Chickens need an average of 14 hours of "sunlight" per day. Also consider this to be a time when they are molting - which most chickens stop laying during this time. Also, make sure that you are providing them with a proper amount of nutrition (laying mash/pellets; oyster shell, etc..)
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Great suggestions overall, my input would be to use Vaseline (or off-brand) on your chickens combs - this prevents / reduces frostbite. You'll have to put it on each time temps get down to freezing (should this be an issue where you live).
My husband would like to say Thank you for ruining his Monday with that picture!
Oh my goodness...what "act" must I commence upon thee to obtain such a wonderful gift, I ask myself... wink wink.
Okay, being a newbie to the owning of a bator....what do you do with all the (hopeful) hatchlings? I could go crazy with incubating, but fearful of having hundreds of lil' chickies!
Do you sell them, give them away? what??
What do I do if none of my eggs in my bator hatch as of the 21st day? I have not opened it and the temp has been an average of 99.5 to 100 degrees.
Please help
Any suggestions on how to "train" my rooster from crowing starting at 3am???? I've installed a light to stay on until 12am hoping it would keep him awake longer, and want to sleep in...
but it's not working! He crows continuously every 30 seconds or so, then will stop for a while then begins...
I've ordered from them many times - always pleased with my order, however I would also like to suggest Meyer Hatchery. I ordered Ameracaunas from McMurray one year, then some through Meyer Hatchery and was exceptionally pleased with Meyers! The Ameracaunas were superior compared to McMurrays...
Just ordered a new Square-Hova-Bator Incubator. Anyone have one?
Any recommendations / suggestions? I'm new to incubating!
P.S. It hasn't arrived yet, so I'm hoping it comes with directions and an information packet .... lol