There are 25 chickens and 12 turkeys in this box. It is just slightly larger than a shoe box. They were loaded up yesterday and mailed to Mayerthorp overnight. That is a lot to happen to birds that are only one day old.
I figured Brooklynn would go nuts with this many peepers all chirping for 40 minutes. Not so. She ignored the box and went to sleep. It was me that was serenaded all the way home. After transferring them one by one and dipping their beaks in the water tray, they made themselves right at home.
About 5 minutes later, after I filled it, they found the food pan and started munching. It's amazing how God put the drink and eat mechanism into these little guys. By the way, they don't walk anywhere. They scoot.
For those that are following the plight of Boom, his condition worsened and both Elaine, myself and the vet agree that it is time.
Oh, they are too cute!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry about Boom. My heart goes out to you, losing a cherished member of the family. Thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Oh, I'm so sorry about Boom. But if he is going to suffer or struggle, yes, it is the right decision. Sweet boy...
ReplyDeleteThose are adorable chicks. I can hardly believe they just ship 'em in a tiny box like that...I hope they all do well. At least you have some sweet new life to watch around there.
I always think how its amazing how they mail those baby chicks out like that too!
ReplyDeleteI am sorry about Boom. So hard to loose our animal friends.
Sorry to hear about Boom :-(
ReplyDeleteGlad to see your new bunch chicks :-)
Ian, I am so sorry.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about Boom.
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ReplyDeleteI'm so sad to hear about Boom. These decisions are never easy ...
So sorry about Boom :-(
ReplyDeleteLove those chicks! We have a broody hen and she's sitting 11 eggs right now, so hopefully in about 2 weeks we'll have some chicks ourselves.
Thinking of you through these cycles of life.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about Boom. Sounds like he had a great home in the end with someone who really cared.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry about Boom, it's so difficult, but when it's time, it's time.
ReplyDeleteGlad the chicks are all doing well and I hope they continue to do so!