feemcg Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Well it's my first hatch day of the year (and probably not my last ). French Copper Blue Marans today (50% chance Blue, 25% Black, 25% Splash). One wee blue out so far and another 2 pipped. I tried these eggs last year and got 2 gorgeous Blue and Black boys! and no girlies, so fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cordelia Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 oooo good luck...and how exciting... I wish I could see them, post some pictures when you get a chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatally Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Good Luck!! Mine are due 2 weeks today, I candled yesterday and all seems fine. Pileas post pics when they're all out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Fingers crossed for lots of healthy girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted March 20, 2009 Author Share Posted March 20, 2009 2 more out, Splashes I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluckbok Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Ooh lovely! now don't forget those piccies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 There must be some pics by now?! Any more arrived? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted March 20, 2009 Author Share Posted March 20, 2009 Still just the 3 at the moment, one more pipped Better pics tomorrow hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 They are so cute How old will they be before they can be sexed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted March 20, 2009 Author Share Posted March 20, 2009 Well I'll try and feather sex them tomorrow.....have very mixed results with this. Then I'll have a look at the way they stand over the next few days when they're more upright.....I often find the boys are more upright, have chunky looking thighs and longer looking legs. Then I'll watch for wattle development...the boys getting wee pinky/red buds first. It's just a gradual guessing game really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I think my recent attempt at feather sexing my Light Sussex has been disasterous At a day old I thought I had 1 girl and 4 boys. Now at 3 and a half weeks her comb is bigger than anyone elses and I'm sure she's a boy I know I wanted some boys for meat but not all of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 Well, final tally is 6.......last one was a real struggle, almost 2 days after the 1st, and I confess to helping it along a wee bit. 3 Copper Blue Marans, 2 Splash and 1 Black. 1 Blue and 1 Splash look like boys already from their stance......just have to wait and see. More pics once the wee straggler has fluffed up a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 Pics Sleepy time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 what little cuties! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Awwwww - what gorgeous chicks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
