Posts by dsqard

I just candled my turkey eggs and DH was right.  If all of them hatch that are developing, I am going to have A LOT of turkeys.  Only had to pull 2 out of the 25 I set.

QuirkySue Bourbon Reds are a heritage breed.  They are not as big as the "meat" turkeys but taste great.  The ones that I have had have been as friendly as my chickens.  ETA - I agree with yinepu and go to the link for...

Quote: Originally Posted by yinepu  Quote: Originally Posted by Pkillian  You folks all speak in some sort of a strange code. What the heck.  Have fun.   yes.....

How much of the shell have you removed?  I have had "stuck" chicks before and it is very hard for them to get through that "leathery" membrane because they can't spin to zip the egg open.  I usually have to slowly remove more...

Insanity can you tell if the yolk is absorbed?

Arielle, I am there with you.  Spent many days tooling around "Beantown".  Great memories of taking the "T" into south station with my friends and walking around Faneuil Hall.  The news update just said they have "solid...

Quote: Originally Posted by Wisher1000  He can, but she will not appreciate it!  She will not return his calls and will tell all the other hens what he did and simply ruin his reputation.  Serves him...

You can also float the eggs in warm water if they are too dark to candle.  If the chicks are alive you will see small movements in the water.

Insanity I would take the eggs out and candle them to see if you have any movement in them.

Quote: Originally Posted by tommysgirl  I have fallen behind and I can't catch up.    Is it just me or are we all thinking "Life Alert"? Jill, here is the thread about the chicken/guinea...