3/25 5 weeks versus 3 weeks

I can't believe it has only been a little over a month since the first package with the tiny Orusts arrived. Then the second package arrived the beginning of this month. They were all so tiny to begin with... Now look at them! I'm not sure whom is cuter, what do you think? The little one is 3 weeks, and the bigger is 5 weeks old. Such a difference! ;)

These very hand tame, fall asleep in your pocket, movie watching, calm demeanour, consume-all-in-sight breed has been such a delight to own. They perch on your finger like a parakeet, and run to the food and water bowl in the mornings, inspecting your hands for food or treats.
Speaking of treats.. they got to eat meal worms. (uck!) the slowly squirming yellow creatures looking nothing like food to me, but to these birds, they were a wonderful surprise. Took several minutes to get adjusted, and the big brothers attempted first, but soon all were dashing for the bowl when dropped in.

I am so lucky to own such a beautiful breed!

Until next time!

SpotOn Farms

3/16 Baby Orusts Chicks

So my second shipment arrived last Wednesday and I couldn’t be happier. These chicks had been delayed by one week which allowed them more time to grow and mature before the air plane ride. Also, they arrived within 30 hours, unlike the 50 hours with the prior 5. Here are a bunch of photos of my little ones turning one month old, and the newbies who are two weeks today!

Below is nine chicks cuddling and tickling at the same time. He was squirming and the chicks just cuddled in closer!

The chicks are very easily hand tamed, they have a huge appetite, and have a affinity to water. May it be standing in water or drinking it, do expect to have to refill the waterer and feeder in the morning evening and before bed.

His biggest concern was the potential poop... which luckily for him, did not happen!

3/10 the girls

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3/6 Growing By Leaps and Bounds

I zoomed in onto David’s feathers so we could all get a good look at the beautiful pattern emerging. They are growing very well and look very healthy. The girls are tame and will stay when put down on the ground for a photo shoot. But what makes me very happy is that David is exceptionally tame to hold, he is the calmest out of all the chicks and does not mind cuddling in your hand or perching on your finger.