The new adult coop is finished, thanks to Kerrie for helping out. The door is especially well-built, after our having learned how not to make a door the first time around.
The 13-week olds took to it quickly in comparison to the last time they were moved. The screamed and buck-wheated right off, instead of cowered in a corner.
The babies didn't take to well to being moved into the baby coop, as expected. They cowered in the corner just like the first batch did. Tonight, 24 hours later, the food remains untouched. I try not to worry, as this was exactly like last time too. But I can't not worry!
The bell ringing seems to be working. When I ring it they come running to the doorway to get their treats (millett). But the true test will be after I've released them, scheduled for two weeks from now. I figure they need a bit more adjusting time because of yesterday's move.
On the gender front, Kerrie pointed out we may have 3 females, not 2 as we last thought. The wattles on the males are larger; both Kiki and Kittywhee have smaller wattles than the rest, as does the third: Mambo. Mambo hasn't vocalized, at all, so we haven't been able to say for sure what he/she is.
Rotisserie (the runt) is still being chased mercilessly about the cage, especially at treat time. I give him his own handfull, so he is not left out.
I've been wondering what is up with the mostly white color that the elders are sporting. I thought I had ordered Brown, not Grey/White. I have since been told that I need to wait until they are 6 months old for the adult colors to show. Patience.
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