Egg Lou Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 (edited) Well after my sucessful hatch last year and the huge amount of chick related threads this year by other omleteers, I have been tempted into increasing my flock by hatching once more as found it so fufilling and perfect for introducting new hens last year. DD has been desperate for a Silkie for ages so went to see a breeder with the idea of getting 3/4 silkie eggs.. however came away with a few more eggs than planned which are now safely under the same broody as last year ( she was so good!) Black Silkie (x2) Partridge Silkie Speckled Sussex Light Sussex Gold Brahma Gold Laced Wyandotte Cream Legbar Breeder is having all males back (except sussex males which have different route planned) Hoping to end up with a couple of girls with at least one silkie!..any more and would need to expand run yet again So joining the rest of you and watching the clock ticking! Edited June 5, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raina Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Good luck, and fingers crossed that you get some females Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Good luck! Thats a great selection of eggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Great, more eggs to watch hatching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 So exciting! Just candled and have 5 growing well, one I can't see as thick blue shell and 2 that are clear so need to remove.. so thats a potential 6 half way to hatching.. fingers crossed they carry on doing well So pleased with the 2 black Silkies as I can see them move about already! Just hope they hatch succesfully and a ones a girl for DD Have tried to take pic but not that easy with a blanket over my head to make it dark (sorry if I should have started new thread in new section Mods) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 That's good news I didn't realise you see them move at just 12 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidygirlsuk Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 When is day 21 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Let me know when you need the chick crumb - we still have 2 weeks to go, but I can always give you a fair amount to tide you over. PS, now that they are out and about, they don't eat as much, so will have lots left anyway. So exciting - not long now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted May 30, 2009 Author Share Posted May 30, 2009 Thanks All! 6 Still going strong, day 21 is next Saturday/Sunday.. set them on a Sat morning so never sure whether the Sat or Sun is day 21 Thanks Koojie.. I have got a small bag now as wasn't sure when I'd get over to you so thought I'd better be prepared. How are you little ones doing? sure its time for new pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Thanks All! 6 Still going strong, day 21 is next Saturday/Sunday.. set them on a Sat morning so never sure whether the Sat or Sun is day 21 Thanks Koojie.. I have got a small bag now as wasn't sure when I'd get over to you so thought I'd better be prepared. How are you little ones doing? sure its time for new pics? Sunday The day you set them on is day 0, and they will hopefully hatch on day 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted May 30, 2009 Author Share Posted May 30, 2009 Thanks All! 6 Still going strong, day 21 is next Saturday/Sunday.. set them on a Sat morning so never sure whether the Sat or Sun is day 21 Thanks Koojie.. I have got a small bag now as wasn't sure when I'd get over to you so thought I'd better be prepared. How are you little ones doing? sure its time for new pics? Sunday The day you set them on is day 0, and they will hopefully hatch on day 21 Thanks Lewis hard to work out when you have out them under broody first thing in the morning..or maybe I'm just dim On the count down now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Hi Eggy Yep, they are 4 weeks old now - have taken photo's each weekend, just need to get them loaded up. I think they are all girls going by their neck feathers. Just shout when you want the feed - s'no problem, especially as the bakers is very popular in Old Basing - yummmmmm. Or drop in and have a butchers on your way home from work. I've got DS's birthday on Friday/Saturday followed by Canadian cousins on Sunday, so I am blitzing this week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 Not due to hatch until Sunday but the three Silkies are already tapping away.. not yet pipping but very loud taps and squeaks. getting excited but bit worried its rather soon.. do Silkies usually hatch earlier? The other eggs are still moving but quiet.. Going to be an exciting weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara.F Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I read that bantams can hatch in as little as eighteen days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Hi - I stopped turning mine on Sunday, they pipped Monday night & hatched Tuesday morning. Just under 2 days left on the incubator timer. They are perfect! Those were silkies too. Good luck. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 Thanks All .. sounds about a possible 19 days, my pekins hatched on day 18 but these are LF Silkies so thought they would go longer.. I am really excited but hope Beanz doesn't give up on the other eggs if these hatch earlier.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Good luck Like the new avatar, you'll be able to replace it for one of your chicks in a few weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 Thanks Lewis!.. took avatar off at Xmas but never got round to replacing it so thought this was very suitable right now Although should have put one of last years chicks on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Sounds as though you will have a garden full soon! Fingers crossed for girls. I read that they might hatch early under broodies - everything in my house is the exception to the rule and were late! Now I'm getting excited for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 Sounds as though you will have a garden full soon! Fingers crossed for girls. I read that they might hatch early under broodies - everything in my house is the exception to the rule and were late! Now I'm getting excited for you. Oh I didn't know that.. the pekins were early but they are bantams so expected it... although trust yours to be different bless her soul Looks like first one is on its way... Partridge Silkie is pipping and all 6 are now cheeping away.. Just dropped a few specs of water on them as very dry under her this year. Off to work now but back home this afternoon so hoping for some news then ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidygirlsuk Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 (edited) How exciting for you. As you know, mine are due the same day but heard that they can be a bit late under a broody. I can't see or hear anything yet. Edited June 6, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 Just had call from DD...We have a Cream Legbar chick and the Brahma on the way.. Looks like the biggies are going to beat the Silkies afterall! I'm home later so will post pics and hopefully have a couple more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 Just got home..Cream Legbar is lovely but sure its boy mottled colouring with yellow spot on head.. and no sign of any black stripes. Can anyone confirm this? will post pic later when 'Mum' has her break. Four others all pipping now with Brahma looking on way pout very soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidygirlsuk Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 What time of day did you set yours ? I did mine at about 6.30 pm. still nothing yet for me. They were all moving when I checked last sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 What time of day did you set yours ? I did mine at about 6.30 pm. still nothing yet for me. They were all moving when I checked last sunday. Mine went under broody about midday on the Saturday.. first thought due today then realised I'd worked it our wrong and due Sunday But all coming today! Now have Cream Legbar, Gold Brahma, Black Silkie & Partridge Silkie all hatched and looking good Still Silkie & Speckled Sussex to go.. both have pipped and large holes just need to push! Got a couple of pic but once all out and dried tomorrow will get more so I can post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
