Not very clear ... but my first sighting of the new arrivals. I haven't seen all the chicks yet, the hen is being a very good mother and keeping them safe from danger, but all 8 have hatched. She has left the nest and is brooding them in the center of the pen. Before she heard me coming and called them to her a few were eating and drinking, so it looks as if all may be well.
If the weather stays fine over the next couple of days I will transfer her to the A frame ark. Grass, fresh air and exercise works wonders.
Hurrah! They look beautiful! And not a boy among them... er... maybe!
ReplyDeleteWell done! Ken
I have a feeling there may be many boys :) but for now they are all lovely.
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ReplyDeleteim afraid i could not spot the boys in exqueueurs for ages
I am hoping that if I am able to get some good photos Dave of Castle Farm may be able to help..he's pretty accurate,something to do with the markings on the head. There's no rush as I aim to keep them for a while.
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