Secret Serama Nest

[sean_wonder]

a little size perspective for @sean_wonder
They aren't much bigger than quail lol
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Holy mother of C-U-T-E!!!!!!! THEY'RE SO TINY! Oh it's so cute I could eat it... wait...

 

[N F C]

I usually keep them blocked off from the others for the first week to 10 days, then I let the broody decide when to take them out. I've found its easier for her to integrate them early, while they still stay close to her, she is more fierce. Once they get a bit older and venture further from her, they get picked on a little more. But all flocks are different, so you may have to experiment.
Can't wait to see how they do!

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a little size perspective for @sean_wonder
They aren't much bigger than quail lol
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The chick in that last photo looks like one of the Easter basket decorations! So cute

 

[sean_wonder]

The chick in that last photo looks like one of the Easter basket decorations! So cute

I wholeheartedly agree!!

 

[WVduckchick]

The chick in that last photo looks like one of the Easter basket decorations! So cute

A Peep? It does.
Thanks guys. I love those little babies.

 

[Aleelupton]

So I candled the eggs yesterday and got their warming box setup with a chick feeder and waterer. During candleing something horrible happened. I dropped one of the smallest eggs and it had a crack in it with blood coming out. I felt TERRIBLE. This particular egg had been showing great development and the chick inside looked to be around day 13 or 14. I cried on and off yesterday. I feel so so bad. No more candleing for me. They will hatch when they hatch. I keep meaning to take pictures. My chickens were relocated last year to my inlaws house so I can't just go out and see them whenever I want Hoping to go over today to check on everything. I will get a picture of the hens and the warming box and their eggs.

 

[N F C]

So I candled the eggs yesterday and got their warming box setup with a chick feeder and waterer. During candleing something horrible happened. I dropped one of the smallest eggs and it had a crack in it with blood coming out. I felt TERRIBLE. This particular egg had been showing great development and the chick inside looked to be around day 13 or 14. I cried on and off yesterday. I feel so so bad. No more candleing for me. They will hatch when they hatch. I keep meaning to take pictures. My chickens were relocated last year to my inlaws house so I can't just go out and see them whenever I want Hoping to go over today to check on everything. I will get a picture of the hens and the warming box and their eggs.

So sorry about the accident, that would have been upsetting

 

[nchls school]

I have had many serama brood in the winter and have raised chicks to weaning. I provide a heat lamp on the coldest days. For me, the problems start when the mothers decide to go back to laying. Usually at the three week mark-too small to keep themselves warm in the winter the chicks can not compete with bigger birds for the heat lamp. At this point I move them into the house. This year I'm moving the broodies into the house,

My last hatch-Both

parents are under 10 ounces and could not survive the winter outside

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[nchls school]

So I candled the eggs yesterday and got their warming box setup with a chick feeder and waterer. During candleing something horrible happened. I dropped one of the smallest eggs and it had a crack in it with blood coming out. I felt TERRIBLE. This particular egg had been showing great development and the chick inside looked to be around day 13 or 14. I cried on and off yesterday. I feel so so bad. No more candleing for me. They will hatch when they hatch. I keep meaning to take pictures. My chickens were relocated last year to my inlaws house so I can't just go out and see them whenever I want Hoping to go over today to check on everything. I will get a picture of the hens and the warming box and their eggs.

Did you put the egg back into the incubator?

 

[WVduckchick]

So I candled the eggs yesterday and got their warming box setup with a chick feeder and waterer. During candleing something horrible happened. I dropped one of the smallest eggs and it had a crack in it with blood coming out. I felt TERRIBLE. This particular egg had been showing great development and the chick inside looked to be around day 13 or 14. I cried on and off yesterday. I feel so so bad. No more candleing for me. They will hatch when they hatch. I keep meaning to take pictures. My chickens were relocated last year to my inlaws house so I can't just go out and see them whenever I want Hoping to go over today to check on everything. I will get a picture of the hens and the warming box and their eggs.

Oh dear. I’m so sorry. I hate it when that happens. But you aren’t the only one that has done it, and feels like a total heal for it.

I wash my hands before handling and keep them a bit damp. It helps with the slippery little devils. Also candling in place is usually pretty safe, but accidents happen, so don’t beat yourself up too much.

 

[nchls school]

Oh dear. I’m so sorry. I hate it when that happens. But you aren’t the only one that has done it, and feels like a total heal for it.

I wash my hands before handling and keep them a bit damp. It helps with the slippery little devils. Also candling in place is usually pretty safe, but accidents happen, so don’t beat yourself up too much.

X 2. Even after 50 years it still happens.