jaydee67
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neeps chicksI got a dozen cochin eggs in the post from Sass and got 9 babies that hatched yesterday, the last one hatched on my niece's hand.
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wildgarlic
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9 from 12 is great - lovely aren't they.
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Sassinak
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You look to have a nice mixture of colours there a well.
Fingers crossed for mainly girls 
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Forget-me-Not
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ChicksOh wow!!!!
Beth 
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pete_inthehills
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We're about a week/10 days away from our own expectant hatching.
What do I feed the little ones when they appear?
I've got some chick crumb, but do I need anything special?
pete
inthehills
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Sassinak
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They will be fine with just chick crumb to begin with. It has all the nutrients they need.
I sprinkle it on the floor to begin with until they get the hang of eating it.
The other point to mention - and I'm sorry for repeating it if you already know, but others reading might not know. When they hatch and you move them to a breeder, be it posh wooden house or converted cardboard box. Don't line the floor with newspaper. It is far too slippery and you can end up with chicks with 'splayed legs'. I use newspaper as a base, but for the first few days until they have really found their feet, I cover it with a sheet of that fine rubbery plastic mesh that is sold to stop things sliding off trays and car dashboards. Sorry I don't know its name. It's washable and can be used over and over again and they only need it for the first few days and then they are fine on newspaper. I know people who use a piece of old sheet, or a towel equally successfully. Just something that their little feet can grip while they are getting the hang of standing up and walking around.
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zombiecazz
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I got 6 pekin eggs from Sass and I now have 3 little chicks. I'll post pics later.
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Sassinak
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What colours hatched because you got a mixture didn't you?
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Townie
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Awwww wee pekin chicks... I just love pekins 
Would be lovely to see pics ZC... bet the kids will be all excited when they get home from school today
Neeps is full of new babies at the moment 
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