Our Growing Baby Chicks

Growing Baby Chicks // thepapermama.com

It’s been over a month since our chick eggs have hatched. Our little chicks have grown from sweet little puffs to super awkward preteens. After these little birds hatched out of their eggs, I decided I wanted to take weekly photos of them. I’ve done this for the first 4 weeks and it’s amazing to see how much chicks grow in just the first month. Just check out the photos below. Just in case I have a chicken nerd reading, here are the breeds I think I have here (all mixes):Β The two yellow babes are Serama/Bantam Frizzle Cochin mix, a couple are Ameraucana/Leghorn Mix, and the last two are Maran mixes. I’m unsure which eggs the four big ones are (since it was hard to tell as they were hatching). I guess we will find out as they lay eggs.

Growing Baby Chicks // thepapermama.com

Growing Baby Chicks // thepapermama.com

Growing Baby Chicks // thepapermama.com

Growing Baby Chicks // thepapermama.com

Growing Baby Chicks // thepapermama.com

Growing Baby Chicks // thepapermama.com

Isn’t that neat? Is my nerd showing? We still aren’t 100% sure which ones are roosters, but I have a strong feeling that the dark black chicken and brown chicken are boys. Which means they will have to go. I don’t think we will really know for sure until they start crowing or their comb (the red on their heads) grows like crazy. Ha! It’s really been a fun adventure for me and the kiddo.

I think I will continue with taking the chick photos, but maybe every 2 weeks instead.

– Chelsey

6 responses to “Our Growing Baby Chicks”

  1. Jana Avatar
    Jana

    Wow! They are the cutest little chicks ever!!! πŸ™‚ That totally made my day!!!

  2. Jessica H. Avatar

    Oh my gosh! So much fluffy adorableness!

  3. Anni Avatar

    Awww how cute! And geez they grow fast!!

  4. Kerrie Avatar

    Ahhh! I love this. Chicks are so so cute. We just bought our first house and I can't wait to get a little chicken coop going. I haven't had chickens since I was younger, so I really look forward to following (and learning from) your journey. I'd love to see pics of your coop!

    1. The Paper Mama Avatar

      The coop pics will come later. We have some gardening to do around it. πŸ™‚ The husband built it and it's pretty great.

  5. Kerrie Avatar

    Ahhh! I love this. Chicks are so so cute. We just bought our first house and I can't wait to get a little chicken coop going. I haven't had chickens since I was younger, so I really look forward to following (and learning from) your journey. I'd love to see pics of your coop!
    xoxo Kerrie

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I’m Chelsey

Hello, I’m Chelsey!

Welcome to The Paper Mama β€” I’m a longtime blogger, maker, and adventure-seeker based in Portland, Oregon. Here, I share my love for travel, DIY creativity, and good food (especially the kind someone else cooks). Whether I’m exploring a new city, crafting something fun, or hunting down the best eats, I’m trying things, making stuff, and eating well β€” one day at a time. So glad you’re here!

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