Day 21 on private swap eggs (Sad Update)

[tiki244]

I am sorry to here about all the bad news Marie

It seems worse when they are fully formed and then at the last minute die.

And your job too.

Just a thought on the broodies. When one of mine goes broody (rarely) I put her in a seperate place (large dog crate) with food and water. there she is left till she hatches the babys. Transferring at night is the best. But then there is the chance if you do transfer them they mey not settle in. Just a thought. Maybe your not set up for that. I just thought i would mention cause i saw the thread the other day saying the "kids" kept jumping in their nests. The eggs you sent me are 100% fert. That must be some roo you got.

 

[ginbart]

I always try to look on the bright side. Your job, you can always get another one. Now you have the time to do things at home that you haven’t had time to do before. You know like cleaning the windows, cleaning the toilet with a tooth brush, wash the walls down. Did I get a little smile out of you? And now you will have more time to stand by your bator waiting for the new babies. I will pray for you and yours. Go ahead and cry you will feel better. Hugs and kiss's

:aww

 

[tfpets]

I am sorry to hear of the hard times you are having - I hope things get better - and the little one makes it ok. Take care

 

[marie_martin]

Thanks everyone. I always know that I can get support here. My last little one is doing great. I had a great idea to try and put it under one of the older broodies and see how she does. So far so good. Just moved all the eggs to the other 3, that is right 3 broodies. I now have 4 total. Only one left to lay. I have thought of moving them to a separate area, but the only other area I have available right now is my outside brooder. I guess I could put them all in there with their eggs. I don't know. These older babies need to go but I have not had time to even think about it. I have quail eggs to go into the hatcher tomorrow and hope for a better scenario there, then will have faverolle and cochin eggs a little later on. So no time to feel sad about the lost ones, just have to move on I guess. Thanks again for all the prayers and kind words. I am sure we will be fine, and there are still others that have it much worse. Take care and God bless you all.

Marie