*Updated pics of fluffy chicks pg 13!* Starting the final countdown

[goatkeepers]

Thanks, Wendy!!

Not the one that I heard chirping, but a different one has pipped since we left and came back!!!!!!!!!!

I am so ecstatic, you guys have no idea!

It just started pipping, so it will be a long night!! I think I will check on the one that I heard chirping and pecking at the shell in a bit, if I don't see him pipping.

Horsegirl, that's pretty funny.

I was trying to get those chickens hitched before the eggs hatched, but those spoiled things demanded a caterer.

Edited to add: I love y'all so much for supporting and sticking with me!! (And for not saying "I told you so!"

The little first hatchling has been hatched (wow my grammar is good tonight

) since about 4:30 am this morning, should I put him in the brooder now or wait until #2 is hatched?? (The one thats pipping right now)

 

[lurky]

I cant wait to see pics of the fluffy one. I'm glad your little one is going to get company. I cant wait to see them.

 

[goatkeepers]

You and me both!! I just hope it makes it. You know the first one had pipped and died overnight. I am gonna make sure that doesn't happen again though, if I can help it.

So Wendy, do you think I should move the first hatchling into the brooder now? Or wait? And is a 60 watt lightbulb alright? I have one of those chicken hutches... Thanks for all your help!!

 

[gumpsgirl]

Congrats!!!

I'm so glad that these little ones are finally starting to make their entrance!!!

 

[goatkeepers]

Thanks, gumpsgirl.

 

[goatkeepers]

Here she is, starting to get fluffed up:

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

So cute!

 

[Mom 2em All]

YAY! "SHE" is adorable. Hope you get a friend for her soon.

I just had the three ugly ducklings of the quail world hatch. The last remaining three eggs. Goodness gracious, I do not know what happened to them. The others are adorable. These three are the stragglers- homely skinny, long-legged...but definitely quail. lol.

 

[goatkeepers]

Congrats on the quail. Even though they are "ugly"

I can't wait to see pics.

 

[jaybme]

What a great story! A lesson to all of us to be patient, though it is sooooo hard.

for you and your chicks!