chocolatefudge Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 They have arrived! I am soooooo excited. First one pipped this morning around 8 am. Four more quickly followed and the last one was beginning to emerge at around 4.30 but I havn't disturbed her since. I'm not sure of all the sexes at the moment but one is a girl they others were still drying out when I last looked. I'm a bit worried about disturbing Pepperpot too much. Does anyone think I should take her off the nest tonight for something to eat and drink? I've heard that it's ok to do this but i'm not sure at which stage, and that you can put a flannel over the chicks to keep them quiet so that mum can feed in peace. I'm too excited to think straight at the moment. Any tips anyone especially LINDY LOO as I know she has hatched under a broody. Many thanks everyone. When I can take some pictures and work out how to get them on the Forum I will. Progress reports will follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Oh how fab!!! Oh yes you simply MUST post pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starboyhull Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 That sounds very exciting........Cant wait to see piccys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Congratulations, that's so exciting, can't wait to see the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Ooh yes, photos please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolatefudge Posted July 4, 2007 Author Share Posted July 4, 2007 Last chick hatched last night, I think we have three boys and three girls. Can't seem to persuade Pepperpot off the nest just yet to feed and drink although she has chick crumb and water next to her nest if she needs it. All chicks look well and perky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Congratulations. Pics asap please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolatefudge Posted July 4, 2007 Author Share Posted July 4, 2007 Cheers everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Congratulations ............... Which breed are they ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Congratulations! Absolutely wonderful . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Would love to see some pics ..how exciting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolatefudge Posted July 4, 2007 Author Share Posted July 4, 2007 They are Cream Legbars, so they are an auto-sexing breed. I go down every two or three hours to have a peek but usually Pepperpot is firmly glued to them and they are all snuggled up under her wings but occassionaly you might be lucky enough to spot a head or bottom! Peppepot is proving to be an excellent mother, she is taking her roll very seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 I go down every two or three hours to have a peek but usually Pepperpot is firmly glued to them and they are all snuggled up under her wings but occassionaly you might be lucky enough to spot a head or bottom! Well would you please take a camera with you next time and sneak a photo or two (not that we're nosey) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...