They do think that way, I also feel like im momma lol
theyre my brothers, i just incubated, hatched and look after them til they can go to his allotment
Eventually I found out
it has taken so long for the guy who sent the eggs to reply...
they are Lavender Ameraucana bantams!
and Im sooooo attached, really dont think Im going to be able to hand them over!
they follow me everywhere, the first hatched cuddles into me and goes to sleep
urg its hard!
Ive just had my first hatch, and 1 of the chicks hadnt fully absorbed the yolk, i left her in the incubator and it was fully absorbed, she is fine now.
I did read somewhere that the intestines can be pushed back gently, the only thing I can think of is the heat of the incubator making the...
OK thanks again for your advice
I shall hold off on the treats
when I was cleaning them out yesterday they say the mealworms I have for my turtle and they went nuts!
my next thing is to find out what breed they are
Thank you M@M@2four
my heat lamp is at 1 end of the brooder so they have the heat graduating towards the other end of the brooder
I use kitchen roll on the floor of the brooder
another question if you dont mind....
at what age is best to start giving treats?
Mine are only 5 days old so I guess...
Jealousy is a horrible thing
Your home and family sound lovely!
Some people just dont like "the new guy" if you get my meaning, I suppose its like beinging the new kid in class
Just stay away and keep to yourselves when it comes to them, it seems like everyone else is fine so in a way its their...
HEY! theres nothing wrong with talking to them lol
if there is then I need locking up lol
I talked to them alot, and now they respond to my voice but dont seem to bother with anyone else
when mine were hatching 1 was the same, the only difference is whe I started talking it would chirp back at me
Try leaving it a few hours and check again
good luck!