We didn't need more chickens, but mommy and daddy decided to bring home some more baby cluckers. This is a Buff Orpington chick. They have a really sweet temperament. They grow up to be pretty, big, and sweet. These are usually very quiet and make good pets. They like being held and being around people. Buff Brahmas are like buff orpingtons. They have similar personalities. Brahmas only come in three colors--light, dark, and buff. Bet you didn't notice the fluffy feet! All Brahmas have feathers on their legs and feet. These feathered feet keep them warmer during the winter. Because these chickens are so fluffy, they do best in cold and dry climates. Some people think that the way the chick's legs are indicates what gender they are. Buff Orpingtons grow up to be kind of big but their personality doesn't change much. They are pretty much always sweet. This baby thought Nanner's hand made a good bed! Brahmas get as big or bigger than orpingtons when they're full grown. This one was trying not to fall asleep in Masher's hand. Orpingtons may look angry from the front, but they're really not. Their eyes work independently, one focusing farther away than the other. This is common in prey animals since they have to watch for predators. Brahmas have slightly different shaped brows that are more walnut-shaped. This baby has what's called a 'scissor beak'. See how the beak is not aligned? All animals have jaw muscles, but the scissor beak is what happens when one side of muscles doesn't grow as much as the other so it pulls the jaw off to one side. This usually doesn't effect the way they eat, unless it's really far to the side. Then, it can be kind of 'fixed' by trimming part of the beak off. Here are the two side-by-side. These two different breeds now think that they're siblings. They don't remember a time when they didn't have one another. And, they will always be together here at The Den of Cluck.
Goodnight babies!
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