"BYC MEMBERS" Babies are Hatched! 04/01/09 - Pic Heavy!

[Bec]

She was pretty tiny and soo cute!!!

 

[ranchhand]

Well, today I did the Ronald Reagan thing and took down the wall! Now that everyone is dry and a little steadier on their feet, they are getting along fine. I am thoroughly enjoying seeing their curiousity- pecking at everything, like what's that, can I eat it?

The last one to hatch, which I think was an Orp/Cochin, has matted feathers on her back. I may try a little work with warm water and a paper towel tonight. She's not as steady as the rest.

They are adorable, and Bec, I'm sorry I couldn't get a better hatch, not your fault! Now that I know how the horrible humidity swings affect the incubator, I will be better prepared next time!

 

[Bec]

Well I am glad you are happy with them! I can't wait to see them grow!

I am a new Grandma AGAIN today! There is a BYC member who is local and she PM'd me today to tell me that her DBH's are hatching today under her broody!!! So far she has a blue and what sounds like a splash. 1 more has pipped and she is expecting 2 more after that! She bought 5 eggs, placed them under her silkie hen and when she candled last week, there were babies is all of them! I am hoping all of her hatch! Seems like these DBH's are doing better under broodies.

 

[ranchhand]

If I only had a broody! The only one who has ever gone broody is the bantam cochin Goldie Hen. The BR's are not at all interested!

Speaking of Goldie, here's a pic-

Nothing ruffles her feathers!

 

[karen71]

oooh
the snake scared me it is was only a picture

 

[Bec]

Oh, I love that picture!!! Good thing she is a brave little gal and truth be told, he wasn't after her!!! What a gorgeous snake!!!

 

[ranchhand]

That's one of 2 yellow rat snakes that live here- they are allowed one egg per day. It's an agreement we worked out last year. They are quite skillful at negotiating.

 

[Bec]

Karen and I decided that you need some silkies!! Then you are sure to have a broody when needed

 

[ranchhand]

Oh no, you aren't dragging me over to the dark side of the evil silkies!

 

[Bec]

I think you need a few!!