Hatchlings on the way!

Birtles

In the Brooder
5 Years
Sep 4, 2014
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Rochdale, Lancashire, UK
Hi Guys
I'm in the UK and got my first eggs hatching today! Only 2 eggs made it to today from 6 that went under the broody mum, but one is cheeping and has a hole in it - the other still quiet.
How long does the hatching process take? Got 11 more in an incubator due in 2 weeks as well.
I moved mum and the 2 eggs this morning to an empty stable. After reading some threads have realised that I should have moved her when I put eggs under her. Wouldn't have lost the other 4 eggs if I had! Oh well, I know better for next time.
Hopefully I'll pick up more goods tips from you guys as we go!
 
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Baby Alice born 45 mins ago! 0lb 1oz!
 
Hello :frow and Welcome To BYC! Alice is adorable! Good luck with the rest of the hatch!
 
Hello there and welcome to BYC!
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What a cutie pie!!! Good luck with the rest of your hatch and welcome to our flock!
 
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Thanks everyone! Quick question though - how long until the chicks start getting up and pecking about for themselves? Bearing in mind that newly hatched Alice is the only one so far (she hatched about 6 hours ago) is it normal for a chick to stay under mum for so long?
 

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