#olive egger chicks

[leftminnow]

Yesterday was 2 weeks since I got my Olive eggers!! I tried to get pictures, but they're much more squirrelly this week than last lmao

1 week Plum, 2 week Plum

1 week Peach, 2 week Peach

1 week Cherry, 2 week Cherry

1 week Olive, 2 week Olive

Don't tell the other babies but Olive is my favorite out of the bunch, she's so silly, loves to sit with me, or staring at me and judging me, and omg she's already so good at flying! She flew about 8-10 feet yesterday, from the brooder box to a table to check out what was going on.

They're all really good babies, they like to sit on the lid and edge of the brooder box and just hang out and play, they aren't scared of the dog and the dog reacts well to them. I just love em so much 🥹

[ainawgsd]

Babies had their first trip outside today

[tolkienreader1996]

More chicks for the farm!

Rustic rocks (black copper maran/ barred rock)

More Chocolate Orpingtons

Lavender olive eggers and a single ameraucana

[woundedheartwithin]

What was really funny tho is that when the post office called me the guy sounded so confused? He was like is this Caitlin? Your chickens are here? And when I got there and said I’m here for my peeps he looked at me so funny. Bro, we live in the country. There’s literally a feed store across the street from you that sells chicks. There is no way this is the first time you’ve gotten chicks in the mail lmao

[celgrave]

[thomas--bombadil]

Chicks of various breeds, quickly and awkwardly growing into their feathers.

They have a ways to go before they will make excellent, colorful, delicious free-range eggs.

From Top to Bottom:

Olive Egger

French Marin

Rhode Island Red

Olive Egger

Rhode Island Red

Midnight Majesty

[blenselche]

it's spring, which means chicks! We're letting our broody favaucana sit on a clutch of 5 eggs from our blue ameraucana roo now that he's off in roo heaven: lav splash ameraucana, blue frizzle silkie, splash easter egger leghorn cross, and cuckoo bluebar. Sadly Fava Beans (our favaucana) was broody for a while before we decided to let her mom it up, so no olive eggs in that nest. All of the resulting chicks will lay blue or pink/cream.

cross your fingers for us that they're all girls! I can't wait to see what the little puffs look like. I like heritage breeds but I do enjoy me a good easter egger mutt. (as evidenced)

some pics of the ladies as tweens for your consideration

[superfluffychickens]

I hope you know your chick/egg posts gave me the human broodiness and... now I have roughly 60+ chicks. I blame you /j (I hatched from roughly 2 dozen yard bird eggs and 2 doz each of CCL, third gen olive eggers, and BCM)

Uh oh, guess it’s contagious! Sorry everyone! /lh

I seriously am feeling that human broodiness thing, I’m thinking of the eggs every second and don’t even wanna leave the house - I can’t imagine how bad it’ll get once they start pipping. I imagine next weekend I won’t leave their side at all, so I’m making sure I have extra groceries and stuff so I won’t have to! And every day I look at a chart I found that shows what they look like and how they’re developing inside the egg.

Also, a CCL is a Crested Cream Legbar, right? I had to google it, lol. Have you had them before? What are they like? I really considered getting some, they look really cute and iirc the breeder I got my eggs from has them. Plus I’d love more colored egg layers. And Marans too, I’d like some of those someday too, what’s their personality like if you’ve had them before?

[simplepotatofarmer]

hello! i love your chicken posting and i was wondering, how many chickens do you have? how many grown chickens and how many chicks? what are their names? :0

currently i have six hens! i had to rehome one of them as she suddenly stopped getting along with all the others and i didn't have room to keep them permanently separated. but i can still visit her which is really nice!

the ones i have now are: ginger (buff orpington), felony (???), pepper (creme legbar), misdemeanor (opal legbar), and then the salmon faverolle 'twins', clovis and dream (chicken).

i also have sixteen chicks! three showgirls named bell, beef jerky 1, and beef jerky 2. a splash silkie named blue cheese, a thing that probably is a chicken i guess named creature, briar (olive egger), harlow (silkie), two unnamed white silkies, this chocolate looking cochin mix, milkweed (silkie), and then four millie fleur chicks: leviathan, turtle, and two that don't have names yet.

[leftminnow]

Little miss Olive got to hang out in the grass for a little bit yesterday evening, she was posing a bit for me instead of trying to jump on my phone like normal :)

[ainawgsd]

Mamma Limu shows her babies how to dust bathe

[celgrave]

[paragonridgeranch]

Chick Grow Outs During Winter: Creating a Cozy Barn Enclosure for Growing out Pullets to Laying Hens. In this video, we're diving into the process of creating a grow-out enclosure right in our barn, specifically designed to nurture baby chicks during the winter months. We understand the importance of shielding them from the harsh elements and ensuring their warmth until they're large enough to venture outdoors in the cold weather. Join us as we walk you through our setup, sharing tips and tricks to provide a safe and cozy environment for these chicks, all while preparing them to be sold as laying hens or started pullets come springtime. It's a crucial step in our poultry farming journey, and we're excited to showcase it with you! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with our farming adventures. 🐣🏡❄️ #ChickGrowOut #WinterEnclosure #FarmingJourney 🚜 ~The video showcases the creation of a cozy barn enclosure for growing pullets to laying hens. ~The barn enclosure is prepared by cleaning, disinfecting, and adding bedding material  (shavings). ~A horse panel is used to create a cozy space within the enclosure, with a heat lamp for warmth. ~Water and feeder systems are set up to accommodate the growing chicks. ~Various chicken breeds, including Lavender Amerauncanas, Olive Eggers, and Well Summers, are being grown out for future egg-laying purposes. #ParagonRidgeRanch #HomesteadingChannel #FarmVLog #HomesteadingVlog #FarmFamily #Chickens 

[backyard-alchemist]

The Chicken List

NB: when mentioned, "Farmer" is Mathias. Last updated: September 11, 2023.

2022

"Coffee Girls"

[Espresso • Female]

Black Jersey Giant

Lays a large egg, in a medium brown matte color. Sometimes has a pinkish purple bloom but rarely speckled.

Has a single/straight comb and had a fleshier, larger size as a pullet compared to the others. She walks tall.

The boss hen of the Black Jersey Giants. She is not bossy or a bully, but she is decisive.

Is not interested in humans. Would rather eat treats on the ground than in a hand.

Has good evasion and foraging skills. Great mother.

[Macchiato • Female]

Black Jersey Giant.

Lays a large egg, in a medium-light brown color. Sometimes has a dusty bloom.

Has a single comb, a large deep body, and meatier type compared to the others. She is low to the ground.

She is incredibly, so very, absent minded. She pecks at the ground and forgets where the flock is. Bless her heart.

Loves treats and is easily caught. Trusts handlers to lead her, but neutral towards humans otherwise.

Fantastic forager. Would lose to Darwin in the wild.

[Italiano • Female]

Black Jersey Giant

Lays a large, light-brown narrow egg, sometimes with a chalky bloom. Often speckled.

Has a single comb, as a pullet had a skinny body type. Fast metabolism.

So food motivated it's not funny. Easily becomes a rooster's favorite because of this.

Can be lured with treats but prefers Chip's tidbitting. Will calm down after being caught and enjoy lap time.

Great forager, great evasive skills. Unfortunately does not stand up to a roo.

[Frappe • Female]

Buff Orpington.

Lays a large, light brown/tan egg, sometimes with light speckles or calcium spots.

Has a single comb, had an average body type for a pullet. Slow growing, somewhat small for her breed.

Loves people. Will be up under Farmer if given the chance; however, this means she's not as social with her flockmates.

Great temperament, and very handleable. Stands up to roos, even of her own breed.

[Charles Entertainment Chicken • Male]

Buff Orpington.

Harvested on July 24, 2022 (20wks even). Single comb, average body type for a cockerel. Slow growing and had more feathers than meat at 20wks. Thin skinned.

Escape artist. Liked to challenge humans, but didn't see them as a threat. Easily herded by Farmer.

Poor rooster instincts at 20wks. Did not tidbit for the girls' attention nor did he lead well. Poor mounting ability.

Fickle and flighty temperament. Awkward. Little to no fight and might've left "his" hens if it came to fisticuffs.

"Grain Squad"

[SurvivorChip • Male]

Olive Egger (Marans × Ameraucana).

Single × Pea comb, slightly larger than average as chick and cockerel. Mostly black down with white spots.

HAND-RAISED. The only surviving chick out of four in the brooder. Challenges humans as a result.

Great rooster instincts. Tidbits, treads, and protects hens well. Sick evasive maneuvers. Possibly over-sensitive to "threats."

At least one copy of the feathered leg, ear feather, neck feather, and blue egg genes.

2023

"Flower Power"

[Hollyhock • Female]

Barnyard mix 01

Black Jersey Giant × Olive Egger (Marans × Ameraucana)

Incubator/Test Tube baby - June 21, 2023.

First to hatch. Comb is not yet apparent.

Ear muffs, a beard, and feathered legs. Will be culled from breeding if not otherwise exceptional.

Relatively calm disposition.

[Aster • Male]

Barnyard mix 03

Black Jersey Giant × Olive Egger (Marans × Ameraucana)

Incubator/Test Tube baby - June 21, 2023.

Second to hatch. Comb is not yet apparent.

Feathered legs. Will be culled from breeding if not otherwise exceptional.

Displays.... Boy behavior, yet is more reserved than his brothers.

[Indigo • Female]

Barnyard mix 02

Black Jersey Giant × Olive Egger (Marans × Ameraucana)

Incubator/Test Tube baby - June 21, 2023.

The third to hatch. Comb is not yet apparent.

Ear muffs and feathered legs. Will be culled from breeding if not otherwise exceptional.

Sweet. Is often content to sit in Farmer's hands.

[Hawthorn • Male]

Barnyard mix 04

Buff Orpington × Olive Egger (Marans × Ameraucana)

Incubator/Test Tube baby - June 21, 2023.

Fourth and final chick to hatch. Comb is not yet apparent.

Ear muffs, a beard, and feathered legs. Will be culled from breeding if not otherwise exceptional.

The most socialized because he's a family favorite.

Supposedly, Frappe's daughters should have dark dorsal patterns and light underbellies (countershading). The sons should remain light.

[Maple • Female]

Barnyard mix 05

Buff Orpington × Olive Egger (Marans × Ameraucana)

Espresso's baby; hatched roughly around June 28, 2023.

Presumably the first to hatch. Comb is not yet apparent.

Clean legs. Coloration is ideal.

Clever and avoids Farmer when able. Swift enough to evade getting her 1 week photograph.

[Sycamore • Male]

Barnyard mix 06

Buff Orpington × Olive Egger (Marans × Ameraucana)

Espresso's baby; hatched roughly around June 28, 2023.

Presumably the second to hatch; the smallest of the chicks. Comb is not yet apparent.

Clean legs, though will not likely be the better of Chip's sons.

Fearful of the environment, yet adventuresome and somewhat trusting of Farmer.

Supposedly, Frappe's sons should remain light except for a few black feathers scattered about.

[superfluffychickens]

WELL I HOPE YOU ARE PLEASED WITH YOURSELF.

Your chick pix awoke my Chicken Math and I just added 4 Green Queen olive eggers to my upcoming 16 chick order. I got them for my broody brahma to raise. She has been sitting on her nest so diligently for two weeks and she deserves some babies for her hard work 🥰 itll be my first time letting one of my girls be a mommy.

You also inspired me to make a chicken/goose/garden centric sideblog 🥰

Oh dear, seems I’m an accessory to a crime! (/j)

But seriously, that sounds fun! Having a broody hen to raise chicks sounds like it would take the stress off of you - idk about everyone else but I always get nervous when I have to leave my chicks alone for a while in the brooder, and overnight. Maybe I’m just paranoid like that. But having a mama hen to keep an eye on them, and to teach them chickeny things, sounds like a big help. Maybe I’ll do that someday too! Let me know how it goes?

Also, I think you tagged me in a post with a video of a sweet little cockerel who was following you around? I saw the video, it was adorable, but the notification got buried under the notes from my chick/hatching posts so I can’t go back and find it to reblog like I meant to, so sorry about that!

[sleepychipmunk]

Baby crowed!!! Proud of him!!!!!