Surprise hatching!

[Sundaychx]

We have had chickens for 30 years but always picked the eggs and never let anybody set them. We usually have roosters, and do now so when I found a nest in the barn with a hen setting I was happy! I gave her a few weeks to hatch them and today's the day! She isn't one of my tame ones, and I suspect she will be a tough careful mom. I will be watching the threads for tips and information on raising them. We have a mixed flock, and I don't know what mom is yet-too dark to see her well. I heard her talking this morning, she doesn't do that usually so hoped a peeper was talking to her. I will check later to see how they are doing and how close she will let me get. Looking forward to babies! Hope they aren't all roosters!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
How exciting! Share pictures of the new family if you can.

 

[drumstick diva]

Yes, please share pictures - seeing babies will really hit the spot.

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC.
We are glad you joined this flock!
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[007Sean]

Howdy and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Congratulations

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[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC. I hope that you enjoy your time here and good luck with your impending flock additions.

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[Leahs Coop]

Hello, and a warm welcome to Backyard Chickens! It's great to have you here with us!

 

[fldiver97]

Welcome Nice to have you here! Hope you get to see the babies, maybe take a picture

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome! Glad that you joined! Good luck with your flock, and the new hatchling's!

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi &

Good luck with your chicks & enjoy your time here with us on BYC