Posts by chick4chix

 First of all- this is the first time I've seen this thread, and I've been on BYC since 2009. I've owned chickens myself on and off for over 30 years- this last batch since 2009. Although I was raised with backyard chickens, I...

Quote: Originally Posted by dovecanyon  Congratulations!!!   They are sure cuties!   There isn't really any way to sex them yet.  But it won't be long till you can tell the difference by their...

YAY!!! I got 5 cute babies from my trader joes hatch!!! Anyone have any secrets on sexing them yet?      

That handsome specimen is a "Appenzeller Spitzhauben"  A rare breed available at Gabbard Farms

Thanks babymakes6! Waiting is the hardest part - I've been looking through the window of the incubator with a flashlight and a magnifying glass- trying to see SOMETHING move- haha! Nothing yet. Tomorrow is supposed to be hatch day (day...

I'm on day 20 now- shouldn't I be seeing pips by now? Yesterday I thought I heard a chirp or two, but today jus the fan. I thought I'd wake up to at least a few pips- anything wrong? Should I open and...

THANK YOU EVERYONE for this thread and all the wonderful information on here!!!     I am on day 18 of my very first hatch...ever... and went looking for info on lockdown- humidity- position- etc. I'm  SOOOO glad...

Quote: Originally Posted by jandrusrn  Hmmmmm, so the WF eggs aren't really doing anything that's terribly visible.. I know they're dark brown, but really?  Our box for candling is really bright and I'm just not...

  Quote: Originally Posted by jandrusrn  Soooo, after being mesmerized by this thread.... as I was at Whole Foods for my morning juice, I happened to bop on back and got myself a lovely dozen deeeeeeep brown...

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