First Day with the Big Birds (05/08/2024)

We decided to move the nine-week-old New Hampshire Red chicks into the main coop last night. The brooder we built is really not big enough for ten growing chicks. Most we ever had in it before was six. So last night at bedtime in they went.

This morning was their first taste of 'freedom'. We have attempted to keep them contained in the run and barnyard for a few days. Barn door is closed as is the barnyard gate. Ducks aren't happy. They normally have run of the property, and the Saxonys can't fly over the fence.