Recent content by trilyn

Thanks Sue, I appreciate it..you've hatched tons of marans so I know I can count on your advice! Trish

Sue, does that mean you keep the humidity between 30-40% then increase it to 55-65% during lockdown? Got a hatch going right now in a new 1588 and that's what I've been doing, but I do sincerely value your advice...especially since I have a few of Rancher's marans in here along with MJ's...

Truer words were never spoken..I find all my barnyard mutts are fantastic layers, and very healthy, active birds. Maybe I ought to just create my own personal designer breed...lol! I have hatched out slw/delaware crosses..but the darned things all turned out to be roos. Oh well, got more eggs...

When they get old enough to start flying out I do. I used to just put bird netting over the top of the pen, but then I went a step further..I bought 2 pieces of half inch pvc pipe and put one on each end, zip tied to the corners .basically hoops and stretched/zip tied the netting out over...

I use pegboard for quick and easy brooders. Its cheap..only 15 bucks or so at Home Depot and they will even cut it for you! I do a 2x6 brooder 2 foot high and use a tarp for the floor..use zip ties to hold the corners together, dump shavings in and voila! instant brooder in no time, when...

Perfect! I've got both laying around here and they will be going to good use..thanks for the help!!

Stony, I love the idea of burying the tank, but how do you empty it to clean it? Sorry if that sound silly! But I've got three ducks here and was trying to figure out a way to keep things looking neat and that would do it, but I gotta know how to clean it..lol!

I love that coop also, that blue is a beautiful color and goes so well with the Polish..or is it the other way around..lol Welcome to all the newcomers!! I'm envious of anyone that lives in or near the Adirondacks..gorgeous place, I can't get enough of it!

Yeah..they remind me of the old drawings of Satan...a bit scary and comical at the same time..the combs..not Satan...

I love the ecoglow..want one soo bad, just have a few things higher on the priority list right now. But, I was thinking of using those "black" reptile bulbs that throw a lot of heat also...for the same idea as the ecoglow. I really like the idea of them being on a "normal" cycle with light...

Aww..how cute-congratulations, you've got to post pics please! We've had to put down our three seniors this year..the oldest being 38..very hard for us. I was offered a miniature pinto yesterday as a companion horse for our youngest, Nicky (haflinger) and I would've taken it, but he has a...

I say thank goodness for them, just recently had a wyandotte chick with a large transparent "bubble" on its neck. I know if I had it under a white light, that poor thing would not be here today. Also, gotta give kudos to Veterycin...two days and a few sprays of it on its neck, you would never...

OMG..is that not the truth! LOL

Congrats first of all on your new chicks! Second, oh please..I had my birds brooding in the garage the whole time the coop was being built!! LOL In fact, every year I say no more birds in the garage..but..I've a garageful right now!

You're so welcome! Have fun with the new babies...great colors! I'm goingback out there myself for more ducklings..lol!!