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[Madcap621]

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Well, they aren't feathered out, but they are dry.

I am delighted with 6/8.

I started with 10, 2 were clear. The last 2 are still 'cooking' but took these 6 out of the bator this am. You wanted Silv. Lake pix, here are the first!

I am eggstatic!

 

[stirkle]

will they need grit tomorrow when i start to feed them... only hatched today...they will only be getting crumb?

 

[GreenGoddess]

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If you are only giving them crumbles then no. They will not need grit.. When they start free ranging or eating bugs or plants (ie grass, flowers, etc) or even table scraps they will need grit..

Goddess

 

[stirkle]

ahh thanks... i will get them grit anyway on monday or tomorrow if it is open just to be safe...

 

[chickenmeadow]

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Well, they aren't feathered out, but they are dry.

I am delighted with 6/8.

I started with 10, 2 were clear. The last 2 are still 'cooking' but took these 6 out of the bator this am. You wanted Silv. Lake pix, here are the first!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/43761_silvlakenvelder4-2_021.jpg

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/43761_silvlakenvelder4-2_019.jpg I am eggstatic!

They are fantastic! Looking forward to future pics. Thanks!

 

[Madcap621]

MY chickies sending YOUR chickies Good Hatching vibes!

[Can't help it, they're just so darn CUTE!!

Silver Lakenvelder Yup, Lap Chicks!

 

[chickenmeadow]

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I know that my chick starter crumbles already has grit in it, so it's made to be "all they need." to get started. Have fun with your lil' duckies.

 

[chickenmeadow]

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Thanks chickies we can all enjoy the good hatching vibes! Fun pics you've posted.

 

[chickenmeadow]

I had just noticed that a few congratulations are still in order for:

Farmerlor: Congrats on you "hatching now" as you posted & good luck with your next 2 hatches. pg. 24

Kelly HM: Turkey poults! Congrats on those! Hope to see pics. pg. 31

Chief: Congrats on the 1st unseen chick under your 1 of 3 broody hens. The three pics of your broodys hens are lovely. Go broodies! pg. 32

Hope I didn't miss anyone else.

 

[chickenmeadow]

For those of you who haven't seen a chick hatch yet, here is a progression of pics from a hatch of mine in Feb. this year. This can also be found on page 1 of this hatch-a-long thread. Enjoy! Hope you get to see yours real soon.
*My Hatch Progression, from pip, zip to hatch (se post #596)
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=288983&p=60