Bengalese Chicks

[Emmy 528]

I took this photograph tonight of the Bengalese chicks in their nest. Can't be sure just how many chicks are in there but one thing for sure that nest is 'chock-a-block' and it looks as though all the chicks are being well fed.

Every time I try to count them I get a different number

Emmy

[Andyn 534]

Emmy,

Is that just from one pair or like mine that time when I had a trio.?

Love that photo too.

[Emmy 528]

Hi Andy

It's definitely one pair they have been  in a cage by themselves quite a while before any eggs were laid and the annoying thing is I cant remember how many eggs were finally in the nest   but I did know there were quite a few laid. I'm thinking there is at least 7 chicks in there. I've a feeling I'll not know for sure how many until they fledge

Emmy

[Andyn 534]

Do the taping bit on the side of nest and count how many gapes open for feeding. 

Mine had same amount but it was two dads and one mum.

[Emmy 528]

47 minutes ago, Andyn said:

Do the taping bit on the side of nest and count how many gapes open for feeding. 

 I've tried that Andy but before I get round them all some of them have already hidden their head.  Guess they're trying to let me know they  just want to be  left alone. As soon as I know how many I'll let you know.

Emmy

 

[Emmy 528]

Update:  Well I've found no dead chicks in the cage or the nest  and it looks as though there has been only  6 chicks in the nest -the first one fledged today.  If this pair breed again they will definitely be given a much bigger nest

  the chick in the front of the nest is a late developer and just beginning to feather up. At least it will be kept warm.

 

   First  chick fledged today.

Emmy