superjules Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Here's some pics of our pekin chicks, Sonic and Chubby. At a few days old: Sonic trying to fly, at around a week old: At 2 weeks old: 3 weeks: Sonic starting to look a bit manly, notice the wattles and very feathery feet!: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 soo cute - so they are in an Eglu? Is that two hens in with them? Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Aww, bless them! You have a Ruby! They can be OK in with a couple of hens, but not if you have a herd like I do Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ange1 Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Oh My Jules! TOO CUTE! They could live in the grub, they're so tiny! [Edited} in that first photo anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 soo cute - so they are in an Eglu? Is that two hens in with them? Tracy They were hatched in the eglu by Yum-yum our pekin and Bossy our SLW bantam, who are making very good surrogate mummies. I took out the eglu bars and filled it up with aubiose, which worked well. For the first few days they needed a little leg up into the eglu, but not for long. They are growing like weeds, bless them!! Clare, I'm now in no doubt that Sonic is a boy, the wattles started showing yesterday. There's a woman at school who lives round the corner from me has 2 cockerels so I'm just going to play it by ear really. If he becomes a problem he'll have to go, but I went into this with my eyes open and I know a member of the pekin club who can help either rehome him or (gulp!) make alternative arrangements!! Handsome though, isn't he! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Oh they are just too gorgeous!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I can't believe how much they have grown since I came to visit. Can I come round again soon please? They look so gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Too cute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 The biggest change seems to have been in the past week. Lisa, pop in whenever you like, fancy a quick drink or two tonight if you're not busy? I've got leftover bolognaise on offer!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 very cute, I love sonic he so fluffy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 Sonic is a couple of days older than Chubby. He hatched 2 days early, causing the broodies to abandon the nest on the 3rd day to look after him, leaving a cheeping egg, which nearly broke my heart as you can imagine. I kept it warm in a very intimate place while I tried to sort out a more suitable alternative but poor "bra-chick" didn't pip, unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Aw, how cute are they! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surferdog Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 They are so cute! Love the macho posture and headgear - going to be a handsome fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfrock Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 oh my they are gorgeous - strange to think they grow in to big chooks! It is really interesting to see the changes as they are getting older. Poor old bra chick . Mind you if I had done the same it would have probably been lost forever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 They are so adorable. The Wyandotte is spectacular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauty-Box Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 They are so cute!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 They are so adorable. The Wyandotte is spectacular. Thank you - she was a totally ferocious broody though, kept trying to chew through my leather gardening gloves! Totally gave up on the idea of candling the eggs as I couldn't get to them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcpen Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 So sweet, hope you can keep both of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 They are so adorable. The Wyandotte is spectacular. Thank you - she was a totally ferocious broody though, kept trying to chew through my leather gardening gloves! Totally gave up on the idea of candling the eggs as I couldn't get to them! She was fine with me. (But then I always turned up with chopped up grapes and tomatos for them ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 Bribery will get you everywhere my dear! Ok, next time round, YOU can come round and candle the eggs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Bribery will get you everywhere my dear! Ok, next time round, YOU can come round and candle the eggs! You mean there will be a next time. How did you get Phil to agree to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 He was talking about getting a pig last night! That won't be happening, I can assure you! (It's far too late in the year!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prettychic Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 ahh sooooooooooooooooooooo sweet! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
