Webcam in the bator...hatch done...cam in the brooder - Thanks all!

[speckledhen]

Re: Barred Rocks
Check the headspots to see if they're big and splotchy or more defined and smaller in general. The huge and/splotchy headspots are usually boys, but also check the legs. Most of the time, the girls will have darker fronts on their legs.

Good hatch!

 

[halo]

They look wonderful! I just checked on them, and theres one over at the waterer just drinking away like its the best stuff on earth. Way too cute, great job!

 

[Dipsy Doodle Doo]

Whew... I'm just glad none have feathered legs or Naked Necks

Lisa

 

[arlee453]

Lisa, if i was looking for feathered legs or naked necks, then I think we're good...LOL

Cyn, thanks for the info!

And, just an update on that last BO - she's still hanging in there - still very weak, but at least she's moving some. Time will tell...

 

[d_rooster]

The incubation phase of Chick-N-Cam was interesting and exciting, but now that there are little chicks running around I find it even more entertaining. I've always wondered how the baby chicks really act when they don't think the humans are watching them.

 

[d_rooster]

I got to see a big hand come down and scoop up one of the baby chicks. I bet that chick got some cuddling time.

They are so cute running around one moment, then stopping suddenly, a few seconds later all are asleep. The sleeping and eating cycle happens over and over again. Lather, rinse, repeat.

 

[arlee453]

The really big hand is my DH, who 'doesn't really like my chickens'....but seems to spend more time back here talking to them than I do...

The other big hand is me

The little hand is usually 11 yr old Katie.

We just braced that one chick's leg - he was just a tad spraddled leg.

And, if you didn't get the other thread update, the last BO did not make it, unfortunately.

BUT the others are doing really great. I love the way the run around with such PURPOSE - like "hmm...I think I'll go over there...NOW!! REALLY FAST...now I'm here. OK. Nap time."

 

[d_rooster]

Sorry, you lost the last BO chick.

They are all precious and I know it is difficult to lose one.

Yes, I love the sense of purpose little chicks have. It's like they are wind up toys that run at high speed for a bit, then they completely and quickly shut down for a rest. Then they are awake and at full speed again, then asleep. It's as good or better than anything on cable television these days.

 

[Redfeathers]

I was just watching them all huddled together, they look so warm and cozy. It's funny how if one wakes up and moves, they all do too.

 

[seminolewind]

They look good! What an idea, a web cam!