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[My Pretty Pekins]

Hello My Pretty Pekins.
Welcome to BYC.
There's nothing quite like watching a mum hatch and rear chicks.

Too true, in fact here's a few pictures...
We ended up cracking the last three eggs, one had not developed right and two were developed but dead, possibly to weak to get out. Oh well, 5/8 is good for a first-timer!

 

[Shadrach]

Too true, in fact here's a few pictures...
We ended up cracking the last three eggs, one had not developed right and two were developed but dead, possibly to weak to get out. Oh well, 5/8 is good for a first-timer!

I try to limit the broody hens here to 6 eggs. I've found over the years that 6 or less preferably gives the chicks better survival chances. Silly things like mum trying to get 10 or 12 chicks under her wings make a difference as does trying to feed more than 6.
The chickens here free range and apart from having food and water provided, take care of their own young.

 

[My Pretty Pekins]

Shadrach,

That's really interesting, thanks for the advice! Our five are certainly healthy, and our broody (she's quite young) is doing really well for a first try!

 

[Shadrach]

Shadrach,

That's really interesting, thanks for the advice! Our five are certainly healthy, and our broody (she's quite young) is doing really well for a first try!

Mum and chicks is a great thing to watch.

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. Enjoy the hen raised chicks.

 

[CarpCharacin]

Welcome to BYC! We're glad you decided to join our wonderful community!

 

[fldiver97]

Welcome Nice to have you here!

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you decided to join us

 

[cluckmecoop7]

Welcome!