Krysia Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Yeah!!!!!! Despite a multitude of problems we have successfully managed to hatch some chicks. We have 2 bantoms who are forever going broody so bought 12 mixed eggs on Ebay. 24 hours later the girls decided they were no longer broody! typical! So we bought an Incubator and got another 10 eggs with it, (Hubby having nightmares while I'm thinking CUBE!!!!! ) 2 weeks into incubation the incubator broke and the place we got it from is closed for 3 weeks on holiday so had to fork out for another So the eggs have had a long journey and quite a rocky one but last night before we went to bed we met our 1st chick and this morning there are 8 We are soooo happy as they are clearly strong and healthy to have survived the disturbed incubation period. I will post some pics later when we move them into the brooder as you can't see a lot through the incubator at the mo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Congratulations! I hope they are all girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 How lovely karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol U Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Many congratulations! Big expansion of housing needed I should think. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Many congratulations. Any chance of pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysia Posted September 22, 2007 Author Share Posted September 22, 2007 Yes very lovely thanks everyone. I hope they are girls because that will mean I get a Cube!!!! Otherwise hubby will insist we have chicken for dinner in a few months! Looks like number 9 is on it's way. Pics will be on later today when I can do them justice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 you should be thinking CUBE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysia Posted September 22, 2007 Author Share Posted September 22, 2007 I am but what a choise Orange...Purple....red.....Its such a hard life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysia Posted September 22, 2007 Author Share Posted September 22, 2007 We are up to 10 now!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Congratulations Krysia and Paul, can't wait for the pics.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pearsons Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 I am but what a choise Orange...Purple....red.....Its such a hard life If you can't chose you'll have to get one of each........ Helen in Hume Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysia Posted September 22, 2007 Author Share Posted September 22, 2007 I fully intend to eventually Just don't tell hubby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 It's not his decision. He's just a husband. He has no choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysia Posted September 22, 2007 Author Share Posted September 22, 2007 Not sure if I'll be showing your post to him Mel ? But I do totally agree with you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysia Posted September 22, 2007 Author Share Posted September 22, 2007 Heres some pics; First chick: First proper look: In the booder: Be Gentle! 11 chicks later (some are still in the incubator at the moment) - I might get the cube after all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 OMG they are sooooo cute! What breeds are they? I'm very jealous! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysia Posted September 22, 2007 Author Share Posted September 22, 2007 Absolutely no idea! We bought a 'pick and Mix' set of 12 eggs from ebay for people who aren't too bothered about breed just wanting a mix of colour for their garden. Thenwe got another 10 eggs with the incubator (the broodies decided they were no longer broody!) we know that he gave us 3 types of eggs cream legbar jubilee orpington and something else! E are hoping for 2 girl legbars as 2 blue eggs hatched, I'm gutted though as the white egg hasn't. We are leaving the remaining eggs in over night as 2 have chips in them but we think that 11 is the final tally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 How lovely! You definitely will need a cube! What a divine baby too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysia Posted September 23, 2007 Author Share Posted September 23, 2007 Thanks Eglutine.. We think he is gorgeous but we are a little biased! I can't believe he is 1 next in a fortnight! It has gone so quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Well done Krysia and Paul!!! The chicks are gorgeous and a very fine set up you have for them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysia Posted September 23, 2007 Author Share Posted September 23, 2007 Thanks Chrsitian. It will be a better set up when we get a Cube for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost-sheep Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 congrats!! when i get the chance i want to hatch some chicks... rapidly running out of space tho... a greenhouse,summerhouse,pond and an eglu take up alot of space in a little garden... did i mention the apple tree, cherry tree and a plum tree? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Lovely chicks - top left in your 2nd pic looks like a Cream Legbar girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost-sheep Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 little diddy dudes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...