craftyhunnypie Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Can you all pray for Button to have some Millefleur chicks please? It has been day 19 since Midday today. There is a lot of fidgeting from her & she keeps throwing bedding over her back. She's not pushed any of the 3 eggs out of the nest, so I presume they must be 'good ones'. Come on Button - I'm dying to see your foster chickies! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 I'll keep my fingers crossed for Button if you will for Nelly, her 3 LF silver laced Wyandotte eggs are on day 19 too. I heard her talking to them last night and again this morning. She got off for a comfort break this morning but I didn't get a chance to look at the eggs because I was busy fixing her run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 ooooh Maria my silkie has mille eggs she is due to hatch today too!! Come on Button, Nellie and Maria - you can do it ladies!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 26, 2010 Author Share Posted April 26, 2010 Come on girlies! What a coincidence they are all expecting Millefleurs today! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Good luck all 3 of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 This morning - when button got off for her fag break, there was a crack in one of the eggs & cheeping. A little chick was unzipping its way out. I presume it's hatched now, will look later! My long awaited Millefleur! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Brilliant news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Whooohooooo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 Hi all. Sad news. I had come in from work & seen Button was off the nest eating. So looked in to find little chick hatched but with shell attatched and dead. I have sobbed my heart out. We had called it Magic. I know hatching has it's difficulties but I always cry when one dies - no matter what age. I'm praying for the others! I couldn't see any pipping - but couldn't look too close. Please pray for Button! R.I.P little Magic - such a short time in the big wide world..nature is cruel. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 RIP Magic ... This is what I dread about using a broody - Nugget has tried if for a few days with pot eggs and been good, then when she realises the others are FR'ing, she'll toddle off with them! My uncle has had a broody for over a week + she's coming on holiday, so hope she's a good mom for Button + the 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Oh sad news Fingers crossed for the other little eggies, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 I feel so pants. I can't imagine how little Button must be feeling. She has been an excellent broody. My little frizzle sweetheart. It is day 20 from midday today, so there is still hope. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 Another egg has pipped & hubby could hear it tapping away when he looked in on Button! I so hope this one makes it! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 28, 2010 Author Share Posted April 28, 2010 It is unzipping this morning & cheeping away - I hope this one will be ok after it hatches! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Come on Button & little ones, we're all here sending you good wishes {{hugs}} Emma, always hard to lose one, RIP Magic Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 28, 2010 Author Share Posted April 28, 2010 (edited) Hubby has just texted me to tell me that Button has a cute little yellow chick! Emma.x Edited April 28, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Congrats ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 28, 2010 Author Share Posted April 28, 2010 Meet Beanie!! Hatched today about 1pm. This cute little Millefleur baby! Adorable! Mother & baby are now in a new box - with a much lower front - so as Beanie can get food & water, whilst mummy sits on remaining ' pipped' egg. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Sorry about other chick but well done getting your lovely little Beanie, hope the other one makes it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Aww Cute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Well done Button Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 28, 2010 Author Share Posted April 28, 2010 I won't know until morning if the final one has hatched. All shut up for the night. Button was very busy underneath herself & clucky a bit ago. She now has her head tucked in in contentment - bless! I'm so proud of Button & Beanie! I hope the final one hatches & we can call it Bobbin. Well done Button! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 29, 2010 Author Share Posted April 29, 2010 Well the final one did hatch about mid night last night. We sat up in bed like a pair of saddo's watching the chick camera. Button started clucking loudly & shuffling. Then we saw her remove egg shell from under her. When hubby checked this morning - there was Beanie & the new arrival....Bobbin! So well done Button on you 2 beautiful Millefleur chicks! Anyone know what male & female millefleurs look like upon hatching? Think I may have one of each, as different to each other. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 That's called hedging your bets. Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 Ooh, I love the idea of a broody cam! We've got a wireless infra-red security camera, will set that up Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
