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post #9481 of 17836
5/5/12 at 9:57am
Well its a good thing that I took the eggs up to the incubator because Popcorn moved nests AGAIN yesterday!!! I do not know what is going on as I haven't been around to observe.... but she was sitting on the newly laid eggs. I think she took one look at the big Xs on the eggs under her and didn't know what they were!! I will try to move her when I have time ... Unfortunately I am at work all weekend... UGH......
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post #9482 of 17836
5/5/12 at 9:59am
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Originally Posted by CALI CHICK View Post

You could invest under $3 in a dozen Trader Joe "fertile eggs"........they are white leghorns!  They make great experimental eggs to candle and incubate because of the small investment.

I have 5 TJ eggs under my broody right now.  Yesterday was hatchday (but she isn't budging off her nest.)  She has pushed 2 empty eggshells out from under her big_smile.png !
And, she keeps pushing the babies back underneath her, so we can't see them. barnie.gif

That is so cool can't wait to see the babies!!!
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post #9483 of 17836
5/5/12 at 10:19am
My turkey hen hatched out some babies yesterday. She was sitting on 7 turk eggs and 12 Cochin eggs that I *thought* were supposed to hatch on Wednesday. I went to the coop yesterday to check things, and there was a poult, so I was obviously way off on my hatch date. I'm positive the chicken eggs wont hatch until Wed. She's still sitting on them, but I'm worried she's going to keep on sitting and neglect the poults. So, are poults like chicks? Meaning, do they survive off the yolk sac for 2-3 days, or do they need to eat and drink sooner? I've caught up a few and dipped their little beaks in the water, and the level in the waterer has changed, so someones been drinking. I plan on taking the eggs and putting them in the incubator, but I'm at work all weekend and can't deal with them until tomorrow (or perhaps tonight- since I think she'd be less inclined to try and murder my hand in the dark). Will my babies be alright tonight or tomorrow around noon? They've got food and water in their cage, but another concern at this point is her defecating all over the chicken eggs that are SO close to being finished. Plus, if the poults are eating and drinking, I'm sure they're pooing all over them too roll.png anyway, sorry for the novel, I'm just not sure what to do. Oh, P.S- I've got 3 broody chicken hens as well, so another opting is to shuffle some eggs around (they were all set and should hatch the same day) and let one of them hatch the turkeys eggs, and give her eggs to one of the other hens. Shew, I need to be better organized with this hatching business! Thanks for taking the time to read this. Here's a picture of the proud mama with a couple of her cute little babies!
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post #9484 of 17836
5/5/12 at 11:47am
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Originally Posted by howfunkyisurchicken View Post

My turkey hen hatched out some babies yesterday. She was sitting on 7 turk eggs and 12 Cochin eggs that I *thought* were supposed to hatch on Wednesday. I went to the coop yesterday to check things, and there was a poult, so I was obviously way off on my hatch date. I'm positive the chicken eggs wont hatch until Wed. She's still sitting on them, but I'm worried she's going to keep on sitting and neglect the poults. So, are poults like chicks? Meaning, do they survive off the yolk sac for 2-3 days, or do they need to eat and drink sooner? I've caught up a few and dipped their little beaks in the water, and the level in the waterer has changed, so someones been drinking. I plan on taking the eggs and putting them in the incubator, but I'm at work all weekend and can't deal with them until tomorrow (or perhaps tonight- since I think she'd be less inclined to try and murder my hand in the dark). Will my babies be alright tonight or tomorrow around noon? They've got food and water in their cage, but another concern at this point is her defecating all over the chicken eggs that are SO close to being finished. Plus, if the poults are eating and drinking, I'm sure they're pooing all over them too roll.png anyway, sorry for the novel, I'm just not sure what to do. Oh, P.S- I've got 3 broody chicken hens as well, so another opting is to shuffle some eggs around (they were all set and should hatch the same day) and let one of them hatch the turkeys eggs, and give her eggs to one of the other hens. Shew, I need to be better organized with this hatching business! Thanks for taking the time to read this. Here's a picture of the proud mama with a couple of her cute little babies!
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Congrats on the new babies! "I don't know nothing bout birthin no [turkey] babies," hopefully someone will have answer for you soon!

My chickens: WL, AC, EE, LO, Marans, EE/WL mix & Silkies = a rainbow of egg colors :) 

 

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"He remembered that they were but flesh, a passing breeze that does not return."  Psalm 78:39

 

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My chickens: WL, AC, EE, LO, Marans, EE/WL mix & Silkies = a rainbow of egg colors :) 

 

Chicken farmer since July 2011

 

"He remembered that they were but flesh, a passing breeze that does not return."  Psalm 78:39

 

My BYC page http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/bobbieschickss-member-page

 

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post #9485 of 17836
5/5/12 at 12:12pm

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Mama brought the kiddies out for a walk today!!

Wife to the best Husband on earth, Mom to 4 daughters, Nini to 2 grandaughters, 1 dog, 4 cats, First time "Mother Hen" to 5 lovely Hennys. And Bo the big guy (Rooster)
I am blessed!

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Wife to the best Husband on earth, Mom to 4 daughters, Nini to 2 grandaughters, 1 dog, 4 cats, First time "Mother Hen" to 5 lovely Hennys. And Bo the big guy (Rooster)
I am blessed!

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post #9486 of 17836
5/5/12 at 12:23pm
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Mama brought the kiddies out for a walk today!!

Adorable!

My chickens: WL, AC, EE, LO, Marans, EE/WL mix & Silkies = a rainbow of egg colors :) 

 

Chicken farmer since July 2011

 

"He remembered that they were but flesh, a passing breeze that does not return."  Psalm 78:39

 

My BYC page http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/bobbieschickss-member-page

 

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My chickens: WL, AC, EE, LO, Marans, EE/WL mix & Silkies = a rainbow of egg colors :) 

 

Chicken farmer since July 2011

 

"He remembered that they were but flesh, a passing breeze that does not return."  Psalm 78:39

 

My BYC page http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/bobbieschickss-member-page

 

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post #9487 of 17836
5/5/12 at 12:33pm
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Congrats on the new babies! "I don't know nothing bout birthin no [turkey] babies," hopefully someone will have answer for you soon!

If the cochins are due to hatch on wed, why not take them to the hen thats brooding and has the closet hatch day. That way mama turkey can take care of her poults. give the broody hen the eggs from from the mama you give the chicken  eggs too. Oh now I'm confused. so 1 broody chicken will receive eggs from the turkey and the broody who receives eggs from the turkey  will give her eggs to another broody chicken . do you see what I'm getting at that way the eggs due to hatch wed, won't have any competition from eggs hatching on a later date, and all will be happy. including you, 

Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 16 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma,  13Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

~~http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jYLTn4fKYQ~~

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Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 16 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma,  13Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

~~http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jYLTn4fKYQ~~

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post #9488 of 17836
5/5/12 at 12:40pm

Here's my sharing broodies!! They went out with the chicks today! 

 

LL

 

 

LL

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post #9489 of 17836
5/5/12 at 1:19pm

UGH!! barnie.gif

 

I am really mad! I came home only to find Henrietta (Broody hen) in the corner cowering with her feathers EVERYWHERE! She has no feathers left on her head and her poor comb is all beat up. The Hormone crazed rooster attacked her! He did this yesterday but didnt get to get her because I was out there! I dont know whether her feathers being puffed up and her acting weird set him off or the fact she wouldnt mate with him! I dont know but he is leaving, SOON!

 

She walked up to me and was still doing the broody cluck she stood in shock for about 20 minutes and then woke up and starting clucking again, she ate and drank at a ton then I set her by her eggs. (Which were cool by the way) and she set back down wriggled down on them and went to sleep. She is out like a light. I dont know if thats good or bad.

 

Im just glad I caught her when I did. She most likely would have died.... hit.gif

I am a chicken fanatic!

    I love them all!

Along  with any animal!

 

I have stopped trying to post all my chickens on here because I have now come to the point where I have to many to post!!

 

Anyways, I have Serama eggs for sale. (Limited Availablility.)

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I am a chicken fanatic!

    I love them all!

Along  with any animal!

 

I have stopped trying to post all my chickens on here because I have now come to the point where I have to many to post!!

 

Anyways, I have Serama eggs for sale. (Limited Availablility.)

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post #9490 of 17836
5/5/12 at 1:19pm
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Here's my sharing broodies!! They went out with the chicks today! 

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So cute! Is that a NN or turkey? She looks like she is wearing a hat smile.png

My chickens: WL, AC, EE, LO, Marans, EE/WL mix & Silkies = a rainbow of egg colors :) 

 

Chicken farmer since July 2011

 

"He remembered that they were but flesh, a passing breeze that does not return."  Psalm 78:39

 

My BYC page http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/bobbieschickss-member-page

 

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My chickens: WL, AC, EE, LO, Marans, EE/WL mix & Silkies = a rainbow of egg colors :) 

 

Chicken farmer since July 2011

 

"He remembered that they were but flesh, a passing breeze that does not return."  Psalm 78:39

 

My BYC page http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/bobbieschickss-member-page

 

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