bennett Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Bought 6 peking eggs from ebay and ALL 6 have hatched. I was shocked when i finally lifted mum up today , to see al eggs broken and 6 beautiful chicks So after all the drama of will they wont they, i must be one of the lucky ones. I have heard so many people say that ebay eggs are hit and miss but i guess that the person i got them from was a good seller. I am soooo happy, not sure if i should mone them in to the eglu yet though as with the chick converter there is still a big jump to get out of it. ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 I use a bit of wood to make a step outside the Eglu door - they don't seem to have any problem with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madchickenlady Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Congratulations! Out of my 6 ebay eggs, I have 5 embryos, so very happy with that Y'know, we need pictures as proof of these chicks.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Come on, you know the score.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennett Posted July 8, 2010 Author Share Posted July 8, 2010 How do i put the pics up? Cant seem to find anywhere to attach them???????????????????????? Some one techy help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roobaloo Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Congrats!! Fab results!!! I have 12 eggs (not ebay but still posted) and only 5 embryos confirmed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 How do i put the pics up? Cant seem to find anywhere to attach them???????????????????????? Some one techy help! Here you go it's in the FAQ section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Come on, you know the score.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennett Posted July 8, 2010 Author Share Posted July 8, 2010 http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac294/bennett06/Chicks/chick1.jpg http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac294/bennett06/Chicks/chick2.jpg this is the link to the photo's - i am having a nightmare trying to do this - dont think omlet likes macs! 1 pic has four in and 1 has 5 chicks in can't seem to get them all out at once! I have now moved her to the Eglu and all seems fine, although she did chuck a bit of a mental until i put the chicks in with her - 4 of them are feeding and drinking fine, i think the other 2 were the late hatchers and seem to be firmly under her for the time being! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 You just needed some image tags bennett - lovely chicks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennett Posted July 8, 2010 Author Share Posted July 8, 2010 Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madchickenlady Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Awwww, they are so cute!!! I hope my eggs behave themselves because I really wnat some of those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stehaggan Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 awww the chicks are soooo cute... I am thinking about getting some eggs if i get a broody after my hols in august ;-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennett Posted July 8, 2010 Author Share Posted July 8, 2010 I am very pleased, the seller on ebay i got them from is dibble21 they are in tiverton in devon. They came packaged very well which may have helped, i'm not sure, i think i have just been lucky with all hatching, lets hope they are all girls! I have already named one Violet as they are all lavender pekins i thought i would keep on the purple theme! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlotta Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 They are gorgeous! I've got lavender pekins on my list too! Great result with the ebay eggs too. You always hear such bad things, so it's good to hear a success story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 One of my best brooders is a lavender pekin, she's small but a real demon. She's just over 5YO now and still lays the odd egg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 6 / 6 is quite a result from posted eggs, never mind ebay eggs! Well done!! I usually only get 100% from my own eggs and i think the most I've ever had from posted eggs was 4 / 6. Here's hoping they're all girls lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennett Posted July 9, 2010 Author Share Posted July 9, 2010 All 6 are doing well but mum is v v v Hot and panting in the eglu, tried to coax her out with some meal worms but the chicks keep calling her back, she gets all confused bless her. Shall i put the chicks into the run and let her come for them as abit of breeze will do mum some good. ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Well done on the hatch rate! I'm a little jealous as this year I have hatched one chick out of 12 eggs from ebay. Last year, at my first hatch attempt, I got 5/6 from ebay eggs. Please leave follow up feedback for your seller on ebay so others know the hatch rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roobaloo Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I'm a little jealous as this year I have hatched one chick out of 12 eggs from ebay. That's disappointing to hear...I'm on Day 11 and down to 4 eggs left from the initial 12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
