This morning my husband received a call from the farm store – the shipment of black Jersey giant chicks was in. He was soon on his way to pick up our six chicks.
When we put the new ones in the brooder, the chicks we brought home on Friday no longer looked so tiny.
Though only a few days older the white Jersey giants are about double the size of the black ones.
It was interesting to watch them get acquainted.
The bigger birds kept pecking the beaks of the smaller ones.
I’m not sure what they were saying, just establishing the pecking order perhaps.
Ranger also wanted to get acquainted. I am sure he has no idea that these little things will someday become part of the flock he has become so friendly with at the farm.
I dipped all the beaks in their water and these little ones were eating and drinking within an hour of being in their new home. We now have this year’s dirty dozen.
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They’re so cute–it must be so much fun to see them grow:-)
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It is. A couple of them have started to fly up to the top of their feed or water containers.
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That was funny – literally establishing the “pecking order” … Ranger looks fascinated with the youngsters. 🙂
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What darling little chickies! ❤
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I know! Right?! 🙂
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HA! re establishing the pecking order!
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The pecking order among the older birds is very apparent. I’m just not sure at what age they establish it.
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I laughed at “establishing the pecking order.” Do chickens generally get along with each other?
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Different breeds are known to have different temperaments. We usually choose breeds that are more docile but there is still a pecking order. We see it mostly when they are going into the coop at night. Those who are higher in the pecking order will be on the higher roosts. We also have had some Rhode Island Reds that would chase some of the other hens away and not let them go into the coop. When they are outside and have plenty of space to roam we don’t see a problem. Roosters area different story they tend to be very competitive with each other. That’s why we only keep one rooster.
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Thank you for that information. It’s great that you know which kinds you like.
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You’re welcome Anne. We always do some research before adding a new breed to the flock.
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