Nicola H Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Sorry to hear about the 2 chicks Lesley hope the others are doing OK......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Sorry you lost the chicks Lesley. Keep us up to date with the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 26, 2006 Author Share Posted September 26, 2006 I've put the singleton in with the other four. It is slightly bigger than them so is standing his ground. They are as bad as adult hens for pecking order problems The Cream Legbar doesn't conform with any of the photos It is pale and blotchy but doesn't have a pale spot - it has a dark spot Probably another dinner then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Sorry I have only just caught up with this thread Lesley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 28, 2006 Author Share Posted September 28, 2006 Another photo of the chick hatching - just out of the shell... and the set up for the brooder - a large cardboard box... and Mummy Mop ....... and the five chicks together - not very clear, it doesn't show the markings on the Barnevelders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Wonderful pictures and i just adore Mummy Mop!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Ahhhh, I like Mummy Mop ! They are just TOO cute, Lesley . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Gorgeous pictures Lesley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 You can come and see ours Dan, perhaps you ought to stop here on the way to Quainton on the 8th. They'll be bigger by then though Lesley - they look so lovely Your cream legbar chick looks a lot different from Herbert, I wonder if that has any significance. Your brooder set up is ingenious, and I love the mop - can we stop by after Stratford on the 7th and see the chicks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 28, 2006 Author Share Posted September 28, 2006 .....probably because my Legbar chick is a Legbar - and yours is a cross. Depends on time on the 7th - we will be going to the Farmers' Market but then will have to work for the client in town and as it's end of VAT quarter, we will be a bit longer than usual ( ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Ahhh, I see That's fine, we'll work it out on the day. No worries if you're busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Oh Man! I REALLY, REALLY want some chicks!!!!!! We're feeling just the same here too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Great Pictures, do you know anywhere that sells mummy mops? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Usually hardware stores, diy shops, supermarkets. They're usually used for cleaning floors. Strange, I know, but true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 But they're not as pretty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 I like the idea of a pretty mop!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Yup, we're still on for it. I'll get on the website and see what the score is. Will report back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 29, 2006 Author Share Posted September 29, 2006 Great Pictures, do you know anywhere that sells mummy mops? I bought that one at the hardware shop in Wellesbourne Martin - I didn't think you could still get them £1.25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 Lesley, you are making me and (& Paul) feel all broody FOR CHICKS BEFORE ANY OF YOU GET THE WRONG IDEA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 I know the feeling Mel!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 Gorgeous chicks Lesley. Do they need a mummy mop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 30, 2006 Author Share Posted September 30, 2006 I don't know, but they appear to like hiding under it if anyone approaches - just as they would under a hens feathery petticoats The idea came from the book we have on incubating and hatching. It has some photos of home-made brooders and one included the mop. For £1.75, it was worth trying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 I think that was £1.75 well spent!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 I don't know, but they appear to like hiding under it if anyone approaches - just as they would under a hens feathery petticoats The idea came from the book we have on incubating and hatching. It has some photos of home-made brooders and one included the mop. For £1.75, it was worth trying. How cute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 and a much better use of a mop than cleaning the floor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
