The First 14 to hatch

Great news here on the homestead.  20 of 23 hatchlings emerged over the course of 2 days, including about 13 black, maybe 6 blue and 1 splash.   When they are wet it is sometimes difficult to tell if they are dark blue or black and then under the red brooder light, it’s even harder to tell.   The Splash chick came last from the tiniest egg, I honestly didn’t expect anyone to hatch from that egg but he/she sure did.    The splash chick is a little weak, I think from being in that tiny egg too long so we’ll see how he/she improves over the next few days.

More photos to come when they’ve gotten a little bigger, maybe next week.