How old do you think these babies are?

[Readstochickens]

Hi everyone! I got these 2 chicks 12 days ago, the lady said they are Columbian Plymouth Rock. I was actually buying 2, 4 week old Blue Plymouth Rock chicks from her but then she said I needed to take both sets if I wanted them. (I imagined they were also 4 weeks) I agreed because I had been specifically looking for the BPR. After I picked them up it was obvious the CPR were much younger than the BPR. I’ve messaged her multiple times asking their age since then but she hasn’t replied. One is very small but seemingly healthy and growing. They stay close to their BPR sisters which is a little troubling since the bigger girls are about ready to go outside in the coop this weekend. Thanks for all your info and advice, I appreciate you all!

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

The tinies are probably two weeks or less.

 

[TheChickenGirl16]

No more than three weeks. If you’re not expecting any more freezes, they may be able to go out too,(they feather quickly outdoors).
However, if that’s not an option, just be sure they get to see much of each other during the day.

Hope this helps,

 

[Noraaaaa]

No more than three weeks. If you’re not expecting any more freezes, they may be able to go out too,(they feather quickly outdoors).
However, if that’s not an option, just be sure they get to see much of each other during the day.

Hope this helps,

I agree with this

 

[thecatumbrella]

I agree with everyone else. Week 3 is when they start getting their 80's style shoulder pad feathers.

 

[Readstochickens]

The tinies are probably two weeks or less.

Thank you so much!

 

[Readstochickens]

I agree with this

Thank you!

 

[Readstochickens]

I agree with everyone else. Week 3 is when they start getting their 80's style shoulder pad feathers.

Love that description thank you so much!

 

[Readstochickens]

No more than three weeks. If you’re not expecting any more freezes, they may be able to go out too,(they feather quickly outdoors).
However, if that’s not an option, just be sure they get to see much of each other during the day.

Hope this helps,

Thank you so much! The prediction for the next 10 days shows the lowest at 41F. Yes, you definitely helped! I love this community!