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Post by Tonnymonk on Aug 15, 2007 7:41:41 GMT -6
Here are our 6 new Rhode Island Red chicks! They were all supposed to be girls, but I think we may have a rooster in there- one has a pretty big tail! LOL This is them the day we brought them home  another one from day 1  And one of my oldest daughter holding one  She loves her chickens! Eventually we will be getting some Barred Rocks and Cornish Xs as well, but for now- 6 is plenty! |
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Post by nnbreeder on Aug 15, 2007 20:05:46 GMT -6
Those are some fine looking birds, we have some RIRs and are pleased with their performance. They are really too young to tell what sex they are but what you watch for is the neck feathers (hackles) and the feathers at the base of the tail which are called saddle feathers in a male and a cushion in a female, The males will have narrow sharp pointed feathers whereas the females will be broader and rounder.
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Post by mckenzygirl on Aug 23, 2007 14:48:27 GMT -6
Nice lookin' chicks there! Thanks for posting pics! We love seeing critters of our phourm phamily!   |
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Post by lilsparrow on Sept 9, 2007 18:04:35 GMT -6
Aren't you shocked at how quickly they feather out and look like adult chickens?  I got 6 Ameracaunas back in mid July and they are HUGE now! Well, what's left anyway...a weasel got into the coop the other day and I only have 3 left.  BTW, your little girl is just adorable!!!!  |
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Post by Wrennie on Sept 11, 2007 15:02:44 GMT -6
I love that pic of your little chick holding her little chick...
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Post by Penny on Sept 12, 2007 10:00:52 GMT -6
Awwwww....to cute Tonya!!!!
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Post by Tonnymonk on Sept 24, 2007 13:04:45 GMT -6
Update on my chickies! They are growing soooo fast. We have started letting them out during the day and putting them back in the "coop" at night. They grew a LOT since we started doing that.  and another shot  Mackenna loves her chickies, too!  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2007 14:49:06 GMT -6
And just what time will that sunday dinner be  |
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Post by jeanette on Sept 24, 2007 21:38:12 GMT -6
oh cavey you are bad.. ;D
i love the chix pix...
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Post by mckenzygirl on Sept 24, 2007 22:00:14 GMT -6
They are looking real good!
I can't wait to get new chicks next spring! *sigh*
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Post by 123moomoo on Oct 27, 2007 17:36:35 GMT -6
 Did you ever try turkeys?///// We did white an also black ones........White peeled easier. Who butchers yours?
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Post by abirdseyeview on Oct 29, 2007 12:31:07 GMT -6
Yes, pathetically stupid critters.  Make a great day, Abirdseyeview |
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Post by Tonnymonk on Nov 1, 2007 6:20:46 GMT -6
We never have tried Turkeys, don't think we really want to. I've heard they are pretty annoying...
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