The chicks are in the coop!  I had a fun time making these this second time around.  I figured out ways to improve my techniques.  One thing I learned is that using specific  brand of products can affect your results.  

For example, I usually use wilton candy melts but I find the colored melts to be too thick.  So, after some research, I stumbled upon a tip to use paramount cystals.  This product purpose is to thin out candy melts.  It worked!  I bought it at a local cake supply store but you can order it online.