Posts by Lyssa

If you want an organic fly control, Arbico Organics has a good program.  http://www.arbico-organics.com/category/fly-control-program  I haven't tried it, but I use several of their other products and I think the company is...

Quote: Originally Posted by HappyHenMama  Don't use too much DE.  It can be harmful in large amounts.  I dumped DE in with my sand and dirt and there have been no issues.  Several pounds at a time....

I thought I would put up a quick video of my hen Bug, introducing her chicks to the dominant hen, Molly.  She would attack all the other chickens, as she is the 2nd in command girl.  But, with Molly, she allowed her very...

Here is my Broody Bug, with the first 2 chicks

I'm so sorry. This was my first incubator hatch and I got 2 of 11... So, I feel you. I think I need a humidity gauge, as I struggled with the humidity. I learned a ton about where to put my water (under the back vent) so its easy to...

Yes, how did everything turn out.  I am all crossed fingers, legs and arms for you!     I was almost ready to end the chick experiment today, then when I came home from some errands I have 2 chicks pipping!...

Ok, so far my hen has only hatched 2 of the 6 and none so far of my incubator have done anything.  I don't know how long to leave the eggs under her, she is starting to be out and about with the 2 babies... still crossing my...

Too true!  It was funny last year when my broody "Bug" hatched out chicks.  At about week 8 she didn't love them anymore and she went back to her normal mean self.  The poor roo was chased off and force to stay very far...

Thanks CJ, A turkey baster, that is a good idea.  Next time I incubate I am going to do some things differently.  I like the added reservoirs for extra water.  And congrats on a good hatch.  My hen is happy with her...

Quote: Originally Posted by PAPACABOT   I would use a tube that can fit into the incubators holes and had water to the troughs. I also used a sponge cut up and was able to get it wet and drop it in through the...