At about five-weeks old, our little Buff Orpingtons are fully feathered and look like miniature chickens rather than chicks.
Plus, they were starting to perch on the rim of their box.
It's roomier than their box. For the first couple of days, all the openings were screened off so they could look out and get used to their new surroundings.
Then I removed the screen from the door to let them see what outside is like.
The ramp gives them access to the enclosed area under the coop. Soon we'll open the front and let them roam in their new chicken yard. I just want to make sure they know to go back to the coop at night.
Moving Day for Little Chickens © June 2025
You've made the transition so smooth. Lucky gals!
ReplyDeleteDaisy, I hope so. Once they identify the new coop as home and go in at night, I'll be happy.
DeleteI love the interested expressions on their faces as they study each new view! You're very methodical, no scary sudden changes for them.
ReplyDeleteLiz, they are curious about everything. Establishing a new routine with animals always takes patience!
DeleteSigh... every time I read a post like this I want to go out and buy a bunch of chickens again.
ReplyDeleteEd, maybe someday. :)
DeleteThey all look so cute. I know they are just young chickens but still ...
ReplyDeleteRT, their littleness is really cute, I think. It's amazing though, that they know how to do everything chickens do.
DeleteThey are looking really good, Leigh :)
ReplyDeleteQuinn, thank you!
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