Well it was only a matter of time. While the Colonel was with us we decided to collect some fertilised eggs in order to produce our own chickens.
The Colonel is a Speckled Sussex champion. While he was staying with us he managed to fertilise eggs with the Rhode Island Red and the Light Sussex hens.
A dear friend, Meg, offered to raise our chickens at her house under one of her broody Australorps.
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| Out of the twelve eggs given, only one was infertile. One chick did not hatch and another was deformed - leaving nine healthy surviving chicks. |
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| Mumma taking her babies out for their first walk. |
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| Exploring the yard together. |
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Old Mother hen went out one day.
Over the hill and far away.....! |
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| Light Sussex X Speckled Sussex |
Has the makings of a beautiful bird.
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| Rhode Island Red x Speckled Sussex |
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| Thirsty work for a bubba. |
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| "Peek-a-boo I can see you!" |
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| Lining up for the early worm. |
You can see the babies via this link too.
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