So, the chicks have arrived but not the ducklings. Both were due Friday so hopefully the ducklings come today. The chicks are Black Australorps.
I know I said I would buy Leghorns again but I was very firmly but kindly told that my market prefers brown eggs. And I did not want those Rhode Island Reds again – these Aussie chicks are much nicer.
And already friendlier. They follow my hand around like they would follow a mothers head. Is that food? Is that food?
Sheila resumed her walks yesterday. She never got a walk on Molly’s sick days and so she was more than ready to get out and about. 
Molly is still slow but 90% better today.
Thanks Gods.
I really like this image so I will show it to you again.
I hope you have a good day.
Celi
PS I hope Molly does not choose Saturday or Sunday for piglets. Though I don’t think she is that close you never know with Molly. Looks like we are in for some real cold again over the weekend.
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36 responses to “CHICKS!!!”
I love ‘Lorps, I had a flock of them. They have those lovely dark intelligent looking eyes, beautiful black satin plumage, fluffy undies, black fishnet stockings and really stately posture. I miss having chooks…
I bet you do – can you not have them anymore – where you are?
We go away a fair bit, plus we’re moving to a smaller block of land, plus there are neighbouring dogs, plus a very large black kite population. I’d have to build them a permanent run with overhead cover and 30cms of buried fencing, and arrange for someone to look after them while we were away. It’s doable, but not high on the moving house agenda!
How exciting!
Sheila’s coat looks fantastic – almost like a wild pig.
She has moved into the barn and is very happy about it because now her walks are around the yard.
Bless her!
She’s suddenly wanting to stay clean and her milk’s coming in? Uh-oh… Thinking of you both!
Awww
I know!!
It’s funny how brown eggs are preferred … they’re not more nutritious or anything. I think it’s just the perception of them being ‘better’ somehow. 🙂
Yes! They are no different to white ones. Perception is incredible . I have always said it is not what you do but what you are perceived to have done.
It’s just ridiculous how cute baby chickens are.
True that!
Super cool! Our babies are Black Australorps too! About a week old now and doing great in the brooder! 🙂
Snap!!
The chicks are adorable! Thanks for the pictures. I hope everybody gets through the cold weekend OK and that the piglets come when the weather is warming back up.
I hate the idea of this nasty cold again. And Molly is it filling me with confidence – her udder has suddenly filled up today
Cute chicks. Somehow the belief was started that white eggs are laid by battery hens and brown eggs are from organic free range hens. I read an article about this somewhere. I have been watching your temps and you are still very cold. Time for spring to boot winter out and warm up properly. Laura
Yes! Frankly this is a very long run-up to spying and now we have cold rain again ! Maybe even snow tomorrow
Over two inches in the first hour of it here and still coming… Hope all’s well with Molly?
Chicks are sweet. Sheila is looking very svelte! 😀
I purchased 5 Australorp chicks last July. Unfortunately I had a pesky raccoon who got one about a month ago. I have double re-enforced their coop. They started laying eggs around Christmas time. I am a bit prejudiced, but I think they are the calmest, most vocal chickens I have raised. I now have a 5 month old Great Pyrennes pup nearby, and hopefully this will help with the critter problem.
C. those darling little chicks look as though they have a coat of fine soft fur, instead of tiny feathers! Soo dang cute!
I don’t know why but I prefer brown eggs too. Love those chicks. Too cute.
They’re darling! Love their black eyes and lustrous black fur.
soooooooooooooo cute!!!
awesome chicks! Never have seen ones with black eyes and fuzz! Cheers and hugs!