by Seasonsgirl
The weather was perfect today 92* and there was a light breeze. Hubby and I moved some trees for the neighbor with our tractor. Then hubby changed the oil in the car while the one month old chicks got to go outside for the first time 🙂
We put up a little fence with a wire top so the hawks couldn’t get our babies.
At first they were a little hesitant and wouldn’t move. It was if they didn’t know what to do.
Then slowly they started to explore, peck at the ground, find things to play with like pinecones, and they were off…
They now LOVE the great outdoors 🙂
One of our big chickens that our neighbor has named Mrs. Marigold came to check out the new chicks…. She got closer….
And closer….
Until finally…
She checked them out…
They checked her out….
Then she lost interest and walked away to find some food…
That was it she just left the little chicks wondering who that big mama chicken was…
A couple of them got a special treat and under close supervision were allowed to explore the flower beds…
And the grass…
They just seemed to love the day outside 🙂
Seasonsgirl 
They have really grown!
Yes they almost look like big chickens now… but still cute and fussy with their wispy feathers 😉
Oh! their first day outside, they look so cute and they way you describe their first moments outside; it reminds of kids when they just discovered something new to play with! Mrs.Marigold! great name! I love it! Love the pictures of her looking at the new girls 🙂
Yes it was quite an experience and the story line just fell into place the longer we were out there. It made me laugh so I had to share it 🙂 It is kind of like when a kid discovers something new… and makes a mama proud 😉
So cute! Its always exciting to see baby animals get outside for the first time. 🙂
Yes I agree it is exciting and almost magical to see how they figure out the outside world. If it is nice this weekend we plan to take them out again and let them get to know the space more. 🙂
Those chicks are a credit to you both. Love the photos and eagerly wait to see your interest blogs on their development
How kind of you to say… we do our best with the chicks 🙂 I am so glad you liked the photos and I will do my best to develop my blog without changing too much… it seems most of my followers like it the way it is and that is nice 🙂
Looking good and what a great day to have that big adventure!
Yes it was the perfect day for the girls first adventure 🙂
Its amazing how quickly the chicks grow, what fun showing them the outdoors for the first time
Yes it is amazing how quick they grow and change.. even their feathers change daily. It was fun showing them the outdoors for the first time… one of the best parts of having chicks 🙂
Really beautiful photos!
h thank you how kind of you. I am so happy you enjoyed them 🙂
Chicks with daffodils– how adorable! Love that your little girls can be outside!!
Oh we do too… it is nice to be able to get them outside to learn about all the outdoor things…. grass, mulch, trees, flowers, dirt, and the wind… the wind freaked the girls out the first time 😉 I am glad you liked the photos 🙂
I have the cutest pictures of mine exploring the flower beds for the first time. Too cute!
Yes it is so neat to see them learn what grass, flowers, mulch, dirt, and other outdoor things are. It is one of the best parts of chicken raising 🙂
How cute! We just got our babies yesterday & haven’t got to mess with them much yet (my reading says to leave them alone but clean for a few days). I can’t wait to get them outside and exploring! They were so cute watching my hand today as I cleaned out the wet shavings & gave them fresh water.
Oh you can hold them form the day they come home. We hold ours for short periods from day one (each day if we can) as it makes it easier to catch them and care for them when they get older… just make sure to wash your hands before and after to prevent the spread of germs. If you have kids unless they are super gentle I would wait for a few days and then they can hold them too (ensuring they wash their hands). Chicks are very cute and grow up quick as kids do. At about one 1/2 week of age (of the chicks) we have some of our friends kids over and let them touch and hold them sitting on the floor and we put a couple chicks on a towel on the floor and the kids sat around that and gently petted them. It gets the chickens used to all kids of hands. We don’t let ours outside until one month of age and when it is warm enough for them to regulate their temperature more. Good luck with your flock 🙂
Thank you for the info!
No problem I hope it was helpful and not pushy if you already knew that stuff 🙂
cute, cute, cute!!!
Yes they do have that way about them 😉
Funky chickens!! 🙂
Thank you glad you enjoyed the photos… they do have “funky” hairdos at this age 😉
I really like how you say whats happening! (:
You take great photos!
I try to take good photos and plan what I do with the photos 🙂
I love seeing your chickens. They are all so beautiful!
Thank you… I do enjoy watching them 🙂