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Post by cks4me on May 1, 2012 12:54:55 GMT -6
Some of you may know that I actually had babies hatch after the bator spiked to 106 for how long I don't know. But this tops everything.... Momma outside who hatched five eggs on sunday left four. When I got home she was off the nest and so I figured that was that. About an hour later I said what the heck I grabbed three of the eggs took them into the house, cleaned my bator got it started and almost to temp and put the eggs in. So now it is Monday at work this is the second day in the bator and when I left I saw nothing that would excite me. I got home last night and YOU GUESSED IT......... a baby had hatched!!!!!! I could not believe it. All the stuff about never opening the bator after lock down ect had no bearing on this little one. Not sure if it is a girl or boy but is either a cross between a black copper maran and either a white or buff orpington. really cute. I got it out this morning put in little container with water and food and heat light. I did not think it would be able to keep up with the others last night but should be ready tonight to join siblings and mom. I am telling you guys those who don't enjoy nature and animals are missing so much. What a blessing.....
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Post by Timbo on May 2, 2012 1:27:15 GMT -6
really cool! congrats
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Post by cks4me on May 2, 2012 10:48:43 GMT -6
She went out with her momma last night and I saw her this morning am axious to get home and check her out.
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Post by chowdownsilkiefarm on May 2, 2012 12:13:37 GMT -6
Yep a miracle. Maybe that should be it's name. Hold off on naming it. Everytime we name a chick under a month old it dies. So we no longer dare fate and wait to name any. Especially ones we plan to keep
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Post by cks4me on May 4, 2012 12:38:13 GMT -6
I agree she went into the grass with siblings and momma last evening
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Post by rinksgi on May 5, 2012 23:48:25 GMT -6
Cool. I had some miracle chicks this year as well. I woke up one morning and the bater temp was 113. The eggs were close to day 10. 22 ended up hatching.
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Post by gardendaddy on May 6, 2012 13:06:37 GMT -6
All this should prove that we humans have control of nothing!
Mike
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