Posted October 20, 200618 yr Hey Guys, I am so happy the last of the four eggs hatched today. I got four out of four! Star is such a good mum every time I check on the babies they all have full crops. the oldest now six days old is just starting to open his eyes. How soon can I start handling them they look so fragile? I will post some pics soon. KellyM
October 20, 200618 yr I actually handle my babies from day one. They get used to it, the mum gets used to it and it's the besy way to check them out for defects, full crops or not and so on. They may look delicate and fragile but they are okay. Considering some Mums and Dads trample all over them. they are very resilient. Go for it.
October 20, 200618 yr I've been handling everyone of my four since day one, yours hatched about the same time mine did, my first is one week old today and starting to fluff up. I say go for it as long as there are no bad cold drafts and make sure your hands are clean. and hens really do get use to it, though my male still clicks and screaches at me when I hold the chicks.
October 21, 200618 yr Hey Shawna, Here are some pictures for you. I will get some individual ones this afternoon now I know that they are not too young to handle. Cheers KellyM :fear
October 21, 200618 yr how cute is that??? the littlest one is so weeney i know personally i couldnt handle him from day one i would be scared to death that i crushed or something else terrible...good luck!
October 21, 200618 yr how cute is that??? the littlest one is so weeney i know personally i couldnt handle him from day one i would be scared to death that i crushed or something else terrible...good luck! I know what you are saying I had a hold of the older two today, but left the two littlens to snuggle. KellyM
October 21, 200618 yr is your oldest standing yet? mine started yesterday to really hold his head up, looks like a little bald turkey
October 22, 200618 yr is your oldest standing yet? mine started yesterday to really hold his head up, looks like a little bald turkey Yes he is, so cute too when I looked in on them this morning he was standing with his head held high looking as proud as punch! Can You post some pictures of yours? I would love to see them. KellyM :ausb:
October 22, 200618 yr unfortunatly I dont have a digital camera, I've been taking pics of them with my film camera and will post the pics as soon as I get them developed.. which will hopefully be in a few days.
October 23, 200618 yr unfortunatly I dont have a digital camera, I've been taking pics of them with my film camera and will post the pics as soon as I get them developed.. which will hopefully be in a few days. okay cann't wait to see them! KellyM
October 23, 200618 yr Oooohhh! What cute babies!! I handle mine from day one too, if they can handle being tossed around by their older siblings they can handle a quick cuddle from me.
October 24, 200618 yr Hey Guys, Picture update. The oldest is 10 days today. Any name suggestions? It is abit hard when you don't know the sex. Baby1 Baby1 Baby2 Baby3 Baby4 Enjoy KellyM :feedbirds:
October 24, 200618 yr Turn em around KellyM and we may be able to tell you the sex :hap: How can you tell the sex so early?? photos to follow
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