Posts by CrittersNPets

UGH broody quit last night.  Went in to see her on a perch - how is it I have silkies that won't even last 10 days!!! Maybe it was too "busy" around her lately.  But of course, 9 of 9 saxony eggs have great vessels (and...

Ok, I think this is a baaaad sign, dreamt last night I was at the swap (WHAT ) Then after I'd walked around a large chick ran up and pecked my pant leg.  I was pretty sure it was a peacock (NOT an addition I need) so OF...

And, it continues, tossed 9 call duck eggs and then went through the broodies - tossed 3 of those and set the other 6 in the incubator just for laughs.  I am totally enjoying my 8 saxony and my chicks so can't complain too...

Add to my wants please at next update:   Blue Copper Marans Rooster (or splash, or wheaten) - The color of the egg he may produce is my most important goal, prefer old enough to breed as my older guy not looking so great...

I have a pair from last year.  My hen lays almost daily in all weather (no night lights).  They seem very calm and I liked them so much I hatched a few and just picked up 5 more from holderreads today.  I'm sold on them...

 Just picked up 5 more saxony ducklings from Holdereads to go with the 3 I hatched last week.  Amazing how much they grow in 6 DAYS!! So far all seem to be getting along, eating, an drinking (nice to have olders show them...

 Picked up 5 saxony ducklings from holderreads today, love duckies!!  

Quote: Originally Posted by Sumatra503  Here is my updated list! Before I begin I want to let everyone know that I am moving to the Sweethome/Brownsville area in the next couple of weeks and will be staying there...

Quote: Originally Posted by DutchChic  I was excited to find one of my silkie showgirls wanting to go broody, this evening!  I have a little Seabright hen that has been setting for about 3 days. ...

Ok, I admit it.  I just couldn't let the two broody silkie sisters go to waste.  I shoved 9 saxony eggs under the two of them.  Some were from the fridge but figured, nothin too lose and why waste a broody, right?