Lightening McQueen and His Friends

The new additions are here!!!

Yesterday we picked up seven Buckeye Chicks and two Plymouth Barred Rock Chicks.

Here are (just a couple) shots to help you get acquainted:

We are using a large Tupperware inside the dog crate as a brooder. This keeps the chicks contained and also serves to keep the dog and cat from 'playing' with the baby chicks.

So far, we named the most outspoken Buckeye 'Lightening McQueen'. He/she us a bit of a drama diva with a prominent stripe from head to mid back. One Plymouth is named Spot, as there is a white spot in the middle of its head. The other Plymouth is 'Non spot', for obvious reasons ;)

The chicks are about three weeks old and we are hoping most are female so we will have plenty of brown eggs to share.

 

If you would like to learn more about Buckeye Chickens, here is a really nice article: http://www.betterhensandgardens.com/2012/04/01/about-buckeye-chickens/