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NannyP



Joined: 13 Apr 2005
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Location: 86310 Nr St Savin
PostPosted: Mon Sep 05, 2005 3:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Will look forward to seeing the baby's, and by the way, I have a Wellie and as I recall they're not great broodies, so it's probably just as well Laughing
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deanojul67



Joined: 01 Jul 2005
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 05, 2005 5:12 pm    Post subject: yes Reply with quote
Mind you i cant wait to see what they look like even though they aren't pedigree, cant wait to see the co lour 's etc, hope it all goes OK, as i said i moved her last night and locked her in let her out at 6.45 am she didn't come out but came out about 7.30 ate the corn drink and back on the nest...

mind you i did get another shock this morn my RIR Cock started crowing this morning. Smile

how long can i expect her to sit before venturing out with the chicks after hatching?
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Deb_Moderator



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PostPosted: Mon Sep 05, 2005 5:28 pm    Post subject: Re: yes Reply with quote
deanojul67 wrote:
how long can i expect her to sit before venturing out with the chicks after hatching?

If there are still a few eggs under her (that didn't hatch) she will give it about a day to see if they will. Otherwise she waits till the last one pokes it's head out (normally) and then off they go! Wink
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deanojul67



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PostPosted: Mon Sep 05, 2005 8:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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If there are still a few eggs under her (that didn't hatch) she will give it about a day to see if they will. Otherwise she waits till the last one pokes it's head out (normally) and then off they go



so do i have to feed or water them or does mom take care of that too, I have chick crumbs ready Smile
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Deb_Moderator



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PostPosted: Mon Sep 05, 2005 8:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Put a little crumbs and water in with mum and chicks...she will teach/show them. It is really cute the way she clucks to them and sounds so excited about it. Wink
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deanojul67



Joined: 01 Jul 2005
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 05, 2005 8:51 pm    Post subject: i cant wait Reply with quote
i cant wait, just hope it all goes OK as Ive never done anything like this ,It is a awesome experience, a little scary though too, this forum is very helpful Smile
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summayah



Joined: 14 Apr 2005
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Location: luton
PostPosted: Mon Sep 05, 2005 10:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
just enjoy watching her with the babies and talking to them ~ it is amazing, the different sounds she will make for them. My first broody was a welsummer ~ crazy bird she is, but she raised her three chicks well, apart from kicking them over a few times in the first few days and leaving them out of bed if she was tired and they couldn't find their way up to bed. Aside from that lovely mother. Hope it goes well
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deanojul67



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PostPosted: Mon Sep 05, 2005 11:15 pm    Post subject: ta Reply with quote
Cheers i will do Smile
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deanojul67



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PostPosted: Thu Sep 08, 2005 8:56 pm    Post subject: long time Reply with quote
Hey guys it seems ages and shes only been sat about 9 n 1/2 days i think Arrow
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summayah



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PostPosted: Thu Sep 08, 2005 9:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
but look at it another way ~ that's about half way ~ they'll be here in no time.
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NannyP



Joined: 13 Apr 2005
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Location: 86310 Nr St Savin
PostPosted: Thu Sep 08, 2005 9:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
You'll have to distract yourself and make the days seem to pass more quickly Laughing
I can't remember, do you have a due date??
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deanojul67



Joined: 01 Jul 2005
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 09, 2005 3:42 pm    Post subject: not sure nanny as im not 100% Reply with quote
not sure nanny as I'm not 100% as to when she started sitting, i know sounds stupid but what happened my daughter forgot to fetch in the eggs as she loves doing that so I'm not sure exactly when she went on , i think shes been on 10 and a half day ish and i think Debs said 19 day so i think 18Th 19 Th ish Shocked Confused Embarassed Question
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