Meet the New Guys-

 It was a happy birthday, for all six of us--

Five new hatchlings and one old me.

  I've moved little cross beaked chick in with the babes,

he's a better fit on size and they seem to like

his company--after an initial peck or two.

The five are settling in quite nicely

immediately pecking and scratching in their

new brooder. I noticed that the one  very similar

in coloring to the older chick that mysteriously died

is also not as active as the chicks that appear to be

full buff orpingtons.  Maybe whatever cross

this is isn't as strong?  Time will tell.

You can see the size difference between cross beaked

and the new chicks, a similar size difference exists

between cross beaked and the older hatchlings.

He is able to peck and eat the dry crumbles now, I think.

It was not working out with the mash since he got bigger

and would overshoot the dish (as he is blind).  It was

getting to be an hour operation to get food in his beak.

Right now he is in a smaller tub that has deep crumbles

and is happily pecking and hopefully getting some in  his

tummy!   What a wonderful thing- I may have time for coffee again.

  I've not posted or read much lately, too much work between

chicks and garden plus the deep dive cleaning we just did.

We have company this weekend too so it will be busy!

 I've a couple more eggs in the incubator but no signs

they will hatch but if so I'll be posting more birth announcements!