Zebraman 267 Report post Posted December 19, 2011 These little fellas are ranging from 1 to 5 days old, there’s five in total.I've got a video which I'll post tomorrow.Gary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulm 119 Report post Posted December 19, 2011 Nice one Gary.Paul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Linford 4 Report post Posted December 19, 2011 Perfect! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark1e 67 Report post Posted December 20, 2011 well done Gary What a great finsh for 2011 good to see you are using dummy eggs so chicks don't get squashed,mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zebraman 267 Report post Posted December 20, 2011 Here's the video. Hope you find it interesting.Gary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark1e 67 Report post Posted December 20, 2011 Hi GaryGreat to see video they look really lively little things well done mate,mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulm 119 Report post Posted December 20, 2011 FEED ME SEYMOUR!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmy 528 Report post Posted January 3, 2012 Gary that video is just amazing I tried to video my newly hatched chicks to send to my grand-daughter in France but it didnt work -very blurred- maybe it was where the nest was in the cage and I couldnt get a proper focus - your video is just perfect. Thanks for sharing it. Emmy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zebba 'D' 43 Report post Posted January 3, 2012 mark,You say using dummy is a good idea, why is this mate. I have a nest of 6 young at the moment they all seem to be doing fine what does the dummy egg do?CheersChris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark1e 67 Report post Posted January 3, 2012 Hi ChrisIf you have a hen or cock bird that sits to tight on there young they can cause damage buy squashing them to death ,It happens mostly when there are just 2 or 3 chicks in nest this is why i leave infertile eggs in box until young are least week old,By leaving eggs or dummy eggs in makes hen or cock bird sit higher,mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zebba 'D' 43 Report post Posted January 3, 2012 hi mark,Cheers for that mate i see. Something i will look into on my next few pair hatching out.Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zebraman 267 Report post Posted January 3, 2012 I find that it helps young and inexperienced birds, it also helps to reduce the risk of dead chicks in the nest.Oh and by the way, three of the young fledged yesterday.Gary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave.H 11 Report post Posted January 3, 2012 Pictures Gary pictures they turned out well? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zebraman 267 Report post Posted January 5, 2012 I'll take some and post them this weekend.Gary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave.H 11 Report post Posted January 5, 2012 Look forward to seeing them Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
