[gillian62]

I just wanted to tell you that one out of a duff batch of ebay eggs hatched under my silkie last week.  I was about to discard the eggs, but saw that 1 had pipped.

I have previously hatched eggs in an incubator.

But to see a mum and her chick pottering around is such a joy.  The rosey of mum (I got her from you last year Grannie Annie - black with gold chest, as well as a RIR and lavender aracuna) and how she has taught the little one to eat, even breaking down food for it etc is great to watch.

[GrannieAnnie]

Awww, that is lovely!  I'm pleased she is being a good Mum for you, shame she ended up with just the one, but more to follow???

[gillian62]

I'm hoping so!! Will get her some more eggs when she starts being broody again.

[Squiggly]

Really glad at least one hatched, I bet its really lovely watching them both 

[joyfull]

watching a mum with her chicks teaching them and rosey away to them is something you just can't beat - so do we get to see a photo? 

[LittleRedHen]

When our Molly hatched out chicks I was fascinated by her attentiveness and instincts to know exactly what to do.  It's wonderful entertainment!

[bantam novice]

I love it and can't wait for my latest broody to hatch out her eggs.  It should be any time now so I'm on full chick alert.  No sign of pipping yet but I have to stop myself from checking too often   I don't want to disturb her and I have to keep telling myself they will hatch in their own good time when they are ready