The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!

[Sally8]

I have three pips ....

 

[Mumsy]

Do you remember Walt from the OT thread said he thought most toe problems were genetic?

I don't know who Walt is but I do know I was having humidity and temp trouble with my incubator during the last three days before hatching. If I had a chick hatched out from a broody hen with crooked toes I would cull.
I also will be keeping close eye on this chick for it's life time if I keep it in a breeding pen.

 

[willowbranchfarm]

I have three pips ....e

How exciting. Keep us posted.

 

[TurtlePowerTrav]

Quote:

Quote: Delisha and Mumsy, Good guesses. We agree by behavior that "Kung Pow" is a cockerel. Always has the "stink eye" going, sounds the alarm when we walk into view, puts himself between us and the chicks. We still aren't sure on the Blue one, displays both genders behaviors. And the barnyard mix is in fact a cockerel. He has very light blue barring you can really see if his wing is extended, and I didn't show it but his wattles are coming in red at 4 weeks old. He hatched on Nov. 29. Of course with the silkies we will have to wait to know for sure.

 

[delisha]

all though I did have a midnight hatch..I doubt I will win. But if I do it will be wonderful!

 

[Miss Lydia]

I went out to check for eggs and saw that the chickens finally came out. It was a warmer cold day. Still below breezing but bright.

That is so cute, looks like they needed a snow plow

 

[Mumsy]

all though I did have a midnight hatch..I doubt I will win. But if I do it will be wonderful!

Even still wet just look at the deep red chick! Love love!

 

[Pullet Surprise]

all though I did have a midnight hatch..I doubt I will win. But if I do it will be wonderful!

What a great way to start a new year!!!! Congratulations!!! What a thrill!

 

[delisha]

Good morning everyone..Happy New Year..
I still only have two pips..they hatchling is running around like crazy all alone
I wonder why the rest of them are not hatching

 

[Bulldogma]

all though I did have a midnight hatch..I doubt I will win. But if I do it will be wonderful!Quote:

Good morning everyone..Happy New Year..
I still only have two pips..they hatchling is running around like crazy all alone
I wonder why the rest of them are not hatching

Congrats on your healthy chick!! Still keeping my fingers crossed you get a few more hatches.