Yesterday our mini lop doe, Fern, had a litter of four kits. They are all strong and healthy and this time there are no obvious runts.
Two of the babies shortly after birth yesterday.
All of the babies today.
I'm always a bit worried about Fern due to the toll that pregnancy and feeding the kits takes on her body, but she's doing well.
The proud parents; Fern on the left and Polar Bear on the right.
In other news the Easter Egger hatch that is coming to maturity is looking like it has mostly females. Selling the pullets means a small income to help cover feed costs on the smallholding. Out of 8, five are looking pretty certain as girls and there is one we're still undecided on. In this picture it is the dark one on the roost at the back. They are nearly 3 1/2 months old. Any thoughts from the chicken experts out there?
Our first hen raised chicks are now nearly two months old and are doing well. I was worried we'd have losses, but I should have put more faith in a hen's natural instinct!
I've been calling this one Puddin'
