Kicked Out

Finally! All of the chicks are out of the house and living like REAL chickens instead of house pets! Don't get me wrong, I really like the chicks, however I really don't like them as 'indoor chickens'. The guineas have had to be relocated in a sense also. The guineas were in the pen first so I think they were kind of 'defending' their territory but they were also terrorizing the chicks. They weren't attacking them or anything, just kind of chasing them from place to place, herding them, and scaring the bejeebus out of them. So, until the chicks get 'chicken sized' they are living in their own little guinea cottage with-in the chicken coop. It is only temporary but it has really helped make everyone a little happier and easier to adjust.

Some of the girls are exploring and the guinea cottage is in the background

Checking out their new digs

These little girls were brave - they moseyed right up to me when I was in the pen taking pictures.

I still think the white chicks look like 'peeps' but the older chicks - who are 2 weeks older than the Brahmas, actually look like real chickens - just mini versions - but getting bigger each day. Here are some pics of the 'older' chicks -

This one - which if you remember, was the little yellow chick from the original 5 - is definitely the ring-leader of the older ones (who by the way, hang out in their little group of 4 and the others hang out in their group. Remember, we had to put one of the originals in with the younger ones because he (she?) was a 'late bloomer'.) She is probably the smartest of the older ones and the most friendly. She lets Logan pick her up and carry her around!

Strutting their stuff!

Now I must move on to my task of the night - pitting 6 gallons of cherries. I got my fancy-smancy pitter in today so hopefully that will make my life easier! Updates tomorrow!