as in kids
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
those innocent little chicks can scarcely imagine what life has in store for them
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There are 25,000 pheasants bought as adults, 25,000 more bought at six to eight weeks old and raised to adulthood, and 15,000 raised to adulthood through a related program that gives day-old chicks to private citizens, 4-H groups and other educational groups.
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Corey Kilgannon, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
And despite previous failures, the lovebirds continue to renew their bonds and efforts to produce chicks this year.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Moo Deng and Pesto fever It has been said that the internet was made for cute cat videos - but what about baby pygmy hippos and chunky penguin chicks?
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
Intensive predator control programs have minimized the impact of invasive species, and the establishment of predator-free sanctuaries provides safe environments for breeding and raising chicks.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The fed owls produce more and healthier chicks.
—Mark Degraff, The Mercury News, 14 Dec. 2024
Scientists estimate that Wisdom has flown over three million miles in her long life, and fledged as many as 30 chicks.
—Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
Wisdom's legacy is already impressive, having raised as many as 30 chicks during her lifetime.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Known for Their Lifelong Monogamy After hatching, the chicks remain in the nest for about five to six months before flying out to sea to embark on their long migratory journeys, often feeding on squid and fish eggs during their travels.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Corey Kilgannon, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
And despite previous failures, the lovebirds continue to renew their bonds and efforts to produce chicks this year.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Moo Deng and Pesto fever It has been said that the internet was made for cute cat videos - but what about baby pygmy hippos and chunky penguin chicks?
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
Intensive predator control programs have minimized the impact of invasive species, and the establishment of predator-free sanctuaries provides safe environments for breeding and raising chicks.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The fed owls produce more and healthier chicks.
—Mark Degraff, The Mercury News, 14 Dec. 2024
Scientists estimate that Wisdom has flown over three million miles in her long life, and fledged as many as 30 chicks.
—Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
Wisdom's legacy is already impressive, having raised as many as 30 chicks during her lifetime.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Known for Their Lifelong Monogamy After hatching, the chicks remain in the nest for about five to six months before flying out to sea to embark on their long migratory journeys, often feeding on squid and fish eggs during their travels.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Chicks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chicks. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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