Category Archives: baby chickens

Auntie tries to put chick in her place

Posted on June 18, 2012 by jkmcintyre

Given that the hens had killed the previous chicks when they were helpless hatchlings, I was nervous about their interaction this time around. I didn’t know how long to keep the hens isolated from the chicks. I imagined Momma would … Continue reading →

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And on a happier note…

Posted on June 16, 2012 by jkmcintyre

More baby chicken videos!  Just a quickie to make up for the depressing previous post.

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Hatch Rate = 43%

Posted on June 15, 2012 by jkmcintyre

So, three chicks is it. The Rockin’ Egg (Copper Black Marans) didn’t make it.  The following morning (Day 22) it sat alone outside the nest, fuzz sticking out one side, but cold and quiet. I peeled the chick out of … Continue reading →

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Fuzzballs and the Rockin’ Egg

Posted on June 14, 2012 by jkmcintyre

SO excited to come home and check on the baby chickens.  I was pretty sure Momma was doing a good job, so I only let myself worry a bit. I crouched down and took the video above. OMG so cute.  … Continue reading →

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