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Here's my girl, Monica. My favorite chicken. I sure hope this one is a girl because I am keeping her either way. She is the sweetest and most trusting of all the chicks so far. I am naming them in the order they become my pals. Oh yeah, and I have to be able to pick them out. This one has white lines on both of her eyes, kind of like eyeliner. She also comes running when I come out to play with them. Rachel is the second one to become friendly and she just has white cheeks. So far these ones have been easy. All of the nice chicks are barred rocks and I am not sure why that is. I am happy to get what they are willing to give me though. Ross is the third friendly one and he has a twin. So we have Ross-a and Ross-b. They both are equally happy to be held so I am never sure which one I have. All the other chickens are wild for the time being.
And here are some of the standoffish chicks up on the roost like big kids. Too funny. They don't sleep up here yet but they will before we know it. They are 4 weeks old now and a kick to watch. I do a lot of just sitting and watching their antics. These critters are also a great way to get rid of extra lettuce which in truth is probably why several like me now. I am not too proud to bribe my friends but don't tell them that.
Hi Heather~~ You know the old saying: "Chickens are people too." Well, maybe it's not an old saying or even a new one. But your new girls sure seem to have personality. Fun.
ReplyDeleteHi! I just found your blog and I love it! Such personality in your chicks!
ReplyDeleteWe semigrated from the city, Cape Town, to a "plattelandse dorpie", country town. Now my husband gets up in the morning when he hears the roosters.
ReplyDeleteOh Heather, what a riot. I think it would be fun to have some chickens-- our new place in SC will not allow animals other than dogs and cats. bummer.
ReplyDeleteFunny how their personalities emerge...
ReplyDeleteHelen is my pal. Mary Claire talks quietly to me everyday as I clean the coop. Lois, well... is Lois...the loud bossy girl. Always giving me lip. So glad you have your Monica!
Oh, they are just so cute...how fast they have gone from looking like chicks to little chickens!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great blog! We live in kuna, ID - so I'll be checking here to see what you do in your garden!
ReplyDeleteHeather,
ReplyDeleteBefore you know nearly all of them will be your pets! Glad your having so much fun!!! Your posts have been a riot too.
... They are big now.. do they fight for food?..
ReplyDelete~ bangchik
Love the Friends names! I can't believe how big these chicks are already.... :)
ReplyDeleteIt's always fun to watch the different personalities that animals have. The baby chickens are so cute! -Jackie
ReplyDeleteHow cute! They really have gotten big. I'm sure they'll all be friends with you soon :)
ReplyDeleteIsn't it funny how each animal has their own personality!
ReplyDeleteAren't they cute? Looking so grown up. Ours still aren't impressed with the lettuce.
ReplyDeleteI remember liking my chickens. But that was several years ago. Now I'm less interested, but I'm sure it's me and not them.
ReplyDeleteOh, shes a beauty too. So glad this is fun for you and am enjoying hearing you talk about it. Very entertaining.
ReplyDeleteHello!Nice chicks!
ReplyDeleteHow cute they are and really growing. Nice you're naming them and becoming friends. Ya can't have too many friends and chickens are probably more trusting than most I know. LOL That must be why I had a pet rooster growing up - his personality! hehehe
ReplyDeleteLove it! Glad its going well. I love ross-a and ross-b.
ReplyDeleteHi again - we just watched a PBS thing on chickens. Thought about you and Victoria while watching!
ReplyDeleteOh, hilarious! I bribe my chickens with lettuce, too!
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