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[PepsNick]

 

[Cetawin]

aaawww what precious fuzzybutts.

 

[Serrin]

Well, how about some good news folks? I don't know about anyone else, but seeing Cyn loose yet another of her sweet little girls breaks my heart. I was going to hold off until tomorrow to post these, when I'd hopefully have some better shots, but I think we could all use a little cheering up. Especially my friend Cynthia. So, for you, dear lady.......

Delaware Babies!!!!

And already, they're working on their mind control eye contact!

And they're just so dang friendly!

And curious about everything!

Yup! Definitely working on that mind control gaze!

And I'd say this one has it down pat!

As near as I can tell, they're at least 4 days old now. Mary at the feed store got her shipment in from Privitte (sp?) Friday, but I couldn't get out to her place until Saturday afternoon. Boy! Did they stick out like a sore thumb in a brooder full of EE's!!!

Wasn't hard at all to figure out which ones were mine. The little bit of color on the top of their heads is my doing, as Mary was fresh out of small colored leg bands. The two that have pink on their heads are actually one with pink and the other with an orange color that, for some reason, came out pink when placed on a pale yellow chick.

So far, I'm entertaining the names of Amelia, Elenore and Madison. Yes, all three are pullets [supposedly]. It's going to be so fun to watch these three grow up. They're already very inquisitive about just about everything. Jasper has been introduced this evening. Initial impression on Jasper's part seems to be one of "Oh Boy!! I have new babies!!!". The chicks for their part were not impressed with the big black and smelly rooster!

They'll come to appreciate him in time. Especially for his dog food!

Now then, doesn't that feel just a little bit better??? Hang in there Cyn sweetie. Brighter days will come again!

 

[kathyinmo]

Congratulations, Amy!

YAY, you have Delawares!

 

[Serrin]

**Gigglesnort* About time too, huh? I mean, I've only been a member of the SDWD for over a year now!!

 

[cpartist]

Oh, they are just too cute

.

I have heard good things about the Privette Del's,
hope you keep us updated on their progress!

 

[speckledhen]

Aw, that last pic is priceless, Amy! Thanks for the cheery good morning! Happy Mother's Day to all the mom's here on SDWD! Love you guys!

 

[Cetawin]

Oh Amy you are so done for now....ha working on mind control my backside they got it going on...you have fallen victim already. How many times did you reach in there...be honest? Now are there corlored marks on their heads? Did you do it? If not...be careful because that is how the hatcheries usually mark boys....so explain please, if you can.


Cyn....

 

[PepsNick]

Yay Amy!! Congrats! I am SO happy for you!

Happy mothers day to all of you! I hope that it's a great one... Well deserved!


Well I dont think that I can acquire any more dels until September or so


Beth- not shipping eggs anymore
Cyn- not breeding dels anymore
Kathy- off for the summer
Paul Harter- chick season over until Sept
Claudia- hatching for herself

Oh well.

 

[cpartist]

Nick-did you see HighSpringsChix has some in the Hatching Eggs thread?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=497698
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=497954

One is from her Holtman line, the other her Braden line.
I have some from her...had to do some initial culling, but that's to be
expected with everything, I think. I am very pleased with the quad
I have left.

Mine are laying, but I always like to raise a generation up, just to see
what they are throwing, before selling eggs.

I have my first batch cookin' away under my broody Buff Orp