So here is little Eko. my one chick that hatched on this HAL, leaning up against the egg shell it just hatched from. Definitely a paint, has pink toes and is bright yellow but I can see the black spots throughout. Will post a cuter photo when s(he) is all fluffed up!🥰
Thanks! 🥰
She’s actually white! I posted this photo other places but gives a good example of the variety of down colors in Silkies that could end up as white chickens!😊
Eko is "shadowing" at the edge of the aircell.
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Unfortunately my hatchery order with Eko's buddies has been delayed and will not arrive on Saturday, but will be here (hopefully) on April 22, so the little one will be alone for almost 2 weeks! Plan to put a stuffed animal in the brooder and a...
Sounds like the little one may be malpositioned. I would intervene at this point. You may find these helpful:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/guide-to-assisted-hatching-for-all-poultry.72886/
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/step-by-step-guide-to-assisted-hatching.64660/