*They grow REALLY fast. There were some days you could see their growth difference from morning to night.
*They are a bunch of copy cats...once one chicken does something the rest follow along!
* When they stand up after sitting or laying down for a while they stretch each leg straight out behind them. It's so cute!
*When it's really hot out (which is everyday during a Florida summer!) they pant like dogs.
*Big chickens sleep on a perch, but baby chicks sleep on the ground...and they look completely dead when they sleep! Scared me pretty bad the first time I saw it!
*They peck at everything (ok, this one may be obvious but it's more than you'd realize...)
*Chickens dig/scratch at the ground to make a little hole then lay down in it. They also roll around on their sides in the hole while kicking their legs! Apparently it's called a dust bath. So funny!
*They play the "Keep Away" game and it's hilarious! When one chicken finds a special treat (like a bug or worm) he grabs it in his mouth and runs around all the other chickens with it while chirping. All the other chickens chase him trying to steal it...and if he drops it it's like a rugby scrimmage trying to retrieve the treat! (Ok, hard to describe in words but it really is funny!)
*When they start to get their feathers they look super funny..half fuzz and half feathers!
*They really are CHICKENS!! I now know where calling someone a chicken came from because they are scared of everything!
Now, here are some pics of the little babies:
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| Sleeping |
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| Don't they look dead?! |
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| starting to feather |
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| Stretching the back leg |
I find it funny that you describe it as stretching the back leg! Do they have front legs??? I know what you mean, though :)
ReplyDeleteI always found it sad to watch them peck the mealworms (or whatever) to death that they are fed.
Abby
Ducks (and chickens from what i've heard too) are quite smart and each have individual personalities. people just assume birds are dumb but theyre not. If you spend enough time with your chickens they will follow you around like a dog (my duck did that too) and are awesome pets. Keep a roo around if you can so you can have more chickies! They're like potato chips, cant have just one!! :)
ReplyDeleteThey DO follow me around! As soon as they hear the back door open they come running! And they follow so closely I am constantly tripping on them. One even jumps up on my chair when I pat it and call him. And we are keeping a roo :)
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