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First Chicks!
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Hello, chicken enthusiasts! I’m thrilled to share that I’ve officially joined the flock-raising crew! Last Friday, I welcomed my first feathered friends from BigR, and I can’t help but feel a mix of excitement and a dash of anxiety—fingers crossed none are roosters! My little ladies include two Orpingtons (one black and one lavender, I think), two Blue Australorps, two Cream Legbars, and two Black Majesty Marans. I opted for a colorful variety to discover which breed tickles my fancy before fully committing. It’s only been five days, and I’m already in awe as they sprout their wing feathers! Check out some adorable pics from their first day home, a couple of days in, and today. Let's cluck and celebrate this egg-citing adventure together!
 | Hi everyone, I recently decided to get into raising chickens and picked up my first girls from BigR last Friday! (Crossing fingers none turn out to be roos haha.) I haven't named them yet but I have two orpingtons (I think one black and one lavender), two blue australorps, two cream legbars, and two black majesty marans. I decided to go with a variety for my first flock to see what kinds of chickens I like best before selling my soul to a specific breed. _^ It's only been five days and I can't believe they're already getting their wing feathers! Here's some pics of their first day home, a couple of days ago, and today! [link] [comments] |
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