We can only see two chicks so far but there were 13 eggs total, so we’re hoping for more chicks by the end of the day. I am so anxious to hold them but Ethel is fierce and I’m afraid of her. More pics this afternoon.
XO/S
WE MADE CHICKENS!!!
Previous post: Update on Susan 2.0
Next post: Good Morning, Sunshine!
{ 21 comments… read them below or add one }
“OHHHH! So cute!!! Do you think we can go to Virginia and see them while they are still babies? Soooo cuuuuute!” said Sierra.
Better leave today to be safe.
How cute! Anxious to hear about your eye, too! Feel better soon!
how cool is that?
be careful
you don’t need any injuries!
lotsa love
rona and kehli the dog xoxoxo…
WOW and right on time! I can’t believe it.
This is wonderful! Just what you need to take your mind off the doctor stuff. I recommend that you don’t try to hold the chicks and let Ethel do what her natural instincts are telling her to do–protect her babies. In order for chicks to survive in a farm, they have to be wary and have the protection of a fierce mom. Just about everything, from hawks and owls to cats and weasels will try to snack on the babies. Better for them that you enjoy them from afar. I usually put my moms with new hatchlings in my horse trailer for a couple weeks with chick starter ration and a low chick waterer that they can not fall in and drown. And let the mom provide the brooder warmth and protection. Just to warn you, there can be a higher mortality to these tender young ones. You know the old saying about not counting your chickens before they hatch? Well unfortunately, this applies to raising chicks as well. You may get them all to adulthood and then again you may not. One has to get a little philosophical about this after a while. Half of these will be males–do you have a plan for them? You won’t want to keep them all as they will fight with each other and will harass the hens.
Hello Ethel, I love you,
-Fred
Congratulations!!! Please tell Ethel she’s done a great job sitting on those eggs and soon she can take her little brood out for a walk!
Yay Fearsome Ethel!!! Congratulations, Bird.
Awwwwwwwwwwwwww
I can almost hear them peeping from here.
I hope the eye is getting better!
“We”???
I enjoy chicks and hens, and have 8 of each at the moment. Personally, I wouldn’t try to hold Ethel’s babies. This is one of those “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” situations. She’s doing her job. It ain’t broke!
Besides, they’ll get to be more and more fun to watch in the next week or two
Ethel looks like she can do some serious butt kicking or at least hand pecking…
Hey Quinn! It’s ‘we’ because Ethel was sitting on unfertilized eggs. I found someone in town who had some that were fertilized and pulled a switcheroo. It was a team effort.
I want them. Also, baby chickens can give you salmonella, so keep them away from your eye. (NO SNORGLING).
Mazel tov, Ethel! Look at that proud momma.
Oh I love chicks, what a good mommy! Hope your eye is on the mend Susan
GET YOUR BUTT OVER HERE AND SEE THEM!! We miss you to bits and I feel like it’s been a million years since I’ve seen you. Plus I’m pretty sure I owe you money.
Awesome!! So glad to see the bebbehs!
Susan, Erin has made a very astute observation and sensible suggestion. Heed the words of your Wise Woman friend.
She looks fierce indeed. Don’t mess with that mama. Congrats!
Awwwww, baby chicks!!!