The chicks are big enough now to jump out of their brooder when the lid’s closed, so I’ve been letting them explore and hang out with me while I’m in there with them. These two (the Partridge Rock and one of the Barred Rocks), plus the Jersey Giant chick, are very cuddly and curious! Both the Blue and Black Australorps are sweet too, although they seem to have trouble figuring out how to get in and out of the brooder on their own lol. The other Barred Rock likes to jump out and explore, but isn’t a huge cuddler like her sister. The Barnevelder likes cuddling and will lie down and close her eyes when I pet her on the back, but she seems a bit runty and can’t jump out yet. Her feathers are growing more slowly too. Poor thing, she was shivering awfully when I first got her so I’m worried that might have affected her somehow. And lastly, the Speckled Sussex is absolutely terrified of me, so that’s too bad. Maybe she’ll chill out when she gets older. Oh well, I’m just over the moon with how sweet my babies are, it’s amazing how much of a difference it makes when you spend lots of time socializing with the chicks when they’re small. I didn’t hold or touch the Faverolles a lot when they were babies, I was honestly scared of hurting or scaring them, so even though they like hanging out with me now they still hate being picked up or petted. At almost two weeks old, the faverolles chicks were much more skittish than my current group are, so I hope that’s a good sign!
Anyway, here’s the Jersey Giant chick being an absolute Baby (she fell asleep like this.) Look at her little tail!
Literally the best feeling is knowing i do not have to leave the house tomorrow i can stay on the couch i have snacks and ice cream ready, blankets and books and tea and i can watch football and f1 and do absolutely nothing
I would like to take this moment to thank Niall Horan for saving me from a complete mental breakdown. Thank you for choosing the most perfect moment to grace us with your presence 🙏❤️