Lewis Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 (edited) Well after Nugget going half broody, nearly borrowing someone's broody on here ... My uncle has had a broody for a couple of weeks so she came here on Tuesday :whistle: Meet Hilary, Buff Sussex bantam: Popped some eggs under her on Wednesday night, so they're due on the 19th/20th She's got a pekin , 2 welsummer meaty crosses and a cream legbar She's been great so far, coming out to eat, drink + loo stop, for a bit then popping back on the nest. for the 19th. Edited June 9, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 She looks lovely and comfy there Lewis - good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 She's gorgeous! My broody Brahmas are a pain in the proverbial, I wish you'd taken one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick-a-doodle-doo Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 good luck. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 5, 2010 Author Share Posted May 5, 2010 Day 7 and she's been great I didn't think she was eating, but she has been from her crop, and has come out for 10/15 mins everyday. She met the other day - puffed herself up, flew at them screaming and wouldn't let them anywhere near the hutch! They just waddled off Candled the eggs yesterday, the 3 are fertile and I can't see through the but hopefully that is too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grracee Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 She looks great! Good luck & hope to see some chick pics soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 10, 2010 Author Share Posted May 10, 2010 Candled again (day 12) and all are fertile and I think developing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Great news, really glad for you after your bad luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grracee Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Thats great, bet you cant wait for them to hatch now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 Great news Lewis, how exciting for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 18, 2010 Author Share Posted May 18, 2010 Hilarys aren't due until tomorrow but she has a pipper The Cream Legbar Have been giving her soaked corn for the last few days + she's wolfing it down Broody cam is on her, at the ready Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Hope all goes well tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing your little chick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 Well, I got in a few hours ago and went to check on her .... The Cream Legbar had hatched but wasn't in the nest and was reeally cold, I thought almost dead ... popped in in the incy with its brother/sister and its perked up now The other 3 eggs have pipped this morning so will keep an eye on them. Pictures to follow (after sleep ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puffball Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 oh how exciting!! looking forward to seeing the pictures!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 All 4 of Hilarys eggs have hatched The last one, Welsummer X Maran is still wet, so will get some fluffy photos of them all later Pekin bantie chick: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puffball Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 omg they are soooooooooooo cute!! congratulations xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 How sweet are those Lewis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 So cute. Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grracee Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Oh, wow! They are lovely. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 DH is eating his dinner in the next room asking for descriptions of what I'm oooooooo-ing at Lewis,they are simply gorgeous and I cannot wait for Blossie's little balls of fluff to arrive next week Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Congratulations on the they are adorable Lewis. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Hello Shirl, nice to see you, hope D is appreciative of all the time & attention you have lavished on him **sorry Lewis, bit of a hijack situation, but you know I love your chickies anyway ** Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 Hi Shirl *waves* Hope he's not keeping you too busy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Hi Shirl *waves*Hope he's not keeping you too busy Hi Lewis, *Waves back* no, he's gone back to the UK to earn more money for me to spend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Really lovely photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
