hellymisscloud Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 What a surprise! (sorry, photobucket will NOT co operate and resize to medium ) Sorted now. Egluntine we're expecting chicks on Wednesday but this little one was determined to arrive early (she was even talking to us from inside the shell yesterday ) We even got to witness the first meal - we were feeding Babs some live mealworm and the baby slurped some down like spaghetti just the one so far, luckily Babs is sitting tight on the rest of the eggs - fingers crossed for a healthy hatch of 6 more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 can you tell that we're excited! I texted loads of people to spread the news - thanks for your lovely words, HEN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Congratulations. She is lovely. Very pleased for you. Keep those piccis coming How many eggs has she got? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Congratulations What a lovely pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara.F Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 How lovely! I wonder if the early arrival will spur the others on for a quick hatch? what kind of chick/eggs are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 How lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 This little one is a Scots Grey; we have 2 silkies, 2 aracaunas, 1 Marsh Daisy and 1 naked neck still under her - all looking healthy and fertile when we candled them on Sunday (that's when this little one cheeped at us ). we did have two each of these and 2 wyandottes, but they all failed: either clear or died very early in development. I'm still happy with the 7 we've got under Babs, so just fingers crossed for a few more little 'uns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Gorgeous! Good luck with the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 its really sweet and Babs looks very maternal Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Ooooooooooooooooo so cute . I'm so excited for you all. I can't wait until the rest arrive now . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 This is laurmurf's ED reporting on her behalf from Hatching central and i have an announcement to make.... chick number 2 is out in the big wide world!!!! It's a gorgeous little lavender Aracauna Haven't managed to get pictures yet, but will get some when YD comes home from school (on special 'chicken watch' release) to see if there are any more Names are still being considered but so far we have thought of: Scots grey - Nessie Aracauna - Violet (you'll notice they are both girls names..... we're being optomistic!) Anyway, will keep you all posted on any developments throughtout the day and please keep your fingers, toes and eyes crossed for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teri Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 congratulations on your so far. hope you continue to add to the family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 yay , so pleased for you all . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Ooh how exciting . Everything here crossed for more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Just went and checked on the ever increasing chook family and little 'Nessie' was wandering around by her mum, so fetched a few live meal worms which were promptly wolfed down by both of them. It was adorable, Babs would pick one out of the bowl and put it in front of Nessie and cluck at her whilst she played with it, and if the worm stopped moving whilst it was on the floor Babs would peck it again so it wriggled entisingly for the baby Think i heard some extra cheeping whilst i was there, but i'm holding myself back from looking until Hellymiss gets home at lunch, don't want to ruin any suprises! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Just went and checked on the ever increasing chook family and little 'Nessie' was wandering around by her mum, so fetched a few live meal worms which were promptly wolfed down by both of them. It was adorable, Babs would pick one out of the bowl and put it in front of Nessie and cluck at her whilst she played with it, and if the worm stopped moving whilst it was on the floor Babs would peck it again so it wriggled entisingly for the baby Think i heard some extra cheeping whilst i was there, but i'm holding myself back from looking until Hellymiss gets home at lunch, don't want to ruin any suprises! Ooooooooooo, let us know as soon as you've peeked *jumping up and down in excitement* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 GO PEEK, GO PEEK! How can we be expected to wait??? Congratulations on . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Great news girls.. more photos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 GO PEEK, GO PEEK! How can we be expected to wait??? Congratulations on . I was trying to be more subtle , but yes I agree GO PEEK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 NO NO!!! you can't egg me on like that! (no pun intended) I'll cave!! Ellie took her camera with her today, so will have many pics when she's back oh crikey, the temptation is killing me! it's almost worse than christmas morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 PEEK! PEEK! PEEK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 DO IT! DO IT! DO IT! Aren't we bad friends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 You aweful people! i will never give in to your demands! .....I just went and had a quick check (no looking underneath though!) and as i opened the egg port Nessie poked her head out from under Babs giving the very comical effect of a 2-headed chicken hold your horses ladies! only 30 mins till E is back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 30 minutes???? 30 minutes????? What do you mean ONLY 30 minutes??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
