On happier news: I tried hatching out some eggs I got on ebay for fun. Not a great success with only one chick out of 15 eggs, but it's a cutie. I felt so sorry for it sitting all by itself in the brooder that I sent my son to pick up some companions at the store.
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| The hatchling |
The companions are 3 day old Americana pullets and are VERY laid back. In contrast, Doc (named for Doc Brown from Back to the Future) practically crackles with nervous energy and excitement.
They didn't stay inside for long. Last night I bundled them up and shoved them under Watson who has been broody. I peeked this morning and all are still cozy and safe under their surrogate mum. Success!
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Watson is being a good mum and all four are still doing great. :)
They are so, so cute! Love the topknot chick. So sorry to hear about your furnace, but you're right about the timing. Thank heavens there's always a bright side.
They are so cute especially the one with the top knot.
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