and don't forget Clark... Day four comes and we have finally agreed on names. Please meet Dottie, Gertie, Turtle, Beatrice, and BuzzBee. Clark, the rooster is not shown, but he's a complete hoot.
Clark quickly distinguished himself as the rooster by day two. As soon as you'd reach your hand down to clean out their brooder, he'd be running straight at you ready to peck while the hens gathered together in the corner.
Each and every one has already showed signs of different personalities. BuzzBee was the one we originally mistakenly thought was the rooster. We were initially a bit worried about this little one because she lagged behind the others a bit. Turns out, this Black Australorp is just the sweetest, calm hen. Turtle, named by my four-year-old, is definitely not shy. She goes nose to nose with Clark in a heartbeat. Dottie is the escapee. This Silver Laced Wyandotte is a quick one and can easily hop a shallow fenced in area.
They all have been a blast to have in our home. My family and I are looking forward to many years to come with these fine feathered friends.
4 comments:
Thanks for the introduction. I look forward to following them through to adulthood!
I love chickens...and these baby chicks are adorable...when I was teaching second grade my class and I hatched a group of baby chickens...my second graders would kleenex diaper them so they could gently hold them if they were quietly reading. Good luck with them!!!
SQUEAL! Good for you...We expect our new chicks next week. (We're going to need a bigger coop!)
Welcome to the beautiful babies. I was just sure I had already posted here. Can't wait to watch them grow.
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