First nest in the weaning cage.

First nest - 3 whites and one buff yellow - are at the "will we, won't we leave the nest" stage. Exciting to see them taking their first steps.

Mum in the middle with one chick either side.

Dad and one still sitting in the nest

Just as well I didn't take away the "duff" eggs in this clutch - the fourth hatched today a day late, while two were early. 5 egg clutch - think she's too slim to incubate 5. And it looks to me to be a nest of blues. Mother is yellow and father blue.

Of my 10 Scots chicks so far, 4 are white, 2 yellow and I think 4 blue. 12 more eggs due tomorrow and over the weekend. I expect more blues, greens and piebalds. Where are my clears this year?

                          Seven Scots hatched so far. 4 whites, 2 yellow and, I hope one blue so far.