Simulated Natural Nest Incubation~Experiment #1 So it begins....

[LindaB220]

Truly one of the most rewarding sights ever. You are the first. Love it.

 

[foxvalleyfarm]

Am I the only one who just picture an IV bag filled with broth? No? ... Ok, just me then

That was the first thing I thought of

 

[lularat]

Wow, haven't followed this thread in a few days....so exciting! The miracle of "hatching". I love to watch and it never gets old. Keep the pics and videos coming Beekissed and thanks!

 

[Windy Bay Farm]

Ladies and gentlemen ..... we have a pip. Egg # 6 has decided to be first out this morning and is cheeping(heh heh...get it? chipping/cheeping...oh, never mind...it was funny in my own mind ) her way through the shell. e

YAAAA HOOOO !!!! Congrats Bee !!!!

Teasing the chick....

Such an amazing site to see and the "pucking" just never gets old

 

[Beekissed]

 

[Tomtommom]

Yeah, It's just you. Have you thought about medical treatment?

But...but... It's FUN not being right in the head!

 

[theawesomechick]

More pictures? Pretty pretty pretty pretty PLEASE?

 

[Beekissed]

Okay, folks...another learning moment for me. I've only ever seen chicks hatched by a broody or that came in the mail or from a TSC, so bear with me....I've only ever seen them after they have been hatched for some time, are dry and fully functioning, ready for action. This chick is dry but seems very tired and does not stand up yet...normal? Cheeps, open the eyes a little but seems sleepy and hasn't tried to stand flat on its feet yet or push up with its legs. Legs are not splayed but remain curled up under him with toes curled, which leaves this chick flat on his chest and face. Nudging him results in some flapping, cheeping and flopping around but no standing...normal?

 

[ocap]

sounds normal

 

[mzstre]

It takes them a while to recover from all that hard work. Mine always sleep quite a bit for the first 8 to 12 hours after hatching.