We have now had the chicks for a week and I think they have almost doubled in size already. I needed to clean out the hamster cage. I poop pick every day and clean the water bottle and food dish but I want to change the shavings and thoroughly clean the cage once a week.
I decided to do this in the morning while the chicks were in the bathroom. I moved the chicks to the cat box while I cleaned their cage. My mum had asked me to try to show a comparison of their size so I decided to take a photo of Blue in my hand.
I would say that a week ago if I held my hand out flat, palm up, I would have been able to sit all three side by side in my hand.
Blue in my hand for size comparison
Sarah, the breeder, said that they could escape through the grill of the cat box when we collected them. I don’t think they could now. The grill happens to be laying in the bath. I put the cat box in the bath while I cleaned the hamster cage from the bidet filled with hot, soapy, water.
I think the chicks were quite glad to get back to their hamster cage. I don’t think it will be long before they outgrow the cage but I am hoping that by then Blue will get the feathers in on her bottom, which is bare at the moment, all bar some pins.
Blue is definitely developing a bit slower than the silkie girls. They do seem to be growing before our very eyes though. They remain utterly adorable.
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So tiny , so sweet.
They are.
Lovely photo and, clearly, they’re doing well. I’m working on telling the story of mine, but am awaiting technical help with photos from one of my sons!
I am very happy with their progress. I am looking forward to your photos. I know the feeling of needing some technical help.
SQUEEEEEE!!!!! I’ve been working like crazy and have stopped reading blogs. I’ve just been so busy. So I didn’t know you had babies. They are darling!
I did wonder where you were. I was thinking of e-mailing you to see if you were okay. They are darling. I hope all is well with your girls.