feemcg Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Some of my wee chicks have decided to make an early appearance on day 20 - one Exchequer Leghorn and one Light Sussex out so far and another 2 pipped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysia Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 ACE its so exciting! I am trying to be sensible and not hatch any more for a while but temptation is getting the better of me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirkwood Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 make sure you post some pics please. i know you may find this hard to believe but i have never seen a baby chicken!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I'd love to hatch some eggs. OH says I have to wait until one of our 6 departs the world!!! I'd love more hens though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 How lovely Fee. Pics asap please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 How lovely. Definitely post pics, please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 How lovely . If we didn't want an older girl, I'd be tempted . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share Posted February 26, 2008 First 4 into the brooder this morning - 2 of each. Another 3 in the incy so far (I always get a lot of 'glare' when I take pics in the brooder, sorry). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Ahhhhh, how cute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Adorable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 They are so sweet . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirkwood Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 THEY ARE SO LOVELY you are so lucky to have them . keep us post as to their progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CockADoodleDoo Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 awwwwww Do you know what breed they are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share Posted February 26, 2008 7 in the brooder now - 4 Exchequer Leghorns and 3 Light Sussex. 1 just hatched and 2 pipped in the incy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prettychic Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 sooooooooooooooooooooooo cute! x x x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruth1 Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 They are gorgeous, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share Posted February 26, 2008 Thank you Ruth, you know where they are - you're welcome to come for a cuddle (of the chicks that is ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Oh how sweet and adorable. You are soooooooo lucky. I would love to hatch ehhs too but I don't have anywhere for them yet and the big question ; what to do with the boys has already loomed large. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh sarah Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 ahhhhhhhhh how lovely and fluffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted February 27, 2008 Author Share Posted February 27, 2008 Final tally is 6 Exchequer Leghorns (1 very late straggler just out) and 4 Light Sussex - i'll get some individual pics shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruth1 Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Forgive my lack of chicken knowledge Fee but which are which in the cute photo? I pick my 6 up on may 21st- cant wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted February 27, 2008 Author Share Posted February 27, 2008 Ruth, the plain ones are the Light Sussex - they look more yellow but when their wee wing feathers start to come in they'll be white. The black and yellow Exchequer Leghorns should end up black and white mottled (although one of them has hatched more brown and yellow ). I'll try and post more pics tomorrow, meant to do it tonight but have been in Glasgow at a Uni open night with eldest daughter. Just changed their paper and put the light off - it's like putting a baby to bed, lovely when they all snuggle up and fall asleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyren Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Aww, bless! Chicks must be lovely - but my DH wouldn't stand for getting rid of the boys, so I'll have to stick to pullets. Men are so soppy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted February 27, 2008 Author Share Posted February 27, 2008 .....though they pretend not to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyren Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Yeah, they like everyone to think they're so hard! My husband is a Scot, so it's more than his manhood's worth to admit to anyone else what a softie he is. Ooops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
