Yesterday I checked on the egg in the incubator. It was pipping (that's what it's called when a chick breaks a small area through the shell near it's beak). I made a quick trip to the post office (less than 10 minutes), and shortly after, Alan came home. He went to check on the egg, and she'd hatched! So I missed the whole thing! I had planned to create a hatching video... I guess we'll make plans for that next time!
I thought this chick might be a Peanut/Zippidydoodah baby, but turns out it's a Peanut/Edward Scissorbeak baby! So, she's a Mille Fleur (Peanut) and Ameraucana (Edward Scissorbeak) cross.
Shame on you, Peanut!! What will the neighbors think!?
But still, cute as can be!! Here's a video for you of the chick still in the incubator drying off. This video was taken last night. After she dried off, I moved her in with the other chick. Finally, a friend!
If you aren't able to see the embedded video here on my blog, you may view the video posted on YouTube.
100 degrees! Yipes! That chick will be ready for Texas summers!
Posted by: Lisa Hjulberg | March 15, 2009 at 08:19 AM
cute cute cute..... our marble was hatched at the end of november, but we just left the egg with the mum to sit on and even though it was bitter cold outside she did a great job and the tiny chick was all snug each night under mums wing.... marble is now almost as big as the mum, oh my how fast they grow, it was our first chick and we are not sure if its a hen or a cockeral yet, but even if its a cock we will keep our first hatched :)
x
Posted by: marmitetoasty | March 14, 2009 at 01:01 PM
Awwwwwww! How adorable! Congratulations!
Posted by: Toni K | March 14, 2009 at 10:43 AM
Another cutie! He has big feet!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | March 13, 2009 at 06:26 PM
Anna, she's so incredibly precious and adorable. So fuzzy cute I just want to pick her up and snuggle with her. I have a question, how in the world can you tell a male from a female when they first hatch? You can tell I know very little about chickens . . . LOL!
Posted by: Jerri Kay | March 13, 2009 at 04:40 PM
I love little baby chicks! My dad used to order eggs each spring and we had a hiding space under the stairwell in the basement with heat lamps. Our daily excitement was getting to check to see if any hatched yet!
Posted by: Michelle | March 13, 2009 at 03:50 PM
He is so sweet! I love him!!! I would love to see a video of one of the eggs hatching. Thanx for the videos, it's a great thing to see. It's warm and uplifting.
Posted by: Donna Wilson | March 13, 2009 at 03:36 PM
So cute!!! We may have a baby donkey this weekend! :)
Posted by: Shannan Teubner | March 13, 2009 at 02:06 PM
congrats on the new baby! When you are the first thing the babies see, do they "imprint" on you and are more tame and friendly?
Posted by: inkypaws | March 13, 2009 at 02:00 PM
awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
seriously, there is a chicken named for Edward Scissorhands? pretty big names for something so tiny!
Posted by: Shala | March 13, 2009 at 01:29 PM
Cool! I will have to call this one my birthday chick since yesterday was my birthday! Never mind how old I am. LOL She(he)is adorable. Please make another video when it is dried off so we can see what kind of chickie fuzz it has. I love all your chicken posts. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Janet S | March 13, 2009 at 12:23 PM
So cute. Question...so do you just have one or two baby chicks at a time? Or are there bunches more that you don't video?
Posted by: Shae | March 13, 2009 at 11:52 AM
After several several decades of not thinking about chickens other than how to prepare them for dinner, I can't believe that I'm fascinated by your chicken stories. I think I've mentioned before about my gram' having rows of chicken coops and the 'fun' we had collecting eggs and scooping manure. I really thought those days were gone and forgotten until you came along. Of course, you've got fancy show room chickens but they're still chickens under all that fancy feathers. I am actually enjoying your stories, reminiscing and comparing chicken tales...as much as I enjoy your card projects. Am looking forward to next week's release at WS of your chicken set. Now I'm really getting all chicken skin. Have a great day! MarilynY
Posted by: MarilynY | March 13, 2009 at 11:12 AM
How precious! Sorry you missed the "breakout"...but she looks healthy and good!
Thanks for the video...loved it, as always! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | March 13, 2009 at 10:42 AM
this is so stinking adorable. thanks for showing us this. I loved watching it.
Posted by: jules p | March 13, 2009 at 10:39 AM
How can you tell the cross so quickly? - Did you say "look at the beak on that one!" and know it's daddy was an Edward Scissorbeak? Very cute!
Posted by: Randee | March 13, 2009 at 10:34 AM
How cute! AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW! Enjoy your weekend. It looks like you may be busy with little chicks.
Chris
Posted by: Chris Hauck | March 13, 2009 at 10:08 AM
AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
Smiles & Cheers,
Dorothy
Posted by: Dorothy | March 13, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Awwwww...so precious. I love your videos Anna. What a wonderful way to start my day!
Happy Baby Season to you and Alan! I'll be back for more videos so keep 'em comin'!
Thanks for the smiles!!
Posted by: Lorraine Castellon-Rowe | March 13, 2009 at 09:57 AM
Oh how cute!! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Jessie | March 13, 2009 at 09:51 AM
Awwww is right! Oh so cute! That's a big foot I see! Can't wait to see more! Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Danielle | March 13, 2009 at 09:32 AM