HENthusiastic Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 (edited) Henrietta's babys are due on Wednesday . I'm really excited, but the nearer the time comes, the less I believe that it will happen. It almost seems supernatural, that those little eggs might turn into little chickies . Edited May 20, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 So eggciting! best of luck for a super hatch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I'm in the same boat, mine are due on Saturday. I'll never get over how something so perfect can come out of something so small and I always think how did that ever fit inside that egg I'm incubating Poland eggs, they're tiny, how can a chick be in there??????? Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I'm incubating Poland eggs, they're tiny, how can a chick be in there??????? You should try quail and Diamond Doves, their eggs are TINY Quail chicks are like little bumble bees. Good luck with your hatch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 So exciting . Best of luck . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted May 19, 2009 Author Share Posted May 19, 2009 Oh Wow. I want a quail chick . Well the big day is tomorow and I'm starting to get very nervous. Anybody know what I should do if NO chicks hatch? I assume she will continue sitting. Also, the chicks will be okay left with mum in the Eglu won't they? Sorry; last minute nerves are kicking in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted May 19, 2009 Author Share Posted May 19, 2009 Should I be able to hear them cheeping today, even though Henrietta is sat on top of them? Will I know if they are hatching? Will they hatch underneath her or will she get up to let them hatch? I thought I knew everything. now I know NOTHING! eeeeakkkkk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 They'll hatch underneath her. She'll stay on top of them to provide more humidity for them to hatch. If she's in the eglu on her own with them, other people have taken out the roosting bars and left them in. If none hatch, she will know and leave the nest in a few days, if not you might need to take her off, bit wait a few days and give them a chance. Be patient, you might not hear anything. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dame egna Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Just wanted to wish you and your little chicks good luck for tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Yes I wish you luck for tomorrow as well. How exciting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidygirlsuk Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 good luck. Mine are due 2nd june onwards. At least your time has come. 21 days isn't long but it feels like a life time when waiting for eggs to hatch, doesn't it !? What eggs have you got under there ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted May 19, 2009 Author Share Posted May 19, 2009 Thanks guys. I'm really fretting now. NO sign of any cheeping and believe me, Ive spent quite a bit of time with my ear to the eglu today. How often do you get NO eggs hatching? If I dont hear them cheep, does this mean they wont hatch? I'll be so so so disapointed if she doesn't have any. And she will be gutted I expect. Shes sat on 4 pure breed (cant remember the name black and white barred) and 2 Brah-Bats! (thats ex-batt mother and Brahma father!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 keeping my fingers crossed for you I feel like an anxious chicken aunty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted May 19, 2009 Author Share Posted May 19, 2009 Thanks Plum . Ive just been out for another check and STILL no cheeping . Also Henrietta is looking a bit dark on the tips of her comb hope she's okay. ps am I being a drama queen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Yes. Wait until tomorrow. Fingers crossed for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 Still nothing....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 nothing?? I will check back later for news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 I hope there is some news! Cameras charged and ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 mine would be too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dame egna Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 (edited) Any news on the chick front??? Fingers are tightly crossed here!!! Edited May 20, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Any news HEN? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieadams Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Well...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 ITS HAPPENING . Just got home and STILL no cheeps, so I picked henrietta up, just enough to peep under her and I saw A HOLE in an egg and MOVEMENT inside! HOw exciring. How on earth do I resist picking her up ever half hour? Or can I? SUrely nowt can go wrong now can it. Oh I'm so happy. Id really decided that none were going to hatch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoice Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Ok we need photos - STAT! How exciting for you (and us now!) Well done Henrietta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Great news HEN Can't wait for the photos. You are going to have to go out to stop yourself from peeking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
