feemcg Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 (edited) Day 20 and I have 3 eggs pipped . I have 9 Salmon Faverolles, 3 Lavendar Araucanas and 4 Mottled Pekins eggs (none of my Shetlands were fertile ). On another sad note from my last hatch I thought I had 4 boys and 2 girls, giving me my long awaited Splash Maran.....the boys had huge combs and wattles from 2 weeks, now Connie, at 7 weeks, has decided to grow hers , so looks like another Marans hatch with no Splash (I think I'll just buy one ). It also gives me the dilemma of introducing the one Blue Maran, I've only ever introduced 2-4 chicks Edited May 14, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phosphorus Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Day 20 and I have 3 eggs pipped . I have 9 Salmon Faverolles, 3 Lavendar Araucanas and 4 Mottled Pekins eggs (none of my Shetlands were fertile ). On another sad note from my last hatch I thought I had 4 boys and 2 girls, giving me my long awaited Splash Maran.....the boys had huge combs and wattles from 2 weeks, now Connie, at 7 weeks, has decided to grow hers , so looks like another Marans hatch with no Splash (I think I'll just buy one ). It also gives me the dilemma of introducing the one Blue Maran, I've only ever introduced 2-4 chicks Aaaagh you are making me so so nervous - day 19 today Get another chook to go with the blue maran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I met a very nice Salmon Faverolle at the Domestic Fowl Trust so I'm looking forward to pics of yours Shame about the Shetlands and the lack of female Splash Definitely buy a Splash girlie because that'll help with introductions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 I huge noisy Fav out...and the tiniest wee Pekin chick......and another 7 pipped. Will leave these 2 in the incy tonight, prob get up to a few more in the morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 You'll not get much sleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Ooooh....exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Where are the photos!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 Another Pekin just popped out of an egg that was barely pipped last time I looked . I'll manage to sleep, after 10 or so hatches I'm past staying up all night.....spent the 1st few on a big cushion with a blanket round me . Plenty pics tomorrow when I put them in the brooder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 2 pekins and 6 Favs out when I got up this morning. Now in brooder and a few more in incy pipped. One of the Favs has badly curled toes, worst I've seen....was going to cull it straight away but decided to give it a go and it's now tottering around with cardboard shoes, objecting very loudly.....fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Ahh would love to see the cardboard flip flops - bless it. Hope it's ok. Can't wait to see your pics! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Pure dead brilliant, Fee. Great to hear about your hatchings. Can't wait to see the foties. Fingers crossed for you, you sound very calm - how do you do it? Allisonx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 2 pekins and 6 Favs out when I got up this morning. Now in brooder and a few more in incy pipped. One of the Favs has badly curled toes, worst I've seen....was going to cull it straight away but decided to give it a go and it's now tottering around with cardboard shoes, objecting very loudly.....fingers crossed. I had to make similar shoes for Claudia. She soon got used to them and they did their trick and could be abandoned after about 5 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 Huge Salmon Faverolles, tiny Mottled pekins and Lavendar Araucanas (still one of each in incy too). Never had chicks with 5 toes before.....they freak me out a bit Tiny! Why am I the only one that has to wear shoes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgregson Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Oh my goodness Fee, they're beautiful Pardon my ignorance, but why does one of them need shoes? She hasn't started a shoe fettish already, has she?! Sal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylan Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Wow, they're gorgeous - must resist! Gill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 They are so cute. Thanks for showing us your little cotton wool balls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 Sal, it has badly curled toes so I've strapped them flat to a piece of card. I've done this before.....once it worked, the other time it didn't, so we'll have to wait and see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meezers Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Aww! they are all gorgeous, the cardboard shoes look like duckling feet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Brilliant! *adds Salmon Faverolles to my wanted list* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruth1 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Fab Fee, they look great, I only got two faverolles and 2 Jubilee Orps out my last hatch of 12 eggs , 1 boy and Girl of each, I love the faverolles their hairy toes and legs are so cool. Hope its toes straighten out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgregson Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Sal, it has badly curled toes so I've strapped them flat to a piece of card. I've done this before.....once it worked, the other time it didn't, so we'll have to wait and see. Awww, I hope it works Fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Arran Chooks Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Awwwww, they are soooooo cute! want one want one want one want one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phosphorus Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Really gorgeous - love the shoes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Absolutely beeeeeeeeeautiful, Ijust love them. Well done you, am very Am working on OH Allisonx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Aww! The 2 grey chicks are my favourite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
