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I have a few blue runner girls. Recently, lost my blue male when he got himself tangled in reeds at the edge of the pond and drowned. :-( I may get a young silver male. I didn't even know there was such a color for runners. Wondering about the genetics of blue and silver and what I might...

I am having an unusally bad outbreak of mites... red and northern. I think. Got some liquid ivermectic. Think I have seen posts about using this. Any help with how to give... oral... topical... injection, dosage... I have banties, ameraucanas and orpingtons. Repeat??? and how long to...

I am not a happy camper at the moment! Just received eggs today in an egg carton with NO padding between the egg carton and the side of the box. About 1/3 of the eggs are a gooy mess. The mess is on some/most of the other eggs. My question is ... is it better to wash off the egg goo off...

I got an interesting split from hatching my Lester babies. I have a few to many Lav roos and 50/50 pullets. So.. I am offering two pairs. $35 for a pair plus shipping. They are almost 6 weeks old now so ready to send soon. Please email me if interested.

I need help asap to try and save a few chicks that were infected by a chick that I arranged to pick up at a show. This chick was in a different brooder but I must have exposed my chicks at home before I realized this was a sick chick. congested, sneezing, wheezing.. 1st just the chick I...

I am looking for one or two used egg turners. want it for storing egg prior to setting them. Shipping would be to Vancouver, WA. 98682 thank you

I am hoping to understand the genetics for this better I recently hatched some blue copper eggs... got the usual black , blue and splash chicks. But only the two black hens have copper...and lots of it. None of the blues - pullets or cockerels. do you need two "copper" genes for copper to...

These are available on my local craigslist. wondering if anyone know how good these are. I know the basics but can always learn more.. would these be useful? Success With Baby Chicks – by Robert Plamondon Reg. $16 Now $5. The New Incubation Book by Dr A.F. Anderson Brown & G.E.S. Robbins...

I am selling one of my r com 20 incubators. It is really like new as I have never incubated in it. I just other day, got it out of the box and fired it up for the first time because I had lots of eggs coming but got my new-to-me Sportsman 1502 going so I REALLY don't need it... and my other...

I just bought two digital temp/humidity devices from walmart. I did the salt calibration last night for about 14 hrs... that showed they were low by 7% I just put them side by side with my wet bulb and that showed they were only 2% off, ...any ideas ????? I thought salt was fool...

I want to hatch more eggs than my little bators will handle so I will try to set up a Sportsman 1502 that I bought used a few months ago. I would like to set it up in a storage room that I keep at a constant 55 degrees. no drafts.. no direct sunlight ..no windows but good ventilation though...

Wondering what folks use to check humidity? I have never been able to get 2 digital devices to give me the same reading. ...and not one ever agrees with my wet bulb set up. Also... is the wet bulb reading accurate whether it is still air or fan? Do you want the same humidity reading...

I received my BEAUTIFUL eggs from Lester and Jody yesterday. All arrived in perfect condition. They are now snuggled in for the LONG 21 day wait. I must say they are well behaved. No fighting among themselves... No midnight feeding necessary... No temper tantrums. I don't hear any "he...

I recently hatch a few chicks. approx 25% had some degree of crocked toes. I called the breeder and she said she did not have crooked toes in her line. She said it was incubation problems. I have hatched some other groups not related to this most current hatch and have not had any problem...

I have a couple of Ameraucana Lavender Bantam roos for sale. I live in Vancouver, WA. $7 each. They are about 3 months old. Have a few pics to email if you are interested. my email is [email protected] Thank you, mary

I am designing a new coop. Would like to keep out mice, rat, coyotes, raccoons, etc. I understand hardward cloth is the way to go ..but what size. 1/4 smaller hole...keeps mice out ...but is it strong enough or can a racoon tear or chew through it? or a coyote claw through it? is 1/2 x...

Hello I am interested in 18 eggs that will hatch blue and splash orpingtons. I just bought "MY" christmas present. - a R-com incubator and I would like to hatch a few chicks with my grandkids. I have had chickens most of my life and have a very nice coop.... just needs a few chicks to...