Hi! I've had bad experiences and great experiences with both Broodyhens and incubators. Things like power outages really spoil incubator plans, even if yours is a great one. Giving first time broodies eggs too soon also is a giant risk.
I have had great results with the brazilian incubator we...
Hi! They are both adorable goslings. As you stated that the lady had both Chinese and "African" geese together, let us suppose you got a crossbreed pair. If they stay within the weight limit, you can say they are Chinese. Most "African" geese are not true Africans. They are oversized Chinese...
In my opinion, cheese is waaaaay better than bread any ole day. So please forgive my 🤣 at bread because the bread is good, it's just not cheese. I love you all 🙌🏻
There is also "neighborly relations" to consider. I, too, am from a "Defend your own at all costs" state and county. Here, the good people will kindly bring you all the evidence of your predators' misdeeds, subtilly reminding you that they will have to take unwilling control measures(with the...
Hi, remember to show your daughter that the chick is well again, but it was a close call. Glad everything turned out well in the end and you both had an opportunity for a true life lesson.
(deeper meaning there)
Sorry you had such a bad experience. No egg is good enough to go into the incubator unless it's good enough to go into the fridge. Is the way I heard it. Please don't forget to do total disinfect on your incubator before your next batch. Personally I would then do a vinegarwater rinse also...
Hi! personally I'd recommend using formula#4 and Not spraying the trees first with water. Spraying them with plain water knocks them out of the place you are spraying the soap mixture. So essentially,you are saving their lives before you spray the tree.
Once I bought 12 chicks and 9 turned out to be roosters. So now I always buy straight run and 3 times more than I need of hens. But, I don't mind eating chicken. So, there's that.