Ding Ding Ding.. Round Two!! Last night Cory and I picked up eight little chicks from Runnings so I wanted to give my readers a quick update. We are SO excited to be adding to our brood. Our Chicken family is growing! We ended up getting three different breeds this time; all of which we do not currently have in our flock. We purchased four Rhode Islands Reds, two California Whites, and two Rainbows. I cannot get over how tiny they are. I forget that our "OG" (original girls) were that small at one point! When they walk onto your hands it feels like a little tickle as do their pecks. So sweet! I even had one girl fall asleep in my hands! I love when that happens. All of these breeds are known to be great layers so we have some delicious eggs coming our way in the future.
The first night they were getting use to being in the brooder together. We got them set up with their heat lamp, waterer and food. We needed to purchase Chick Starter feed. The feed is typically medicated to help build up the immune systems of the baby chicks and it is made out of mostly crumbles that way it is easier for them to eat. I let them eat out of my hand this morning so they get use to being handled. We did this with our year old hens and now they are comfortable with us being around and picking them up.
We purchased a new waterer this year as well. It works just like the one we currently have for the hens. It is gravity fed the difference is that it is teeny tiny! They look adorable drinking out of it.My heart is so full right now knowing we are adding these little girls to the group! I was like a little kid on Christmas morning I was so excited. I'll keep you all updated as these little ones grown. I am going to be one busy chicken mama over the next few weeks making sure these girls stay healthy and grow up strong so they can be added to the coop. Their sisters are excited to meet them as well.. I hope! :)
