The chicks are 15 days old now,
healthy, and very active.
They have grown so fast,
that we had to graduate them to the larger brooder.
These plastic Kiddie pools are very inexpensive, and work great for this purpose.
We use the plastic coated chicken wire for safety.
One of the Barred Rock chicks was able to hop/fly up, and perch on the top wire,
so we added the safety netting across the top to keep them inside.
They are delightful bathroom entertainment.
Our other "baby" is now 8 -1/2 months old,
also healthy, and very active.
Sweetee is best buds with the male Mouser on the left,
and they frequently hang out together.
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Sweetee runs free during the day,
and, so far, has always returned at sunset.
She gets sliced apple treats and fruit Gummies at sunset.
She occasionally shows up during the day when we are working outside.
She is so quiet that her sudden appearance is sometimes startling.
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