03/23/2026
Spring hatching season began yesterday! I purchased Black Mottled Belgian d’Uccle hatching eggs from North Forty Farm. This was an impressive shipment as 100% of the eggs (15/15) were developing at first candling. Shipped eggs are always a gamble. I took the quick opportunity to take these out after assisting one to hatch. The last 3 have pipped and progressing. These chicks have a ton of vigor. Oh, I almost forgot. I ended up with a surprise chick lol that is a Showgirl Silkie you see in there!