Tuesday, February 24, 2009

First signs of life

This is the night the chicks from the incubator are supposed to hatch. Honestly, I had given up any hope, because, I mean, wouldn't it be crazy if putting eggs in a warm little box for 3 weeks would actually make living chicks!! My faith has been restored. I don't understand how this miracle can work, but it does.

Joe was the first one to hear chirping. Sure enough, if you sit really quietly, you will eventually hear some chirps. The other exciting development are cracks in some of the eggs. Obviously the chicks are pecking at it, trying to get out. Oh how I wish I could just open the box, take the eggs out, and break them for them. But we all know the chicks need to get out by themselves. I tried to get a picture of one of the cracked eggs, and this is the best I could come up with (remember, this picture is taken through a dirty, plastic window, with a flashlight as the only light source). Next time I put my eggs in the incubator, remind me to wash the windows first!

5 comments:

Amber said...

I'm excited to see more pictures as the peck their way out. How fun!

Dee Jordan said...

Oh WOW! This makes me feel like sprinf is around the corner! Keep us updated.

Nancy Sabina said...

It does seem that Spring has arrived at your farm! How fun to have life happening like that.

wannabee free said...

that is really super duper cool! Again I am so happy for you and jealous too. :)

Monica said...

I love the animal count in an older post... remember when you wouldn't put your hand in a pumpkin to gut it for Halloween - I dare say you have come a long way.

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