Turns out we’re not the only ones getting protective…
(Apologies for poor quality, but had to be taken on the phone and for obvious reasons couldn’t use flash)
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Aww. Lovely. Thank you, joe.
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Finally, some good news to report. Apologies again for the poor quality, for the same reasons, but we have a new family! Two visible (just) here, and at least another two already hatched. Penny’s sitting on a lot of eggs, though, so we’re expecting quite a few more. Will keep you posted.
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Congratulations all round!
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Lovely news, Joe
Carinthia.xx
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What good news and what a beautiful hen
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Lovely, fluffy gorgeousness. Thanks, joe!
Soo xx
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Just back from getting my new head fitted, so still haven’t seen all the new arrivals - seven at the last count!
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Ohhhh, chickses! [deafening SQUEE]
The right way round, we hope. Could make flauting a touch tricky otherwise. Elbows being what they are…
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Nine - and counting! Still five eggs remaining. We’ll know in the next day or so if they’re viable, but Penny hasn’t given up on them…
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AttaPenny! Good hen!
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Are you calling that one Twellsy? 
Carinthia.xx
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Snell Snyff!
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We have spent the whole of yesterday and last night standing vigil over a premature hatchling. Cautiously hopeful - s/he’s active and alert, beginning to eat solids and has been flexing muscles and even preening, but it’s still too early to tell
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Fins crossed for her.
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And fingers toes and everything crossed here
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And here.
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That’s encouraging; fingers crossed.
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