We finished this afternoon with a 100% hatch rate. We started with 11 but 2 were clear (Icelandics) and were removed. We went into lockdown with nine and we now have nine chicks. Here they are:
1 Icelandic. Interesting color, black with orange neck. It looks like a wooly mammoth next to the bantams. This little guy came from an egg with multiple cracks and candle wax all over the small end!
Next is 1 Barred Buff Bantam Cochin Split to Barred Black Bantam Cochin. Heretofore known as "Eyeball."
Then the 3 Barred Black Bantam Cochins Split to Barred Buff Bantam Cochins.
Lastly 4 Bantam Mille Fleur Cochins.
All of the eggs except the Icelandic came from Lynne (wwmicasa1). Thanks Lynne for the extras I shared with Kelly and for the careful marking on the eggs. It made it easy!
The Brinseas are cleaned, disinfected and put away! The babies are tucked safely in their brooder now that the photo shoot is over. They have tiny zip tie bands on now but I am going to buy some real ones tomorrow at the feed store. I am really excited to see how these little guys turn out.
1 Icelandic. Interesting color, black with orange neck. It looks like a wooly mammoth next to the bantams. This little guy came from an egg with multiple cracks and candle wax all over the small end!
Next is 1 Barred Buff Bantam Cochin Split to Barred Black Bantam Cochin. Heretofore known as "Eyeball."
Then the 3 Barred Black Bantam Cochins Split to Barred Buff Bantam Cochins.
Lastly 4 Bantam Mille Fleur Cochins.
All of the eggs except the Icelandic came from Lynne (wwmicasa1). Thanks Lynne for the extras I shared with Kelly and for the careful marking on the eggs. It made it easy!
The Brinseas are cleaned, disinfected and put away! The babies are tucked safely in their brooder now that the photo shoot is over. They have tiny zip tie bands on now but I am going to buy some real ones tomorrow at the feed store. I am really excited to see how these little guys turn out.
