It will be a sad day when Heidi's unique facial pattern finally is replaced by her adult feathers. I just love it! But even now her chick fuzz is fighting a losing battle against maturity...
Heidi is such a sweet girl! She cuddles and likes to be near me even when given the choice of playing outside in the bushes.
I hope that she grows up to lay a beautiful blue egg. At least I'm sure she will be laying some sort of egg. The other girls have suspicious tails, combs, and fighting tendencies. Maybe I'm just paranoid after Betsy and Edith.
Gwen! Her pearly whiteness is so striking. So striking that I worry about letting her out of my sight for a moment lest a hawk spot her lounging on the lawn.
Gwen is a good chicken. She likes me, likes bugs, likes grass, loves to eat, and doesn't like shadows or alarming noises (like coughs). She will make a fine hen someday (please be a hen!).
Cora's speckles are beginning to come in! Do you see the speckliness on her side before her wing starts! I'm excited!
Cora will most likely be the leader of the flock. I think she'll make a good one too. I'm just concerned that her noticeable comb is foreshadowing her move to join Edith and Betsy on the farm...
Mmm... See those raised neck feathers? Somebody is looking for a challenge - and she gets it! Gwen and Heidi are willing to stand up for their spot in the pecking order, which causes more drama than I'd like. I hope this phase is a quick one.
These little girls play mean! They are in an intense period of working out the pecking order right now - but nobody seems willing to be at the bottom! If I had to guess, it will end up #1. Cora, #2. Gwen, #3. Heidi. Buts that's just a guess. Heidi knows how to stand up for herself though! (sorry the picture is terrible, but it gives an idea of what goes on).
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