Groninger Meeuwen |
Since October 2011 Arnold and Hannie's chickens spend the winter here. |
They have been called: Arnold, Mieke(the eldest) and Hannie(the latest). |
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During the day they spend the time outside with the other Silkies. |
During the night they used to sleep together with the Silkies: |
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But after a few weeks Arnold and Mikkie started to have regular fights and now keep a safe distance from each other. |
Arnold has got the advantage that he can fly to escape Mikkie's attacks: |
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So now Arnold and his hens moved voluntary to the glass house: |
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Since April 19th Mieke has started breeding on 10 eggs: |
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On May 12 the first chicks came out. For hours I had heard some squeeking and as it got fainter and fainter I decided to help them hatch by peeling off some eggshell when the mother had left her nest. |
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On Sunday 13th they have dried up pretty well: |
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Watch the short video of the birth by clicking on the picture below |
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On Monday May 14th there were 6 little chicks |
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For a short video of this sixtuplet click on the picture below: |
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On Sunday May 20th there are 5 little chicks left and doing very well |
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For some earlier videos on Youtube click below: |
Rooster Arnold and Hannie
Rooster A and H recovered
again Mikkie meets Arnold,
14-2-2012 |
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