Friday & Saturday we welcomed another batch of babies. I anxiously await hatch day(s) & am amazed every single time at the wonders of life.
This month we incubated Easter Eggers & Marans. The Marans eggs were from our 3 Black Copper Marans hens with a Blue Copper Marans rooster. So, the chicks hatched could be either blue or black. I didn’t really care which color they were, but I am hoping they end up with copper around their hackles or neck area. That’s a trait we’re trying to work on.
HATCHING!
At lockdown, we put the Easter Eggers in one incubator. And, the Marans in another.
Two chicks moving along with the zipping process! Soon the mystery will be revealed. Are they Blue Marans or Black Marans? We ended up with a few of each – some blue & some black.
After they dried off a bit the chicks were moved to the brooder.
CHICKS
Although they’re all cute at this stage, the chipmunk looking chicks are my favorite.
Spring is officially here & we have babies. Life is good.
