Friday, March 23, 2012

Wee chicks!

I think Mavis may well end up being an almost permanent mum!
I got 12 fertile eggs, as I mentioned, only 5 hatched successfully. They are so cute. Yesterday when the horrible weather went, Lloyd and I moved the broody house out of the chicken run because it had got rather muddy just where the house was, and put it out on the grass. Then I opened the bedding area door so they could all get out an play - and that they did! The sun was shining and they really enjoyed running around. They're like little bumblebees, so fast and just bouncing around! Mavis is being a great mum again.

The black ones are the Barred Rocks and the brown are the barnevelders. I so hope there's a girl of each!



Little fluffy bums!

4 comments:

  1. They are so cute. I haven't had chicks for ages and I miss watching them.

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  2. you can come over and get your fix! I've just made cupcakes!

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  3. So cute Laura! I wanted midi to be mum but paua kept going broody! She's a good mum but it's a shame she won't let me near them, I so want a cuddle of fluff! Lol I heard good things about the girl ratio in colder weather, fingers crossed for you xxx

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  4. the ratio is good to know! I'll keep you posted on that one! Do you keep yours in a broody house at all? That's how I manage to cuddle them, I can just reach in and pick them up..sort of!! xx

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