tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21900544.post3239702546255377892..comments2024-02-04T20:25:58.971-08:00Comments on How's Robb?: Spring ChickensLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03932975112078606231noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21900544.post-76013519140727424502012-04-06T07:40:06.157-07:002012-04-06T07:40:06.157-07:00The more you handle them the more they will tolera...The more you handle them the more they will tolerate your handling--with an added bonus that once they are full-grown, you'll be able to catch them and pick them up when you need to. <br /><br />Your photographs of their profiles are quite good, as the little ones are always moving and it's hard to get a snap of them without a blur--at least with my camera. <br /><br />Glad to read about your enjoyment of them.Kristin https://www.blogger.com/profile/04323713538989288259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21900544.post-77851291946639201062012-04-02T07:29:10.614-07:002012-04-02T07:29:10.614-07:00You might want to bring them inside for a little w...You might want to bring them inside for a little while. That way you aren't just swooping in periodically. They just get used to you being around them. I kept mine in an old hamster cage and it was fine. You can put cardboard around them to keep the draft down. Your constant presence and treats will wear them down. Mine would jump on me and perch on my shoulder like a parrot.Marthahttp://www.brooklynfeed.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21900544.post-52505071751710002572012-03-29T07:29:02.189-07:002012-03-29T07:29:02.189-07:00Thanks! I tried to offer chopped raisins this mor...Thanks! I tried to offer chopped raisins this morning, but they just cowered behind their feeder. Pathetic, really.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03932975112078606231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21900544.post-90226732485560024102012-03-29T06:21:54.370-07:002012-03-29T06:21:54.370-07:00Raw.
Larvalady-ZZRaw. <br />Larvalady-ZZAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21900544.post-10569357686347309572012-03-28T22:36:04.144-07:002012-03-28T22:36:04.144-07:00Cooked oatmeal or raw?Cooked oatmeal or raw?Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03932975112078606231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21900544.post-5764110991434546822012-03-28T20:43:48.442-07:002012-03-28T20:43:48.442-07:00When we raised baby chicks, we made a habit out of...When we raised baby chicks, we made a habit out of giving them treats every day until they worshipped us. They are now giant, grown adults and will still tolerate a certain amount of cuddling, and they follow us around like dogs. We really enjoyed feeding them oatmeal (old-fashioned or steel cut), worms, bugs, peas, and raisins. Man, this is making me really miss having tiny chicks.jess shttp://kristaandjess.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21900544.post-31767155073282031892012-03-28T20:33:50.646-07:002012-03-28T20:33:50.646-07:00The ones my kids tamed they just held a lot. Every...The ones my kids tamed they just held a lot. Every day. They were like little labrador chickens. Now, I'm pretty content to scare them. That's just the way it goes. Ours are a week or so older than yours, and completely feathered out. Yay! Out of the house chicks. Yours are still very pretty.Stefaneenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08422241601075022500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21900544.post-5238834508823498072012-03-28T20:10:44.199-07:002012-03-28T20:10:44.199-07:00They are so adorable! We had a buff orp who was so...They are so adorable! We had a buff orp who was so not interested in us at first. Then there was a little close call when our dog made an appearance at the brooder, and I swooped in and saved her... She was my BFF forever after, lol. It always seems like once they start laying they settle down.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17193113824252570221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21900544.post-24579220872800770692012-03-28T19:48:42.379-07:002012-03-28T19:48:42.379-07:00How fascinating that they come out of their egg wi...How fascinating that they come out of their egg with their personalities in place! I'm sure they'll come to trust you before too long. They're pretty birds. I especially like the penguin. Very distinguished!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16158876102857017553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21900544.post-4443094455354694702012-03-28T19:00:25.714-07:002012-03-28T19:00:25.714-07:00Oh yeah! Those sheath-things are so interesting. I...Oh yeah! Those sheath-things are so interesting. It's how all the feathers develop. I'm not sure if that's the base for the hard tube on a feather (the part you cut to make a quill pen), but the feathery part sort of unfurls out of it.Marthahttp://www.brooklynfeed.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21900544.post-79582769293376526582012-03-28T18:57:58.598-07:002012-03-28T18:57:58.598-07:00you can put Irish oatmeal (not the huge rolled oat...you can put Irish oatmeal (not the huge rolled oats) on your hands and let them peck away. They will get used to your hands. Do this all the time so they aren't afraid. They love food!!Marthahttp://www.brooklynfeed.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21900544.post-65636186342395200692012-03-28T17:32:46.826-07:002012-03-28T17:32:46.826-07:00Soo cute! They look like they've actually gro...Soo cute! They look like they've actually grown! I love the name "The Bantam Menace" lol That's too funny!Anne Bonnynoreply@blogger.com