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Big girls getting eyes on the little ones for the first time today

Thanks everyone! We tried briefly tonight and bailed, haha. She took to it at first and the littles got cozy quickly - I couldn’t even see them under there - but then we took the eggs away and mom seemed bewildered. We might try again tomorrow, but we have the brooder set up in the house anyway...

How high is the risk of chicks dying if they don’t bond right away? Like if they’re rejected will she kill them or just kick them out from under her? Mine are 2 days old for me and picked them up at a farm store so probably more like 4-5??.

Following this experiment!! I think we are gonna try the same thing. I am confused about food once “the family” separates. How did it go??

What do you mean by plucky please? Never heard that before.

Exactly the problem - choices! 😅

Thanks for the thoughtful reply @NanaK !

Thanks everyone!! I am leaning towards the Mayan hybrid for sure. I had a crossbeak EE once upon a time and understand that’s common - I’m sure not all four but I’m still hesitant.

I have a mixed flock! 2 CA Whites, 2 RIR, 2 Lavendar Orps, 2 Australorps, and an older hen mix I’m not sure of. I have almost all pale brown eggs. The RIR and the mix are a bit darker. Thanks for asking!

I hadn’t heard of them either!

Hi all! These are my options for new chicks this year. I am trying to ONLY get 4 to add to my backyard 10. I would love to diversify my egg colors. Which should I get?? Thanks! EASTER EGGERS CHICK RHODE ISLAND RED CHICK COPPER ROCK MARANS CHICK BLUE GEM CHICK BUFF ORPINGTON CHICK AQUILA CHICK...

@MommyGirl @Backcountrychickens Curious if either of your girls lay?

Thanks, good to know!

Thanks for the reply! Yeah, she was showing some signs of early broody months ago but it didn’t last. I wonder if it was from that era.