Yes, it's true! Another order of 25 baby chicks arrived this morning, bright and EARLY! I wasn't able to order any Guinneas on either of my last two chick orders due to availability, but was able to pre-order for the next hatch (which happened to be this week). So I pre-ordered 10 keets (baby Guineas), along with 10 Cuckoo Maran pullets and 5 Welsummer pullets from Ideal Poultry.
I would have just had the keets sent since we already received two orders of chicks this spring, but it's better for the babies to have more birds included in the shipment not only for warmth, but to keep them all from being too juggled around during shipment. And besides, what's a few (and then some) more chickens to feed?
In the photos, the Cuckoo Maran chicks are black with white bottoms and a bit of white on their wings and heads. When they grow up, they'll be black and white hens. The Welsummer chicks are the brown striped chicks, that have similar markings as chipmonks! They're so FLUFFY!! The white, mostly white, and little silver grey chicks are all various colors of Guineas.
What I love about the Cuckoo Maran and Welsummer hens is that they lay eggs that have a rich chocolate brown colored shell. In 6 or 7 months when these little hens start laying, their eggs will look so fun in our egg boxes!
All together now, aaaaaawwwwwwwww! Love all your baby pics and these are sooooo cute!
Posted by: kathynruss | June 21, 2008 at 05:55 AM
How many years do you keep the hens? The chicks are so darn cute.
Posted by: Laurie in MN | June 20, 2008 at 11:54 PM
Awwwww!!! The Cuckoo Marans look sort of like penguins with their coloring. I just wanna reach through the screen and touch 'em all!!
Posted by: Danita (MoberKitty) | June 20, 2008 at 01:29 PM
oooooooooooooo, Guineas! I love Guineas! They make such great "watchdogs" and when they shed their feathers, they are so useful for decorating! Do yours go in at night? Ours wouldn't. Our friends have guineas. I have a cute shot of some under a pear tree. I'll see if I can find it and send it to you.
Posted by: Shala | June 20, 2008 at 10:48 AM
hey i think my comment is swiched with beth m i am the one from the up iam michelle gall i dont know what happened
Posted by: michelle gall | June 20, 2008 at 10:42 AM
Love your baby chicks. My mom always used to have a hen "setting" when I was a toddler-don't ask how long ago. She tells the story that when they would hatch she had to watch me like a hawk. I would pick one up and pet it, then go "ehhh" and if she wasn/t quick I would squeeze it to death. I guess I got a little carried away with my love for the little chicks-still love them today. Thanks for sharing all your pics.
Bev J. (Maxell on SCS)
Posted by: Bev J. | June 20, 2008 at 08:00 AM
These chicks are so cute! I remember my Grandma always had chickens on her dairy farm. I always hated it though when we were going to have chicken for dinner. I hated to see the process. I love reading about all your animals. I now know more about the various types of chickens then I thought I would ever know. LOL Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Janet | June 20, 2008 at 07:03 AM
I really can't get over how cute all these chicks are!!!!
Diane
Posted by: diane cooper | June 20, 2008 at 06:58 AM
I love those adorable little Welsummer chicks! The coloring is wonderful and they look sooooo soft and fluffy! I really enjoy seeing the photos of your great animals. What a delight.
Posted by: Fran | June 20, 2008 at 06:48 AM
The little ones that look like chipmunks are so sweet! They all are but they are especially cute!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | June 20, 2008 at 06:31 AM
Oh, they are sooo cute! Brings back childhood memories of when my grandfather brought some home many years ago!
Posted by: Elaine | June 20, 2008 at 06:20 AM
Awesome! New babies! They're all so cute!
Posted by: Michelle | June 20, 2008 at 05:51 AM
I just love seeing all the new additions you get to the farm...almost enjoy the animal part of your blog more than the stamping...trust me...your cards,etc. are awesome, but I get such a kick out of the new little friends you have!!!
Wish I could have chickens, but DH won't have it....hee hee..
Posted by: Kellie | June 20, 2008 at 05:06 AM
They are so cute. I love seeing the pictures of your farm animals. Thanks for sharing the pictures.
Seattle Sue (City Girl) :)
Posted by: Susan N | June 19, 2008 at 10:16 PM
Adorable! I'm guessing you lose sleep from time to time with all the babies in your life! How exciting!
Posted by: tanja | June 19, 2008 at 10:04 PM
Oh, your pictures make me want to reach in and pick up the little fluff balls! Their markings are lovely.
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | June 19, 2008 at 10:03 PM
They are absolutely adorable!! How fun to have so many little one's running around. Can't wait to see all the different eggs!
Posted by: Dotty | June 19, 2008 at 08:43 PM
What cute babies don't you wish they could stay little longer? With all your different hens your eggs will look like the easter bunny decorated and delivered them. Thanks for sharing your new babies. Ann
Posted by: Ann lind | June 19, 2008 at 06:56 PM
They are soooooo cute!!
Posted by: Tracy Harp | June 19, 2008 at 06:07 PM
I can just hear all the peep, peep, peeps coming from that box. How cute they are!
Posted by: sherri | June 19, 2008 at 06:01 PM
So cute!!! I love those Welsummers! Have fun with all your chicks. Keep the pictures coming, please. :)
Posted by: Q | June 19, 2008 at 05:31 PM
Oh, they are SO CUTE! I want them! You are SOOO Lucky....but then again, I guess we sort of make our own luck, don't we??!! I LOVE your baby chicks, thanks for the pictures! They are just precious! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | June 19, 2008 at 04:30 PM
Just found your blog and love it! Love reading about your animals also!
Posted by: MaryJo | June 19, 2008 at 04:21 PM
How exciting for you to have more babies delivered! Aren't they cute. The one that really caught my eye was the wee gray one! She is absolutely adorable and so soft and fluffy. Well, they're all soft and fluffy looking. Your photos are wonderful, and thanks so much for sharing your life with us all. BTW - ummmm - errr - do you ever (gulp) eat them? Nooooooo. I didn't ask! Don't tell me if you do...too much information...
Posted by: Barb Hardeman | June 19, 2008 at 02:35 PM
All of them are so cute!!!!!
Posted by: Giovana | June 19, 2008 at 02:23 PM
YEAH...more babies to get updates on! They are so pretty.
Posted by: Tracye | June 19, 2008 at 02:17 PM
Need a baby-sitter???? :) These are just the cutest little chicks - I love their coloring!!
Chocolate brown shell, huh?! Got something planned for next Easter??? :)
Posted by: Cindy H. | June 19, 2008 at 01:52 PM
i love chicks i have a small hatchrey and sell chicks around u.p of michigan i love when they start to peep in the egg it is awsome i am crazy for chicks have fun with your new babys
Posted by: michelle gall | June 19, 2008 at 01:48 PM
Oh my goodness are they cute! They really do look like Chipmunks from that angle. How fun!
Posted by: Beth M | June 19, 2008 at 01:19 PM
Hi Anna.....
It is SO MUCH FUN to watch your blog....anymore it's a guess to see what kind of new babies you are going to come up with. The chicks are too cute.....I betcha there's a lot of peepin' going on!!
Hugs,
Vicky~~
Posted by: Vicky sitterly | June 19, 2008 at 01:06 PM