All Set for January 4th (Its over...)

[PandoraTaylor]

Congrats-

Mine just looks at me.....

 

[vfem]

I'm a bit worried, the ladies seemed to be off their nests more then usual today. I saw the out in their run twice. And usually I only see them off of it once to eat here and there... I'm afraid they are getting to antsy!??!

Cross your fingers...

Come on Jan 4th!

Don't quit on me!!! I know I am expecting way to much from them, but they are silkies... they can do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[sonew123]

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ahhhh noooooooo strap them down!!!!

 

[vfem]

Oh no Oh no... my white girl, Muppet, has quit sitting... she's given up! I found them cool this morning, and had to slide them under my other girl. Now she has to do 8 all by herself

I'm so bummed!!!!

 

[sonew123]

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Crapola! Muppet needs a talking to how dare she after 60+ days on sitting and killing herself for eggs that she get up to stretch !!! Man 5 more days. Hope that other broody has a big fat butt!! LOL>>>>

 

[vfem]

So far little Ms. Fillet is handling them all by herself. Muppet decided to sit for a little longer... but she is staying off the nest longer and longer now. I feel so bad for making them sit so long. But we're looking at 3 days now. So Fillet may be able to pull it off by herself, and I'm sure Muppet will still mama some of them depending on how many make it. I went out today and checked on them... everyone was happy and fat. I put extra bowls in the coop with some by the nesting boxes for the broodies. They are pretty happy and healthy from what I see.

So I am way hopeful still!

 

[vfem]

I'm being a nervous Nilly here! I've checked 3 times today and NOTHING! ARGH!

I did listen to one of the silkie eggs and I heard a "tap tap tap" inside. It just scares me because it was 11 degrees last night... and another cold one tonight.

Mama will keep them warm I hope, fingers and toes crossed for some fuzzy butts in the morning!

 

[kathyinmo]

I'm dying to hear the results of this thread!

 

[sonew123]

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your killing me! Silly nothing! your being a good mommy-I get that way everytime...hopefully we get good news and pictures today-

 

[vfem]

I checked this morning when I went to get all the ICE out of everyone's water. Brought out some hot water jugs to heat things up in the coop. Sadly, not a single pip.

I'm wondering if the dip in temps have slowed down development so they may just be behind a day or 2? I hope that is all it is. I will be heart broken if I'm an empty nester.

Don't worry, I got my blackberry so if something happens I can get a shot and send it right here!