And 2 More Makes 4

We picked up our second batch of two chicks yesterday. We had pre-ordered all of our chickens, but because of extenuating circumstances, the Wyandotte and Speckled Sussex weren't available. Luckily they had many lovely breeds on hand for us to choose from. We had no trouble picking out two sweet chicks that I am very happy to add to our flock.

At the chicken store

River is our Easter Egger. They are known for their fluffy beards, pea combs and colorful eggs. River's eggs could be blue, green, pink, white or brown. All of her eggs will be the same color. We won't know what her hue will be until she lays her first egg (fingers crossed for blue). She is quite sweet and loves to make herself a little bed by rearranging the pine shavings in the brooder box. 

River

Inara is the youngest at about four days old. She is a Black Copper Marans. Her eggs will be a dark "chocolate brown" color. She is so tiny and cute! We were concerned that the older chicks might pick on or inadvertently trample her. She seems to be holding her own and River has become her protector. 

Inara (with a shout out to Populuxe Brewing in the background)

I'm sure that our nerdier readers have deduced that we've named the chicks after characters from the show Firefly. Our coop came with the name "Firefly" and we couldn't resist the TV show tie-in.

The girls are getting to know each other and seem to be adjusting well to the new living arrangement. They were all a little stressed yesterday, but that is to be expected. I'm looking forward to seeing where each will fall in the pecking-order. I have a guess as to who will be "top hen", but that remains to be seen. It is almost impossible to get a photo of the four of them that isn't a total blur. Here is my most successful attempt:

Under the warming light: Kaylee, Zoe, River and Inara!