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Apr 11, 2012 8:54 AM CST
Name: Toni
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OK, on Sunday, the chicks went outside finally. I hobbled together a nice little area (will build them something more substantial this weekend probably), but for now, they've tripled their size of an area to roam around in. No longer inside in their 55gal aquarium, but rather in a 5'x2' doghouse with a 4'x2' chickenwire pen that abuts the doghouse so they can have "outside" time and still be protected (I *do* have hawks in the neighborhood & one of the neighbors watched a squirrel get caught by an owl just 2 weeks ago). They've grown up!

Here's some pictures of them! :)
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The New Hampshires are kinda mean birds. The buff orpington I couldn't get a picture of (she's a little shyer), and the little black silkie.. well, everyone kinda picks on him/her. Can't tell yet what their genders are as far as the silkies.. the New Hampshires & Buff are all supposed to be hens. There's one teeny little white silkie.. kind of a runt.
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