Phosphorus Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 and another is pipping I think although not through the shell yet. However poor Gemma has been turfed out left right and centre. I cleared out the nest left the surrounding aubiose that I had put in the droppings tray and emptied it into the composter. Looked down and think I saw a couple of walking red blobs so am now worried about red mite Have emptied out whole eglu and sprayed with disinfectant (not really effective for red mite I know), changed all the aubiose, sprinkled Gemma and the bedding with red mite powder (Barrier) and diatom. Hoping this will be okay. Will keep checking - I was a bit worried that Gemma was looking very pale Anyway will post some piccies of new baby. She is very active now, let me help her drink from the lid with marbles in it. Has had loads of chick crumb (so has Gemma ). Hopefully we will keep the red mite under control. Eglu has been power sprayed in the corners so hopefully Can you use Poultry Shield on an eglu? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Congrats on the chick Yes you can use Poultry Sheild on an Eglu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Congratulations, another chick I love spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I dont think it;s right keeping us waiting for photos...A ndrea get your bottom in here and post some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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feemcg Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Lovely...did you listen to the remaining eggs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 aaaaaaahhhhhhhh! I want one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
half dozen Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 gorgeous well done!!! anything else happening??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 breathtakingly cute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 aaaaaawwww. The little chicky looks so " right" in the eglu with his mummy xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phosphorus Posted May 16, 2009 Author Share Posted May 16, 2009 aaaaaawwww. The little chicky looks so " right" in the eglu with his mummy xxx I hope you aren't right about the "his" bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phosphorus Posted May 16, 2009 Author Share Posted May 16, 2009 Lovely...did you listen to the remaining eggs? We lifted them all up and couldn't tell a thing - a couple did feel lighter than the rest Then dh said that one was tapping - or maybe it was cheaping. Anyway put to my ear and I could hear a rythmic tapping so hopefully she or he will be out by tomorrow. Hope so otherwise little one will be all alone. Not sure about the others. Tried to candle one down my top with a torch but afraid I couldn't do it very well so no chance whatsoever of knowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieadams Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Ahh there it is - thought you meant it was on the other thread Gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgies Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 What gorgeous pictures, Gemma really looks the part with her fluffed up loveliness, and cute little chick! Thanks for sharing. Dust her again in a week's time for red mite - the horrible little blighters LOVE broody hens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Ahhhh. What lovley pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Fantastic lovely little cutie pie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 aaaaaawwww. The little chicky looks so " right" in the eglu with his mummy xxx I hope you aren't right about the "his" bit Sorry, just used "his" as a "term", not a prediction of a cockeral. I should have written his/her mummy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennyhenny Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 How cute is that - making me teary eyed Jennyhenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Yay! Lovely little chick and I hope she has some sisters by the morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phosphorus Posted May 16, 2009 Author Share Posted May 16, 2009 At last managed some decent piccies of my one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 oh my goodness me look at that little love and the lovely Gemma! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Aww I do hope its a girl!! Good luck with the other eggs, give them a couple more days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 oh the mum looks so proud...fingers crossed for some more indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
