Posts by fried green eggs

Candle that egg. It probably has some cracks and if it is leaking - Toss It. Left in the incubator it could explode and contaminate all of the eggs.

Hi, Congrats on your new adventure. I think some TSC's do mark down their chicks and some don't. I have 3 stores very close to home and one would mark the older chicks down to half off, when they got their new...

Hi & . I'm sorry your Tom got hurt. Why don't you call your vet and give him a update?  I hope your Tom continues to feel better and heals well! 

Hi &  Whats wrong with your chick?  Neosporin and some  generics of it use a pain reliever that does not end in "caine" so, it is safe for chickens. Here is info from www.PoultryPodiatry.com Give...

If I have wondered if everything is ok in there - I lightly tap on the egg and see if I can hear the chick. If you hear nothing - candle the egg so, you can see the air sack and where the chick is before you pip the shell....

Quote: Originally Posted by lamelde  So... talking about the start up costs. I invested my inheritance into my "business" how much of the little stuff can I write off? Or does it ALL have to be added together &...

Will you be able to move the coop/run each day as a tractor coop? If not, you might keep looking on craigslist for dog kennels so, they could have a larger run - which will also help you in cleaning their area. I was able to buy 2...

Hi & . Here is a link. Look towards the bottom for information about the yoke on hatched chicks. http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/hatching-eggs-101

Hi & . To extend daylight hours for egg production in winter you only need to have a 40-60 watt light on a timer to get them to 14 hours per day. It only needs to be in the coop so, they can be locked in to protect them from night...

I understand. LOL  Enjoy your glass of wine!