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I have a Momma that hatched 3 of 14 eggs she was sitting on last Friday, then left the nest 36 hrs later. I took 8 of the remaining eggs, put them in bucket with straw, and have successfully hatched 1-2 more each day since - The evening after they hatch, I've taken them out to Momma (as people...

Update (not sure how to post this correctly in the subject of message -advice appreciated!): I took little chicky out to Mama at dusk, and set him just near her. She clucked at her and adjusted herself so he could come snuggle under her wing. It was truly one of the sweetest things I've ever...

Wow! They look SO yummy! I've been trying to think of things to make with eggs ... imagine that!!! This morning, my DH mentioned custard. Now, I'm inspired to try egg noodles!!!

Thanks so much for the quick replies! I'll try to put the chick under her tonight ... and, who knows, maybe I'll have another little one to accompany her by then!!! For now, is the baby okay in the bucket along with the eggs, at about 100 degrees (measured with oral/rectal thermometer at top...

I have a broody that hatched 3 of 9 eggs on Friday/Saturday, then left the nest with the babies yesterday. I carefully put the eggs into a straw nest in a bucket, put it under a heat lamp, covered with a cup of water. I closely watched the temp and did what I could, and lo and behold, I have...

I managed to catch Broody with two of her (?) peeps out from under her wing - not a flattering shot of this pretty Mama, but the best of the babies so far. I'm wondering now if other hens may have snuck eggs in. Our rooster is a Silver-Laced Wyandotte, and our other hens include Silver- and...

I would love to post some pictures ... if I could get any! They still just peak out for a second, the pop back under Mama. I'll keep trying. For now, I can only tell you that they (OF COURSE) are cute, cute, cute!!! (mix of a Buff Orpington hen and Silver-Laced Wyandotte roo - I have no...

Thanks so much for your reply and encouragement, SunnyChick! I can't wait to go out in the morning and see what there is to see! Have a great night!!!

Broody hen has eggs hatching - I wasn't sure if they were fertile, but apparently ... THEY WERE! Anyway, I'm now wondering what I'm in for. Mama hen is a Buff Orpington, Daddy Roo is a Silver-Laced Wyandotte. Does anyone have experience with this combination? Thanks!!!

Thanks for the link, SunnyChic! It was helpful, but I still am feeling pretty uncertain about what to expect since I didn't plan this very well ... or at all. There's at least 2 chicks out there now, it's hard to say how many others as they mostly are staying hidden under the Mama's wings -...

I have a Buff Orpington that went broody about 3 weeks ago, and has been faithfully sitting on 14 eggs. I was uncertain if they were fertile and was going to look into candling or other methods to check today to make sure that her efforts were not in vain. BUT, I just went out to check on her...

Just a quick update - She did just continue to improve, and we were able to re-introduce her to the flock yesterday. She appears completely recovered, and it doesn't look like anyone is picking on her. Retrospectively, I do think she was just beat up by the others. I wonder why? Just a...

Hi! I'm new to chickens - just raising my first batch of mixed babies. Whereas before I was in awe of their cuteness, they are they are now into the teenager phase and just so awe-kward that I find myself constantly chuckling! I've got only one worthy pic in my current stock, which I'm...

Here's another picture of her - obviously not showing the problem, but just to show that she looks pretty normal otherwise! I look forward to hearing back from you, or another helper that knows more than me! Thanks again.

Couldn't get my better picture to upload for some reason. It's pretty hard to see what's going on, just mostly oozing and matted feathers on the back and under wings - Overall I think she's looking better, chest looks normal now. I am feeding an unmedicated feed called Dumor Chick...

Hello. We are raising our first-ever batch of chicks (currently 3 1/2 weeks old), and overall having a wonderful time of it. BUT, we have one silver-laced Wyandotte that seems to be having some sort of a skin problem or possibly something gone awry with her feathers growing in OR she may have...