Posts by guinea fowl galore

Yes It is possible. I have a four year old chook that has never laid an egg, ever. Don't jump to conclusions too fast though, it might just be the breed, weather, food or environment. It's pretty unlikely to get two hens that don't lay...

Don't worry it's just a scab. She'll heal in no time and be back to her normal self. Unfortunately I have plenty of experience with ticks on all sorts of animals and chickens rarely get sick or die by the poison; Just a big lump where...

I calibrate the hydrometer before every hatch but don't know how to with a thermometer. I was thinking temperature and have planned to go out and buy about four thermometers today I have started helping the chick out and it seems to be...

Ok, well the eggs I am hatching are Australorps (as always) and are now on day 22. During candling most of them looked great but a couple didn't seem to be developing at the same rate which I thought was weird seeing as they were in a...

Well all nine eggs hatched and I think I got two to three blues. I gave the chicks to a broody silkie and she was pleased to be gifted them. That is the first time I have gifted chicks to a hen so was happy it went well. The coop got...

Make that three black chicks. Their brooder is pretty well finished, it just needs a latch/bolt thing on one door and some windows. I have a photo of yesterday's progress but I can't post it from my phone so I'll do it later.

As of right now I have two chicks out, one zipping and two pips. I'm pretty sure both the chicks are black. I really hope I get at least one blue.

Quote:Originally Posted by Gomes Bantams Cause i dont know you! Just because you don't know someone does not mean they are not popular. In fact the people on your list seem to be either mods or your friends. Sucking up much

Quote:Originally Posted by Tanichca EEP!! Mom, even though she's only 10 weeks along, is already filling out her maternity clothes and has a very large and noticeable baby bump. She's also far more morning sick than she usually is....

Well the chicks are now screaming at me through their egg to hurry up and get their home finished. And I am proud to say that it is almost done Here's a pic of it so far. Excuse the messy shed. It's going to have three doors; a tiny...