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[bellium]

Three weeks old now, and they’re getting hard to photograph because they’re always on the move! Maniacal the Wyandotte continues to be the first of the bunch to do everything, including roosting at night on the little perch I put in the brooder. The Brahma is pretty chill but screams the loudest when separated from her () sisters. Easter egger number one is the fastest, and little Sadie, my puff-cheeked darling, seems the most relaxed when held. They are going outside for a few hours on nice days in their little chick tractor and learning to root through the grass for treats. So far all still seem pullet-y so hopefully no crowing in the near future.

 

[the_peanut_coop]

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Three weeks old now, and they’re getting hard to photograph because they’re always on the move! Maniacal the Wyandotte continues to be the first of the bunch to do everything, including roosting at night on the little perch I put in the brooder. The Brahma is pretty chill but screams the loudest when separated from her () sisters. Easter egger number one is the fastest, and little Sadie, my puff-cheeked darling, seems the most relaxed when held. They are going outside for a few hours on nice days in their little chick tractor and learning to root through the grass for treats. So far all still seem pullet-y so hopefully no crowing in the near future.

Adorable! That little Sadie is just absolutely irresistible... and that Brahma is absolutly gorgeous! <3 Also, Wyandottes always tend to try to get to the top of the order if there's no one already there.

 

[Callender Girl]

A complete cute overload! Thanks for sharing photos and info.

 

[bellium]

My favorite big girl, Fatty, has been quite jealous of all the attention the little ones have been getting. She demanded her time in the spotlight by pecking my toes through the holes in my Crocs until I gave her a cuddle.

 

[the_peanut_coop]

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My favorite big girl, Fatty, has been quite jealous of all the attention the little ones have been getting. She demanded her time in the spotlight by pecking my toes through the holes in my Crocs until I gave her a cuddle.

Oh, How pretty.

 

[bellium]

Four little chicks are currently spending most of their days in the chick tractor my husband built for me, getting used to the great outdoors. They got a strawberry treat, but only the Brahma seemed interested, though all four like to scratch and peck at the goodies they’ve unearthed. I don’t love those red feathers sprouting on Sadie, but they currently appear to be confined to her breast so I’m still on team pullet for her. No one has any comb development, really, which I don’t expect at 3.5 weeks of age. I kind of love this awkward stage when their bodies are adultish but their heads still babyish.

 

[Auntiejessi3]

 

[the_peanut_coop]

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Four little chicks are currently spending most of their days in the chick tractor my husband built for me, getting used to the great outdoors. They got a strawberry treat, but only the Brahma seemed interested, though all four like to scratch and peck at the goodies they’ve unearthed. I don’t love those red feathers sprouting on Sadie, but they currently appear to be confined to her breast so I’m still on team pullet for her. No one has any comb development, really, which I don’t expect at 3.5 weeks of age. I kind of love this awkward stage when their bodies are adultish but their heads still babyish.

I have red EEs! They are adorable and puffy! and they're hens! Why don't you want her to be red?

 

[bellium]

I have red EEs! They are adorable and puffy! and they're hens! Why don't you want her to be red?

I’m all for her being red, I have a red hen myself - I just keep reading about patchy redness on an Easter egger being a sign of boydom and I really want her to be a girl!

 

[the_peanut_coop]

I’m all for her being red, I have a red hen myself - I just keep reading about patchy redness on an Easter egger being a sign of boydom and I really want her to be a girl!

That... sounds a lot like a myth. all my teenage red EEs had red patches and they were hens and fantastic layers!