Dad’s chickens are growing fast and so fun to watch. We think one is a cockeral, as he’s the only one with a mohawk. There are 12 chickens and 4 types. They look like raptors when they run and the black French chicks look much like vultures. The girls give them a steady supply of fresh bugs, of which they all fight over- very entertaining. We still have not named anyone yet, as we’re waiting for their final colors so we can tell them apart.
Macy cleans out the coop each Saturday with Dad or Mom. It goes in buckets and then we bring it back and use it to line our garden path. Last weekend we clipped their wings, which was so easy. You clip the first 10 feathers (flight feathers) on one wing so that they are off balanced. Natalie and Lindsey were more than happy to be the official chicken catchers.
These black and copper chicks are Black Sexlinks.
These white with black flecks are Delawares. They are the largest birds so far. They are also the first birds to eat bugs out of your hand. One gal always eyeballs outside like she’s going to jump the coop if given a chance.
These mainly copper birds are Hampshires. You can see they don’t have all their adult feathers in yet. Along with the Black Sexlinks, these have the nicest personality.
These predominantly black chicks (and cockerel) are a french variety. They’re little bullies, and the ones that remind me of vultures. They’re supposedly a rare breed, but I’m not so sure when Dad got them from Main in Rogue River!
Does that look like fun, or what?!
Good grab, Lindsey!
We caught one breed at a time to make getting all their wings easier. I held these two lovies while the girls caught the third.
Look at it’s HUGE feet and the other chicks cowering in the corner. :)
Macy found some pupas for the chickens.
Thanks Mom, for taking all these great pictures!
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