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In the afternoon the chicks had their first outside excursion.
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It was great to watch them explore and to get a close look at them in daylight. Although the closer look did raise a question in my mind. Most of the chicks look like this one, with big fluffy tails and pale combs:
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But the boldest chick looks a bit different. It has a darker comb (not very obvious from this angle) and the tail is a lot smaller. I'm beginning to suspect that this one is not a girl chick at all.
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2 comments:
They sure look happy to be out! I am getting more excited about mine every time yours are featured on your blog! Next week (Wed) they will be here and I am almost ready!
Ooops...better get out that sexing chickens book!
They do look pleased to be out in thye open.
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