The Poultry Keeper

NannyP · Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2005 7:49 am Post subject: Photos of the 1st three babies

Okay, here goes.

This is a blue bantam orpington I think.

This is a black bantam Orpington deciding it wants to go where it's warmer, so a bum shot I'm afraid.

Tiny Buff Pekin, whos' brother or sister is still pipping.

Blue chick heading back to warmer climes.

The other Pekin egg had slipped inot the remains of the Orp egg, so my midwifery skills came to the fore!!
maran eggs, as far as I could tell, are still quiet.
Will take more photos later. flower

Knobby · Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2005 7:53 am Post subject:

Hoooray....well done Mum & well done NannyP.....So, what time were you up this morning ?
I bet youre so excited !

Deb_Moderator · Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 3661

Ooooooo!!!!!!! They are soooooo sweet!!!!!! Nanny P you must be in heaven right now, floating on the clouds! How wonderfully precious!

I am very, very happy for you!

NannyP · Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2005 7:59 am Post subject:

Thank you.
I was up at 5, because I have a cold and I was writing an angry letter in my head. Deb will confimr, I didn't go out and check til 7, and these are what I found. May move the maran eggs to another broody today, I will see how they're doing later.
So, still a pekin to break free this morning.
Smile

Knobby · Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2005 8:01 am Post subject:

Whats Mum up to? Is she still sitting tight ?

NannyP · Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2005 8:01 am Post subject:

I think I should remove the box today, so that Mum and chicks can move around freely and then we won't risk a baby being lost in the dead space at the back. That's what I think, how about others?

NannyP · Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2005 8:02 am Post subject:

Yes, but I wonder whether she'll give up on the marans once this last pekin is out.

Knobby · Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2005 8:05 am Post subject:

I guess it wouldnt hurt to put them under another broody? But i only have experience of incubators ! I guess youve got a few hours yet to get a proper answer !
Now, get yourself out there and play with them !

Gina · Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 471 Location: Kent

That is fantastic news!...those chicks are real cuties!.....Sending much congratulations your way Exclamation

NannyP · Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2005 8:08 am Post subject:

I think I will, and then if they or one hatches, I can slip it back in with Blue.

NannyP · Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2005 8:09 am Post subject:

Thanks Gina Very Happy

Lisa · Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2005 8:23 am Post subject:

Aw, so sweet - well done all Very Happy

Looking forward to more updates!

jaydee67 · Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2005 10:18 am Post subject:

Congr-hatch-ulations nanny p! Very cute! I love the blue one!

From my limited experience with broodies she should sit tight for a while yet. The chicks don't need to eat or drink yet and will be too wobbly to go far from her. I don't think she will abandon the eggs today, but you do what you're comfortable with.

Julia

Deb_Moderator · Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 3661

Doesn't it look like the blue bantam is smiling?! Very Happy

CP · Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2005 10:30 am Post subject:

What lovely pics of your new babies, NannyP! Well done to you & Blue. Very Happy