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Post by Hezz on Jul 13, 2013 1:29:37 GMT
Good luck with the rest of the eggs, Julie.
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Post by moonkira *Julie * on Jul 13, 2013 10:05:49 GMT
Thank you .. I have counted 4 chicks and I noticed this morning that there is one egg pushed to the corner of the box and another 2 eggs pushed to the other side so has the hen done this or the babies? So do you think they will hatch or not , so maybe its a good thing as 4 chicks are enough for the parents.
My other hen has hatched a chick this morning and i can only see another 2 eggs with her
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jul 13, 2013 17:29:15 GMT
Most of hen hens keep the eggs together even if they are infertile. But some push it to sides. Anyway, it's not the chicks because hens know how to keep order in the nest box
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Post by moonkira *Julie * on Jul 16, 2013 8:45:39 GMT
Could I put a chick with the other hen who only has 3 chicks and no more eggs , would the hen foster it ?
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jul 16, 2013 16:56:34 GMT
Yes put it in when she is out. She will take care of the chick if the age is not much different from her own chicks. Just keep an eye to see if she feeds the chick within first few hours.
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Post by moonkira *Julie * on Jul 16, 2013 18:22:45 GMT
Ok thank you , they are about the same size so will give it a try tomorrow
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jul 17, 2013 23:04:44 GMT
You're welcome
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Post by moonkira *Julie * on Jul 18, 2013 14:36:26 GMT
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Post by tinksmum on Jul 18, 2013 15:08:07 GMT
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ BEAUTIFUL! The biggest one with the mos t feathers looks inquisitive already?
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Post by moonkira *Julie * on Jul 18, 2013 15:16:44 GMT
He/she is my first born lol
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Post by tinksmum on Jul 18, 2013 15:18:01 GMT
Are you going to keep any of them as they are your 1st babies? x
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Post by moonkira *Julie * on Jul 18, 2013 15:24:06 GMT
Yes, probably keep the first born one.
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Post by moonkira *Julie * on Jul 18, 2013 15:28:43 GMT
These are the chicks with the other hen .
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Post by Learner on Jul 18, 2013 16:15:01 GMT
How exciting - some beautiful bubbie budgies.
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jul 18, 2013 16:51:11 GMT
They all are looking very good Always use wood shavings with chicks. Legs this far apart are not good.
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