“At 8 weeks old our girl Carrot is the flightiest of the bunch, but very friendly! She is at the bottom of the pecking order, makes the sweetest sounds and is gorgeous - I can't wait for her to start laying.”
Thanks so much for sharing about Carrot! It sounds like she's got a great personality wrapped up in a beautiful little package. The Cuckoo Bluebars can be a bit flighty when young, but it's wonderful to hear she's still friendly and making those sweet little sounds—they really do have the most endearing chatter. With time and maturity, she may find more confidence in the flock. We can't wait for you to see her gorgeous eggs when the time comes! Thanks for giving her such a loving home.
“I love my little cuckoo bluebar! She is the smartest of the group and so sweet! At less than one week old Sage figured out how to get out of the brooder, and at two weeks she learned how to get out, run around and play on the floor, and get back into the brooder! At this point my sweet Orpingtons hadn’t even figured out how to get to the top of the chick gym. Sage is a gem, loves to be held and cuddled, and is a total mama’s girl! These beautiful chicks will add so much love and personality to your flock!”
Sage sounds like an absolute sweetheart ! We’re completely smitten with your little Cuckoo Bluebar escape artist — smart, snuggly, and already mastering her environment like a true chicken prodigy! It’s always amazing to see how clever (and sneaky!) some chicks can be, and it sounds like Sage has brains and beauty to spare.
We’re so happy she’s bringing so much joy and personality to your flock — and that she’s found such a loving mama to spoil her! Thank you for sharing this heartwarming story — cuddly, clever chicks like Sage are exactly why we love this breed so much.
“My chicks arrived the day after they were shipped. They were well-packed, right temperature, and peeping all the way home from the post office. They drank water right after I put them in the chick starter area, pecked at the food, and found the warmer. They are very active, and I can't wait to see their blue eggs in a few months!”
“Cuckoo Bluebar was a substitution. I have one adult of this breed who is highly nervous. The new chick (runs around peeping when she gets a treat) is goofy, but friendly. Love the little tuft of upright feathers on her head. I purchased 8 chicks. They arrived healthy (a day later than promised by the post office - but the post office very kindly called me and let me pick them up at 6:30 AM the following day when they arrived). All chicks appeared healthy. When I put them into their brooder box, they slowly became active, eating and drinking - except two that just stood still. I tried dipping their beaks in water, but no interest. After 30 minutes, they were still not moving around so I made sugar water and put some into a tiny spoon and kept lifting that to their beaks - after 3-4 dips they each took a swallow - all good from then on! After a few sips they started to walk around and within minutes were as lively as the rest! Healthy ever since! It seems that little sugar after a long ride in a box works wonders!”
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience and the adorable photo! It sounds like you handled everything with such care and patience. I’m so glad to hear that all your chicks are now thriving! That tuft of upright feathers definitely gives them a bit of quirky charm, doesn’t it? These birds are great in mixed flocks and they usually are quite friendly!
Thank you again for your thoughtful review, and we hope your goofy little Bluebar and the rest of the crew continue to bring you lots of joy (and a few laughs too!). If you ever need anything or have more stories to share, we’re always here!
