MJ's little flock

[Scrambles83]

I'll be fine Bob. I've been through much, much worse and ghat knowledge keeps me strong when things go wrong.

That's not the same as unfeeling. It's more like resilience than unfeeling.

Ivy is coping well. Peggy is almost not broody anymore and spending more time up than sitting.

I was hoping for an easy hatch, I said it over and over through the incubation. That didn't work out,but that's chickens. Things go wrong. Look at your year, look at Sif, River, Sandy... the list goes on. Chickens invite us to be resilient and I try to step up to that.

If the new coop got here this week I was considering letting Belle do what you have let your ladies do with the barnyard bitsa eggs I could get from the farm a few blocks away where my girls came from.
It’s been hot here so I’ve been taking Belle out, she started plucking her chest feathers again yesterday when she was in there which tells me she’s as serious as the first time. The 2 other times she was a bit half arsed. 4 times since spring though, is that crazy or normal?!
I’m back at work friday and coop isn’t here so instead ive set up the cage for her tonight to try to coax her out of it.
I’ll think on the idea a bit longer, I’m not sure how emotionally resilient I am right now…or ever honestly, I’m a sook!

Sorry for the novel on your thread MJ! It helps to share with chicken folk, others don’t understand or care

 

[MaryJanet]

If the new coop got here this week I was considering letting Belle do what you have let your ladies do with the barnyard bitsa eggs I could get from the farm a few blocks away where my girls came from.
It’s been hot here so I’ve been taking Belle out, she started plucking her chest feathers again yesterday when she was in there which tells me she’s as serious as the first time. The 2 other times she was a bit half arsed. 4 times since spring though, is that crazy or normal?!
I’m back at work friday and coop isn’t here so instead ive set up the cage for her tonight to try to coax her out of it.
I’ll think on the idea a bit longer, I’m not sure how emotionally resilient I am right now…or ever honestly, I’m a sook!

Sorry for the novel on your thread MJ! It helps to share with chicken folk, others don’t understand or care

Many things in life carry emotional risk but, for me weighing it all up and taking a chance means life is more meaningful for the broodies and me. I probably will try another hen hatch one day, but given Peggy's temperament, I'll probably be very strict about one hen in a nest and I may not give her any eggs in future. Mary and Ivy I feel I could trust but not together and not Peggy. On the other hand, maybe now that she knows, she'll be more careful.

But in your case, there's a child's feelings in the mix, which is a huge factor. Belle is a determined broody, I'm sure you could rely on her next year or the year after.

 

[MaryJanet]

If the new coop got here this week I was considering letting Belle do what you have let your ladies do with the barnyard bitsa eggs I could get from the farm a few blocks away where my girls came from.
It’s been hot here so I’ve been taking Belle out, she started plucking her chest feathers again yesterday when she was in there which tells me she’s as serious as the first time. The 2 other times she was a bit half arsed. 4 times since spring though, is that crazy or normal?!
I’m back at work friday and coop isn’t here so instead ive set up the cage for her tonight to try to coax her out of it.
I’ll think on the idea a bit longer, I’m not sure how emotionally resilient I am right now…or ever honestly, I’m a sook!

Sorry for the novel on your thread MJ! It helps to share with chicken folk, others don’t understand or care

By the way, I like reading long comments!

 

[MaryJanet]

It is very sad about the squashed chick. To have come all that way and aaaaalmost made it. Poor baby.

On the other hand, the hens will have gained experience from this and will be much better prepared for next time. Please don't give up MJ.

(an excessive amount of hugs provided, both for comfort and in case I came across as harsh which was not my intention)

I never read "harsh" into your words ACM

I know, that poor little baby.

Peggy will be ok. Ivy too.

 

[MaryJanet]

I've had a look in the nest and there are no signs of hatching. No peeps either. Ivy was very cooperative, as usual.

 

[BY Bob]

If the new coop got here this week I was considering letting Belle do what you have let your ladies do with the barnyard bitsa eggs I could get from the farm a few blocks away where my girls came from.
It’s been hot here so I’ve been taking Belle out, she started plucking her chest feathers again yesterday when she was in there which tells me she’s as serious as the first time. The 2 other times she was a bit half arsed. 4 times since spring though, is that crazy or normal?!
I’m back at work friday and coop isn’t here so instead ive set up the cage for her tonight to try to coax her out of it.
I’ll think on the idea a bit longer, I’m not sure how emotionally resilient I am right now…or ever honestly, I’m a sook!

Sorry for the novel on your thread MJ! It helps to share with chicken folk, others don’t understand or care

It is not an easy decision to make or one to rush into. I do believe the risk to momma hen is low. The majority of the risk is to the human heart. You must be ready, if you can be.

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

I never read "harsh" into your words ACM

I know, that poor little baby.

Peggy will be ok. Ivy too.

Thank goodness for that.!

I frequently suffer from severe foot-in-mouth disease and only realize how something sounds when it's too late, if I realize at all...

Thank you for your patience, understanding, er dispensation? Any way, thanks!

 

[BY Bob]

I never read "harsh" into your words ACM

I know, that poor little baby.

Peggy will be ok. Ivy too.

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

I've had a look in the nest and there are no signs of hatching. No peeps either. Ivy was very cooperative, as usual.

There's still time I hope.

Do you suppose Ivy will know if the egg is not viable and give up?

 

[MaryJanet]

It is not an easy decision to make or one to rush into. I do believe the risk to momma hen is low. The majority of the risk is to the human heart. You must be ready, if you can be.

Exactly. Prepare for the worst while hoping for the best.