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[Snowy]

How exciting Fee! Definitely need photos!

[feemcg]

First 2 are in the brooder sound asleep and the 3rd (only hatched 20 mins ago) will go in when she fluffs up. Its hard getting the brooder temp correct at this time of night - pity I can't just take them into bed like I did with my other babies!. So far I think 1 boy, 2 girls but they're not fully dry.

[Cinnamon]

Great news Fee - can't wait to see some pictures of the teeny things

[Carolinep]

Good Morning Fee

How are the new additions today?

[feemcg]

Good morning! Well, I went to bed at 3 with 3 chicks in the brooder - so far this morning I have 4 in the brooder and 4 wet ones in the incy. Only 1 definite boy and 1 maybe that I can tell so far. Another 2 are well on their way. Anna had a wee hold of one before she went to school, Emma (16) said "Eew, gross, what if it poos in my hand!" - but I did catch her talking to them in the incy last night!

[Nicola H]

That is great news Fee all very exciting lets hope the rest hatch out today.............. And don't forget the pics. of cute little chicks...

[Guest]

Oooooh yes! We need pictures!! I'm green with envy, Fee!

[Carolinep]

I am really pleased that all is well this morning

Well done

[buffie]

Oh how lovely

 

BBx

[feemcg]

I've got 6 in the brooder now - 4 girls, 1 boy (bright yellow compared to the others) and number 1 chick from yesterday who doesn't have as distinct stripes as the other girls but doesn't have a bright head spot either.

They are running about now and I've just seen 3 of them drinking from the drinker - copying each other. They all peck each others beaks and eyes and are really funy to watch.

I hope to have pics on tonight.

[Helly Welly]

I'm so jealous!!!!

 

We went to the Domestic Fowl Trust a couple of weeks ago and saw all their chicks....i thought i was going to burst, they were soooo gorgeous!

[Happy-Mama]

They sound so cute Looking forward to the pictures.

 

Are you going to keep them all?

[feemcg]

8 in the brooder now - 1 boy I think. 2 more in the incy.

I'm hoping to keep 4 or 5 - maybe 2 CreamLegbars, 2 Welbars (if the 2nd ones a girl) and the Speckled Sussex if its a girl. At this rate I'll be able to sell a boy and 2 or 3 girls (unrelated).

[Paola]

Gald to hear all is going well

[Looney]

How lovely! I wouldn't be able to take my eyes off them!

[ubereglu]

They all sound so cute!!! Congratulations. I remember when I was little and the farm shop had a little brooder in the corner of the room with fluffy yellow chicks in. It's been a long time since I've seen any!

[feemcg]

Have posted pics in a separate topic - Fee's Chick Pics - have a look at my beautiful babies.