Penelope Penguin hatches some eggs - update for 2011 at post 194!

Penelope_Penguin

These are two of the prize winning bulls. First a Charolais



and a Lincoln Red - we had some in a sandwich for lunch - expensive but very tender




Aren't they fine chaps

Penelope_Penguin

We didn't get any piglets this time, but we are intending to buy some land for a smallholding once DH finishes work. Won't be for at least 5 years - don't want to move before DS finishes school. We'd really like to have a couple of pigs the, amongst other things (ducks, geese, bees, sheep).

The chicks are really growing - their *grown-up* feathers are now starting to form. We've abaondoned the incubator, but have learnt a lot, so will definitely be getting more eggs next year. One chick spent all yesterday cheeping. This is often seen as a sign of cold, but as they don't tend to inhabit the warmest area of their box, this is unlikely. Might just be a chatterbox No other sign of distress, so not worried.

I've arranged to buy 6 more tiny chicks next week (another trip to Thirsk :eek: :eek: ). Looking forward to that as 2 isn't enough for fresh eggs for all our needs (especially if there's boys :rolleyes: ).

Thanks for the advice regarding uploading video. I'll get my 11yo onto it tomorrow, and take some more stills.

Penny. x

lil_me

Sorry to hear about the little one, such a shame.

Great photos, nasty DP not letting you 'liberate' that little piggy, give him a NUDGE from me!!!

Kazonline

Finally got to read this thread! They are so beautifull Pen, your children must be so thrilled! I do hope that all goes well for you with them this year and that you manage to keep all foxes etc away permanently.
Off to bed now
Kaz x

Penelope_Penguin

It's taken us a while, but here's some video of the chicks - can anyone see it? Taken by DS on his phone.

Chick Flick!

Penny. x

Rikki

The chicks were brilliant :T pity about the cameraman. :rotfl:

Penelope_Penguin

Rikki wrote: »

The chicks were brilliant :T pity about the cameraman. :rotfl:

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

I know, he's very cute though not that I'm his mother or anything :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: First attempt behind the camera - think he's best off sticking to his plans to be an engineer

Penny. x

Shez

hey the chicks are doing great penny!

My those Bulls are Big!!! dont fancy one of them charging at me!!

catewithers

awwwwww - they're so cute. Want some. DH won't let me.

hazzie123

Great pics PP.

P.s Can I have one of those jam tarts in the last ten pics,they look yummy!