The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  More photos of nanny's chicks Goto page Previous  1, 2, 3  Next          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Eggs and Growers Author Message Knobby Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 6707 Location: North Warwickshire Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2005 12:55 pm    Post subject: Owwwww.....theyre gorgeous ! u take a good pic too ! They always look nicer with mum & not stuck in a brooder ! Any news on the marans ? Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10923 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2005 1:13 pm    Post subject: Well, she's is still sitting on the eggs, but they are quite well forward so not as hot as maybe, and no pipping. Will continue to monitor and hope. Back to top Knobby Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 6707 Location: North Warwickshire Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2005 1:17 pm    Post subject: Good luck ! I'll always let u have a couple of mine ! Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10923 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2005 1:24 pm    Post subject: Aw, thanks but I could go and buy sonme day olds and hour away, I will wait and see. And maybe just be happy with those we have. Back to top Knobby Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 6707 Location: North Warwickshire Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2005 1:26 pm    Post subject: Ooooo...i bet thats tempting....how many would u get .....6 or 12 ? Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10923 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2005 1:27 pm    Post subject: None, I will not be tempted Back to top Knobby Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 6707 Location: North Warwickshire Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2005 1:29 pm    Post subject: Remember the ice cream machine ! Oh look a couple of Maran chicks ! Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10923 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2005 2:11 pm    Post subject: Fowl play Get it FOWL play. Back to top Lisa Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 3236 Location: Milton Keynes, Bucks Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2005 3:31 pm    Post subject: Just loverly - and great commentary on your website too. Thank you for sharing Back to top summayah Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 4289 Location: luton Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2005 3:54 pm    Post subject: looking at the maran chicks, aren't they lovely ? But they both look different like different coloured beaks and different size and brighter white spot ~ would these things determine whether they were girls or boys? Back to top Knobby Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 6707 Location: North Warwickshire Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2005 4:52 pm    Post subject: Im not sure......i dont mind what they are really.....as long as they are both girls ! Back to top jaydee67 Moderator Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 4903 Location: Shetland Islands Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2005 10:31 pm    Post subject: You got a camera that can take pics of the chicks you will get fromt eh eggs in the bator! Want to lend it to me? Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 14861 Location: Hampshire Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2005 1:03 am    Post subject: You are supposed to be able to sex Maran chicks by the spot on the head. But I can't remember if it's darker for males or females? Maybe someone else knows for sure - Mojo?? Back to top Knobby Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 6707 Location: North Warwickshire Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2005 8:11 am    Post subject: Theres nothing Mojo doesnt know about Marans ! Back to top tinacam Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 37 Location: London Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2005 7:46 pm    Post subject: Beautiful babies! Lovely pics. Thanks for sharing! Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Eggs and Growers All times are GMT + 1 Hour Goto page Previous  1, 2, 3  Next Page 2 of 3 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group