It’s been two years since the last chicks, so knowing they’ll be slowing down on egg production (although right now they’re laying plenty), we’re introducing some new chicks to the flock this year. A baker’s dozen of “hatchery choice pullets”. That means we’ve got 13 random breed chicks that are more likely hens than roosters. Hopefully they’re mostly hens. We opted for a few of each kind they had. They’re sure cute. Against his mother’s advice, son decided they needed to sleep in his room the first night. He didn’t get a lot of sleep. Baby chicks are not quiet. We’re contemplating clearing out the old chick box for them or finding another large box so they can move out of the house–the chick box got turned into a wood box when the other chickens grew out of it. Anyway, here they are. Maybe at some point I’ll figure out what breeds they all are!
Based on my online research, I’m guessing the chick above is an Ancona.
Cute little buggers. The two dark breeds have feathers down their legs. We’ll see if that stays as they grow. Maybe some variation of Brahma? Most of them already have names thanks to the kids. Fun spring stuff happening on the farm! :)