Tuesday, March 30, 2010

1 1/2 Weeks




Just had to show off the chicks. That's the first three to hatch - from front to back Numbers 2, 3, and 1.
Check out the wings on Number 2 - we're amazed by how fast the little fluffs are feathering out.

And here's Number 6. She's not deformed - there's another chick hiding behind her. I'm not sure which one it is, but I can guarantee it's not Number 4. She is a camera hog. As soon as she saw the camera, she went from this:
to this:

At one point, I had a perfect shot lined up of a couple of the other chicks, and guess who popped up?


Here's my favorite -


"You talkin' to us?"
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12 comments:

  1. WanderingcatstudioMarch 30, 2010 at 9:03 PM

    Oh they are gorgeous! And growing sooooo quickly! Love the "grown up" feathers.

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  2. DianeMarch 30, 2010 at 9:52 PM

    So how do you tell them apart? They look pretty similar from this angle.

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  3. gale (she shoots sheep shots)March 30, 2010 at 11:27 PM

    Great shots, I love looking at the half downy little attitude they have.

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  4. BullwinkleMarch 31, 2010 at 5:19 AM

    awwww (and eek! Ned!) ... the stuff I look at and that is the first one to get his attention??)

    Cuties! (How DO you tell them apart?) And How do they get attitude at 1.5 weeks?

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  5. Anna MMarch 31, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    Very, very cute!

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  6. LeighMarch 31, 2010 at 11:58 AM

    My, you guys have been busy!
    Love the pics, especially Goldie in your back-seat.

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  7. AnonymousMarch 31, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    They grow up so fast. ::sniff::

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  8. ErikaMarch 31, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    Adorable! Okay, are we taking bets? My bet is:

    Roosters: 2, 3, 4
    Hens: 1, 6

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  9. CookieMarch 31, 2010 at 1:54 PM

    So cute!

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  10. Kaberge:March 31, 2010 at 5:10 PM

    aww that last picture is TOO cute!

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  11. JoansieApril 1, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    Oh, so sweet!!! Won't be long and they will be paying you for keep with eggs.

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  12. margeneApril 1, 2010 at 1:39 PM

    They grow so quickly!

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