Mama doesnt want to b mama! Number 2 and 3 on their way, started pipping this morning.
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I have 4 eggs in the incubator I forgot to mark on the calendar they should hatch any day now.1 EE eggs from my one EE hen who is laying and 3 silkie eggs I bought local.also, I have some chicks (5) that will hatch in a few days. don't know when...
I was in the pen when some chicks were hatching, and I thought the mama was attacking the egg, too. I kept pushing her away, and she kept coming back. But then I realized she was only breaking the shell to make it easier for the chick. It really was something to see.I remember when (about 2-3 months ago) my broody buff orpington (or BO) hatched some ducks. (about 7) only 1 survived out of the 5 that hatched. she was supposed to be a good mother, apparently not. another time, I put a hatching chick under her at night, next morning, it hadn't hatched yet, she got up off the nest to get food, water, etc. and when she came back, she started attacking the chick where it had pipped a hole.
I sure will! Thank you!ChickenLove6,
OMGosh those are cute!! kiss them for me!! hahahaa Congratulations on the beautiful babies.
Sherry