MJ's little flock

[LozzyR]

For a while, I thought maybe it was having a snooze. I'm glad I eventually checked and relieved Peggy of her responsibilities.

I was hoping so too, but still had a bad feeling.

 

[RoyalChick]

I looked and it's dead.

Spoiler: Prepare yourself

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I assume Peggy squashed it.

Oh MJ. So sorry.

 

[RoyalChick]

It may not be Peggy. It may have had something wrong with it. It looks like it didn’t fully come out of the egg.

 

[MaryJanet]

It may not be Peggy. It may have had something wrong with it. It looks like it didn’t fully come out of the egg.

I think she trod on the egg and it shattered, and in doing so she also trod on the chick while its neck was bent.

 

[MaryJanet]

Ivy is a careful hen and I think the remaining embryo is safer with her than Peggy or both hens.

 

[MaryJanet]

Oh MJ. So sorry.

Thank you RC.

 

[MaryJanet]

I've ended up relieved that the other egg isn't due until tomorrow. It's given me time to separate Peg from the nest.

 

[BY Bob]

I'm back on the milk crate, washed and fed and equipped.

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What a great way to spend your time off.

 

[BY Bob]

These two have had such strong instincts throughout. I'm very proud of them

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It's like they almost like each other. Amazing what motherhood can do.

 

[BY Bob]

I looked and it's dead.

Spoiler: Prepare yourself

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I assume Peggy squashed it.

I'm so sorry for all of you!