Recent content by FreeRange Drulie

We want to set a hatch for Feb. 3-5 and we need some eggs to put in it! I think we might be ordering some Salmon Faverolles but that's only 12+ eggs. Does anyone know where we could get some fun breed that would do well in the north Midwest? and could ship by Monday Feb 1st? Any advice on...

Quote: again returned no hits for me. thanks for trying. wonder what's up?

Quote: It didn't work for me either. Also no reason to talk down to anyone, it's just someone asking for help. ps. merry christmas

We are having a seriously weird hatch! On day 21 we had no pips or cheeping, and then on day 22 we had two hatch, day 23 we had 1 more hatch and 1 peep. Today is day 24 and we just had a pip. So a total of only 3 live chicks and two peeps. I am very disappointed. With our previous hatch we...

Go with the Broody Momma, it may take more attention from you but it will be worth it. Check on them everyday and make sure to separate her from the flock and give her own "special" ( warmer) area GL!

Okay we just ordered our first mail ordered eggs. and I'm nervous We got 12 Salmon Faverolles from McCullum Farms website. What has been people success rates and is there anything I should watch out for. Should I make sure that they are not delivered to my house.(hold them at the post...

two words: egg turner! makes the temperature so consistent, and also it makes for a more controlled environment. also it is easier to continue on with your everyday activities. I use the HovaBator. It has a great success rate and it was inexpensive. However I still think the best incubator is a hen

With chickens we had 32 out of 41 hatch in the hova bator. We do have an egg turner thoe. But no fan. GL!

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/chicken a little brutal, but humorous

and you can see the difference our organic meet is a much richer yellow/ pink, than the pale white of conventional birds

We don't have a large flock, but we have enough barred rocks to not be able to remember each. So we were thinking about identification bracelets. But I don't know much about them so I wanted some advice. The questions I have What is the best type? I don't want them to hurt or even effect my...

An idea on cooling off your roo: 1st: wear gloves (just in case) 2nd: Snatch him up and really embarrass him in front of the hens. Parade him around, even hang him upside down. Be the boss, and make sure its not attractive to the hens! maybe try it a few time a day if hes a real jerk. and...

Thanks for the suggestions. This forum brings me hope! I like the idea of putting 10 or so in a separate run and trying different ideas people had. I'm pretty sure they are either spent or going through a molt. They don't appear fat. Some maybe more then others. They ALWAYs seem hungry! They...