Welsummers now a week old

From: Jay (j_green156_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 07/26/04 

Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2004 10:04:18 +0100

I just had to add more pictures - the chicks all went for a walk with Mum,
closely watched by us. Mum really loved being able to stretch out and dust
bath. It was super to watch her finding bits for the chicks to eat and they
started learning about rolling in the dust just like mum.

http://groups.msn.com/sciagriculturepoultry/welsummerchicks.msnw?Page=1

Regards
Jay

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