Well, got the big girls outside. Set up their coop in the main part of the dog-yard to protect them from whatever. I know no cats or raccoons get in that area, the dogs keep them out. Going to be working on building a new coop or something for them, but I'll figure something out. They're enjoying being outside I think.. at first they were completely freaked out, but they're exploring a lot more now, which is good.
The "2nd gen" of chicks was moved from downstairs to upstairs into the hutch where the big girls were at. However, there's something wrong with one of the light brahmas. I don't know, I'm thinking she's blind. She keeps her head tucked ALL the time and only runs around in circles. She's not skinny, though, so I know she's eating & drinking just fine. I took these pictures about 5 minutes before I cleaned the hutch.
The other three (another light brahma & 2 pearl leghorns) are doing fine
"3rd Gen" are the silkies. I had 4 on order, and when I went to pick them up, there was a family there trying to buy a single silkie chick because the daughter, who's in 4H, just lost hers. However, they were completely sold out (all the silkies ordered were on hold or already picked up.. silkies go fast here). So they were completely bummed out. I told the cashier to let them have at least 1 of my silkie chicks as I completely support 4H. It's a great organization to keep the kids outta trouble, so I approve of them. They were elated! So they got a white silkie chick & I brought home the 3 others. One was rather flighty & tried to wing off a few times!