Tammy
Located : Vermont
3 chicks currently (I think they are all roos!) 1 black/red silkied/fuzzy, 2 smooth black/red - no feathers on elgs
More eggs just went into the bator today ! We will see what we get!
On top of providing a draft free, well ventilated coop with plenty of deep, clean, dry bedding (sand base with pine shavings then straw on top) I give them a warm tasty breakfast of oatmeal, molasses, cracked corn to start their day. They love it and in return provide me with lots of eggs!
Thanks - this was very helpful. I lost a batch that died after lock down and now I know the humidity was too high. :( This article combined with others on this site will hopefully lead to a successful hatch next time around.
Keara - from recent posts I see you might have BC or Blu Copper Marans hatching eggs for sale? Do you still have some or better yet chicks to sell? I am located in the Vergennes area. I am really interested in Wheatens but unless I get hatching eggs have not been able to find them. I am...