Posts by bairo

In my experience... I see a big change in roosters at about 20weeks old on the average. Usually the pullets have just started laying or are getting ready to when I notice the change... Like AJ said.

Quote: Originally Posted by hobbychicken  Quick question. I received call duck eggs today . How long do I need to let them set before I put them in the incubator? 24 hours is usually plenty to let the air sacs come...

A few more pics of crosses in the past                Probably easier to click on my "chicken pics" link (below)... I try and update those once a month

I've played around with a few crosses in the past. We enjoyed the f-1 / F-2 Easter Eggers from pure Ameraucana stock immensely for the color and personality, but probably my favorite was when I had Mr.Kellogs (Welsummer Rooster). I...

Quote: Originally Posted by Talbott Poultry  First things first, How old are they and are they done molting?   Secondly are they used to being outside?   Finally, if the answers to...

A couple pics from the oct 29 hatch. I'll upload them small, but you can click on the pics to enlarge them.                    still early yet, but it looks like only one...

Future Bator (old wall oven)       Blue and Barred Rocks Hatched October 29th 2012                

Off to take some updated pics....wait till AJ sees the new piece of trash I picked up that is destined for the incubation room ;) I think I can make a bator out of just about anything 

Quote: Originally Posted by Egghead_Jr  Those look nice Stan. Hopefully I'll get some coloring like that this spring. I've got Splash roosters with black and barred hens.   They've a lot of blue on...

Ill see if I cant dig up some pics of a few crosses I have done before.