Our first hatchie

[honeyb711]

So we decided to get some fertilised eggs for a broody silkie that we rescued. She has successfully hatched babies previously, but this was her first nest with us, & our first nest ever.

I'm sure you can imagine how nervous I have been, but I've left Mumma to do her thing...today is Day 21, & we have our first arrival

 

[honeyb711]

The wait is rough, but I'm here for it

I have some super cute videos, but cannot figure out how to attach them here

 

[Huntmaster]

Congratulations on your first broody experience there is so much more to come.

 

[WhiteCollarWeezy]

yes beautiful....go mommy silkie go. congrats....toooooo cute. wish i had 5 mommas like her...

 

[WhiteCollarWeezy]

go to forums for announcements and feedback...search uploading video??? I have trouble with posting videos 2.
Have done it once or twice and unable to remember

 

[honeyb711]

go to forums for announcements and feedback...search uploading video??? I have trouble with posting videos 2.
Have done it once or twice and unable to remember

Thanks, I will do that x

 

[Debbie292d]

The wait is rough, but I'm here for it

I have some super cute videos, but cannot figure out how to attach them here

I just go post them to YouTube, then grab the link and post it here. There's a media button up top of the reply box.

And congrats!

 

[honeyb711]

Out of the 4 fertilised eggs, 2 stopped developing pretty early on, but both the others hatched yesterday, 10hrs apart....& yes, I sat & waited the whole time

I am so in love with these little fluffballs

Pic 7...burried inside mums fluff, stretching its teeny drumstick

 

[honeyb711]

I just go post them to YouTube, then grab the link and post it here. There's a media button up top of the reply box.

And congrats!

Maybe I need my 11yr old to help me

Thank you I am so happy that she hatched them successfully, it has been the best experience...even if nerve wrecking

I managed to snap this pic just before chick 2 broke free...I'm so happy I was there to see it all happen!

 

[honeyb711]

All is going so well with these little fluffies

Truly the cutest little things, & I would watch them with Mum all day long if I could

After asking on another post, I'm thinking these guys might end up black? I'm not sure on the colours of the parents (purchased eggs) but she had black, white, silver & splash eggs available....I didn't pick any specifically....but their colouring now is very interesting.