Tom and Barbara Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 noooooo nothing yet can't hear tapping any more either. i can see the tip of an egg peeking out but nothing else. how long after the 21 days should i give them do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Give a few more days. I found that once one hatched, the others followed quickly, maybe because they could hear the first one cheeping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Any progress on the eggs? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom and Barbara Posted April 26, 2007 Author Share Posted April 26, 2007 WOOHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! just came back from holiday to find that all of the eggs have hatched mum and babies doing well! We've 2 plymouth rock chicks and 3 cotswold legbar chicks (2 grey and 1 yellow) I'll take some pics when i get home tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Ooooooooh! lovely - can't beat a few pictures of fluffy chicks to get me green with envy and broody for more chooks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Ooh how exciting. Quick....we're waiting for the pics!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Five fluffy little chicks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom and Barbara Posted April 26, 2007 Author Share Posted April 26, 2007 bless her she's done a superb job, they're lovely big strong chicks and she's very protective the only problem is, two that I thought might be broody before we went away are DEFINITELY broody........now do I sin-bin them........or do I get more hatching eggs?........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Don't ask me - we've got a broody on 11 eggs, due to hatch today/tomorrow - and we have so many eggs from our layers that we don't know what to do with them Why? ................ am I still excited about more chicks arriving? I keep telling myself that they'll be replacements for our older hens - but only two have died - and the others are still all laying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom and Barbara Posted April 26, 2007 Author Share Posted April 26, 2007 lol lol lesley i could have written that myself!! we can't GIVE enough eggs away - these chicks were meant to be one of each to replace the plymouth and cotswold we lost recently and yet i'm STILL excited at the idea of hatching more...............do you think it's a recognised addiction?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 It must be - there are at least two of us I have to keep making a very overcooked scrambled egg and feed them back to the hens I wish Kate lived nearer - she uses a lot of eggs for cooking......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Don't ask me - we've got a broody on 11 eggs, due to hatch today/tomorrow - and we have so many eggs from our layers that we don't know what to do with them Why don't you sell them Lesley! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Mmmm.......is hatching chicks a recognised addiction? Just look at my signature to see whats happened to me . I think I'll set up the first branch of 'Chick Hatchers Anonymous' - pm me if you need to join, no-one on here will ever know . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom and Barbara Posted April 26, 2007 Author Share Posted April 26, 2007 I think I'll set up the first branch of 'Chick Hatchers Anonymous' - pm me if you need to join, no-one on here will ever know . is it a 5 or a 10 step program? ... i just need to know the level of commitment needed..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Probably about the same level of commitment you excercise in owning your chicks and chickens so at least a 10 step programme . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 pm me if you need to join, no-one on here will ever know . Too late You can all be identified by your growing signatures. Luckily(?) OH doesn't like bantams or fluffy chickens, seems unaffected by chick pictures and insists that 4 is our maximum Still I sneaked in a rabbit hutch with the pretense of isolating bullying chickens and one day hope to own a silkie or some cute chickens whichwould freak OH out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom and Barbara Posted April 26, 2007 Author Share Posted April 26, 2007 muh ha ha ha i like your rabbit hutch thinking... you see this is it, i have two empty hutches and two broodys......it does seem rude not to use them..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 I'm the same Lesley, I'd love to hatch more, but have put the brakes on my obssession because I've no where to put a broody and no outlet for the remaining chicks. Have you thought of selling the chicks that have a good bloodline? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 I do sell the eggs but need more buyers - without enticing people to come here for them! I might sell some chicks - but most are hybrid crosses. Four of the cockerels departed for the freezer on Tuesday - the remaining spare two may be sold as they are very good cockerels, and pure breed. One of the cockerels has your name on it Clare! - well, H for Herbert actually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 I'll have a word with the guys at work Lesley - I never seem to have enough eggs to take in to work what with close friends and neighbours and even though last Sunday we went to Wenlas, Joe said NO to getting any more hens At least you're not far and I can come and collect! and if any chicks happen to land in my pockets as I leave I'd just have to explain....... "Can't think how that happened!!" A xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Sorry that I don't need to buy any of your eggs now Lesley - in fact, we have a glut ourselves Can't wait to see Herbie again (in the pot!) Let me know if you want me to advertise any extra stock on the pekinbantams forum Lesley - it's moving pretty quickly at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom and Barbara Posted May 1, 2007 Author Share Posted May 1, 2007 Fee....I have a confession..........*stands up* my name is Claire, and I'm a chick-a-holic........I just bought 15 more eggs to hatch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Well done, its very brave of you to make your confession on this forum and I fully understand and support you in your next hatching. To show my support I will also confess, that despite promising I wouldn't hatch for a while after the Frizzles, I have more eggs in the incubator on day 8 . You are not alone . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom and Barbara Posted May 1, 2007 Author Share Posted May 1, 2007 *solidarity hug* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 I think I'd better join in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
