Ok, now were hatching! UPDATES!

[The Sheriff]

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I have four out of 6 BLRW's pipped. Three Ameraucanas doing nothing. One of them I think needs to be tossed. It has three little dried drops of something that have oozed out. The shell looks discolored too. No odor though and I have a nose like a bloodhound!
I finally found feather dusters at WalMart but I had to buy the ostrich ones with the longer feathers. One of my last batch of babies got his toe caught in a tightly wound feather and it was really ugly. I just had the duster laying on th floor of the brooder. Someone suggested hanging it so that they can get under it but not strangle or get themselves caught. I am watching them really close right now but I will remove it before we go to bed. They can cry all they want, I can't hear it upstairs!

 

[kathyinmo]

As always, Mary, I love your pictures!

Heck, you could make your very own chick calendar, with all your lovely photos!

 

[seminolewind]

I love the idea of a feather duster. Have you used it before?

 

[The Sheriff]

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Thanks Kathy, that's in my plan for next Christmas!

 

[The Sheriff]

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Yes, but with less than stellar results. You can read about it here. https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=278521&p=1
That's why it is hanging instead of laying down.

 

[halo]

You really take some beautiful pictures. That baby in the feather duster is just adorable.

 

[Overeasyplz]

I agree they are awesome pics.. I love hatching on the weekend!! Yay you got chickies!!

 

[The Sheriff]

Why shucks, thanks!

 

[flgardengirl]

Your feather duster chick photo is a real winner.....just precious!!!

 

[Painted Spirit]

So sweet! I just rescued one of my week old chicks that had gotten his toenail caught in his stuffed teddy mama! He'd been like that for a while - lucky I noticed, I thought he had broken his leg for sure - he was walking gingerly afterward and holding it against his body. I think he may have strained as he is walking normally now. I changed out teddies.... prolly just a freak accident. I can't wait to see the rest of yours!!!