Posts by Zchicks

How's the OP's chick doing now? I have nearly an identical situation going on right now with a 5 week old Araucana. I found her this morning with a bloody, chipped/cracked top beak. I cleaned it off and separated her but she is not...

I don't think they're being eaten. No messes or broken shells around. No Molting either and the weather is still very good. Start of Fall in NY but still warm today was 75 and sunny. I was afraid they might be laying them somewhere...

My mixed flock of 7 hens (1Tetra Tint, 4 RSl, 2 White Leghorns & 1Partridge Plymouth Rock) have been laying for 2 months now, right on schedule. I was getting 4 to 6 eggs per day as of 2 weeks ago. All of a sudden I have...

I'm on day 12 of my 1st try in my home made DIY styro incubator. 1st try ever anything! Going to attempt some candling tonight. Tips would be appreciated.

6 eggs from 7 hens. Not too shabby.

Quote: Originally Posted by litljenarey  I was thinking the same thing but my concern was that the ones coming on the 30th would be shipped. I'm in Florida and the outdoor temps have been 90+ and I'm not home to...

That's right. Thanks!

I am using a DIY styrofoam cooler with a 25 watt bulb and small desk fan. I am also hand turning. I don't expect a spectacualr hatch percentage given my set up but it's great fun for me and the kids.

Yes this is my first time! I'm new to chickens in general and brand new to incubating!

Just got my 16 eggs in. They're going to be all mixes. The eggs are from my own little backyard flock of 2 white leghorns, 1 tetra tint, 2 red sex links and an unknown pale orange=ish hen. The rooster for all is a...