mimi5 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 So I ordered a candling lamp and it arrived yesterday. Decided to candle the eggs while Martha was having her "eat,drink, poo" 20 mins this morning Never having done it before....bit nervous, but watched lots of helpful videos on-line. Well, it was amazing all 9 eggs developing well. Phew, silly chicken mummy worrying But then in her hurry back to settle on her eggs again, Martha trod in her broody poo again Have to check the eggs for poop tomorrow So day 19 is next fri But I'm at work Having said that it might be all over when I get home Or if this hatch is like last time they may not hatch till day 21. Next worry........let there be girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 How exciting Mimi5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daxigirl Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 It should be 21 days unless they're Barbu d'Anvers which are 20. (You probably know that anyway.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi5 Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 It should be 21 days Thanks daxigirl I wasn't 100% sure as I had read 19 for bantams, but my experience last time was 21 days! So day 21 will be sun and I will be here and also off on mon, but back to work on tues Can I ask a couple of questions?? Martha is eating less than she was last week, poo smaller. Is that ok? Or should I worry? She seems fine. She's having wheat. Also I have some chick crumb......I could give her that? She'll be on it once the chicks hatch. I'm going to remove the roosting bars from inside the classic, then was going to fill the poo tray with snowflake as a floor material. Will that be ok for the chicks? Or would shavings be better? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 I've used shaving ,shredded wood chip and chopped rapeseed straw for chick with no problems the shredded one is good when they get to a couple of weeks old because it's light enough for them to dust bath in. I did find that the first shaving I used were to big for chicks under 6 weeks old as it didn't lay even on the floor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daxigirl Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Flooring will be fine whatever you use. I'd give her the usual pellets that she's used to, I also put a little pot of chopped fruit near so she can have a snackette without leaving the nest, the juice in the fruit doesn't go amiss either. If she doesn't eat it in a few hours chuck it away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claireabella Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Tomorrow is hatching day isn't it Mimi? Please, please keep us updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi5 Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share Posted April 11, 2015 Oh yes it is But today I've heard faint cheeping from inside the eggs under Martha and also chipping as the chicks work their way out It's amazing.........can't wait till the morning to have a proper look when mum's off the nest Might not sleep much maybe I should count chicks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Tell us! Any chicks yet??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 It is so exciting. I have only hatched with an incubator I have not used a broody. I have done it three times at home and twice at school and I love it. Hope you have lots of fluffy chicks this morning. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Come on! The suspense is killing us! Anyone would think there are more important things... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi5 Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 Ok, Ok I know the suspense is killing me too So this morning I was expecting maybe at least 1 cutie........nope! 5 eggs had cracks and there was more louder cheeping Matha was a nervous first time mum and desperate to get back to them So I let her. But just about to go out for a couple of hours.......so took a quick peak.......but Martha who has been a quite gentle broody has turned in to a lean mean pecking machine But.......I did see a fluffy foot peak out and movement under her breast and wings (and got 3 jolly good pecks for the privilege ) Will report back later! Purplemanics I remember when Tumble hatched I was hatching then too, Martha was one of those babies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi5 Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 So the latest is....... 3 cuties have hatch so far 2 Martha babies and 1 Polly baby So 5 to go Ah I'd forgotten how cute their cheeping is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 PICTURES!!! Mandatory as you should know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi5 Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 PICTURES!!! I know I know, but my tech (aka No 1 son ) has gone out for the afternoon! ASAP I promise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
