Green Tea Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I know I shouldn't count my chickens ..... but ...... this morning when I lifted Gretel off the nest to make sure she did her 'business' I dinstinctly heard cheeping!! Even more exciting I just lifted her very gently and took a peek at the eggs and one has a small hole in it It would be so lovely if she gets even just one chick after all her patience and dedication so I'm keeping my fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 It's such a thrill isn't it! I admit to holding eggs to my ear for a few seconds (while mum is on a comfort break) because you can hear them scratching and then cheeping before they finally pip. It means I can count my chicks before they hatch! I love your blog btw and your chooks are just beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Tea Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 Thanks Jools One has hatched so far .... blogged here .... http://greenteaandhens.blogspot.com/2011/05/chicken-has-landed.html !! I'm thinking it's probably a Millefleur as it's so dark(?) - it was a mixed batch of Lavender and Millefleur. No sign of much from the other five eggs yet but I'm just so happy to get one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Awwwww so cute - mummy looks lovely too! Congratulations! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Tea Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 Final count - 2 chicks They are absolutely adorable! Pictures here: http://greenteaandhens.blogspot.com/2011/05/one-more-makes-two.html Now I just have to hope that at least one of them is a girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Ooooooh good news, I've been wondering how you were getting on! I hope you're ready to waste an awful lot of time in the next few weeks ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Cute. Mummy looks very happy. I love the ginger, white, black one (millefleur). Lickle feathery feet. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Tea Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 Ooooooh good news, I've been wondering how you were getting on! I hope you're ready to waste an awful lot of time in the next few weeks ...... You are so right Jools! I'm supposed to be going away tomorrow for the night and preparing the house for my eldest to have a party ( ) while we're gone. I haven't done anything yet - just keep thinking of excuses to go out in the garden/shed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
