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post #1591 of 2094
5/7/12 at 1:35pm
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will probably pick up some starter fluid on the way home.  I tried all day yesterday to work with the poor thing but nothing is helping. 

 

I didn't know starter fluid was needed for hatching chicks or turkeys!  Is it a special brand?  Does it give them a jump start?  This thread has some amazing insights in it and I'm always learning something new!  LOL!!

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post #1592 of 2094
5/7/12 at 2:10pm

gig.gif  Perhaps you need some Broody Booster Cables?

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Iowa Blues and a mixed flock of a wide variety.

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Dark Horse Acres

NPIP 42-618

Iowa Blues and a mixed flock of a wide variety.

http://www.iowabluechickenclub.com/

 

 

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post #1593 of 2094
5/7/12 at 2:50pm

Congrats to everyone with chicks, especially those with first time chicks *ahem*

 

 

I think I need my head examined. CrazyNeighborLady just called me beating around the bush about wanting to borrow my incubator. I'm so direct, I think I scare her. But I'd rather people say what they want/need instead of hoping to get it.

 

Anyway, I just loaned my incubator and a dozen eggs to her. Well, gave her the eggs. If they hatch or don't hatch I don't want them back. And the thing is, I know better. I do.

 

However, lack of an incubator should at least prevent certain people from trying to get me in the next hatch right away *ahem*

 

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.... Did I mention I have 6 broodies now?

A lonely blue girl guards the riverbed, she shakes her brown torch at the tide...

 

 

 

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post #1594 of 2094
5/7/12 at 2:56pm
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I have poults!  Not just singular, but TWO have hatched!  (I had to help one - it kinda got shrink-wrapped when I couldn't handle it any more and removed Poult #1 from the incubator.)  So I later peeled off the top half of the shell and put it back for the poult to kick the rest of the way out.

 

The earlier hatched tutors are already helping #1.

 

I moved my poop demons (ducklings from Metzer Farms) out into the Big Coop, inside the Poultry Kindergarten Area (with their EcoGlow). 

 

I so didn't expect any to hatch...  two is fantastic!  I set late, so today is the scheduled hatch day - possibly some more may hatch.   fl.gif

-- Linda (AKA: gryeyes)
I refuse to fight a battle of wits with an unarmed person.

Buncha Outdoor PET chickens, ducks, two Toulouse ganders, and four turkeys. Plus 2 wiener dogs, some bunnies and a rescue cat which owns me. Oh. And a house silkie....

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-- Linda (AKA: gryeyes)
I refuse to fight a battle of wits with an unarmed person.

Buncha Outdoor PET chickens, ducks, two Toulouse ganders, and four turkeys. Plus 2 wiener dogs, some bunnies and a rescue cat which owns me. Oh. And a house silkie....

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post #1595 of 2094
5/7/12 at 3:01pm

Quick *stupid* question... why does it look like my poults (who are incredibly sweet and wonderful by the way... love.gif thanks more than words Dsqard) have a unicorn like head protrusion?

A lonely blue girl guards the riverbed, she shakes her brown torch at the tide...

 

 

 

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A lonely blue girl guards the riverbed, she shakes her brown torch at the tide...

 

 

 

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post #1596 of 2094
5/7/12 at 3:30pm
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Congrats to everyone with chicks, especially those with first time chicks *ahem*

 

 

I think I need my head examined. CrazyNeighborLady just called me beating around the bush about wanting to borrow my incubator. I'm so direct, I think I scare her. But I'd rather people say what they want/need instead of hoping to get it.

 

Anyway, I just loaned my incubator and a dozen eggs to her. Well, gave her the eggs. If they hatch or don't hatch I don't want them back. And the thing is, I know better. I do.

 

However, lack of an incubator should at least prevent certain people from trying to get me in the next hatch right away *ahem*

 

big_smile.png

 

 

.... Did I mention I have 6 broodies now?

Who needs incubators when you have broodies?  I am putting turkey eggs under one and icelandics & maran eggs under the other one tonightwee.gifI only have 161 turkey eggs, 36 pheasants and 30 chickens in the incubator.... hide.gif

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I have poults!  Not just singular, but TWO have hatched!  (I had to help one - it kinda got shrink-wrapped when I couldn't handle it any more and removed Poult #1 from the incubator.)  So I later peeled off the top half of the shell and put it back for the poult to kick the rest of the way out.

 

The earlier hatched tutors are already helping #1.

 

I moved my poop demons (ducklings from Metzer Farms) out into the Big Coop, inside the Poultry Kindergarten Area (with their EcoGlow). 

 

I so didn't expect any to hatch...  two is fantastic!  I set late, so today is the scheduled hatch day - possibly some more may hatch.   fl.gif

YEA Linda!! I hope you have a couple more hatch!!  That is awesome!!!

 

 

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Quick *stupid* question... why does it look like my poults (who are incredibly sweet and wonderful by the way... love.gif thanks more than words Dsqard) have a unicorn like head protrusion?

 

That is the beginnings of their snood... by next spring it could be 4+ inches long on the Toms... I'll try and get a picture of my naragansett tom tonight and post...

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post #1597 of 2094
5/7/12 at 3:35pm
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Quick *stupid* question... why does it look like my poults (who are incredibly sweet and wonderful by the way... love.gif thanks more than words Dsqard) have a unicorn like head protrusion?

Snoodlets!

 

"If a little is great, and a lot is better, then way too much is just about right!”
                                                                                                  ― Mae West

 

I didn't know Mae knew about chicken math!  D.gif

 

 

 

 

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"If a little is great, and a lot is better, then way too much is just about right!”
                                                                                                  ― Mae West

 

I didn't know Mae knew about chicken math!  D.gif

 

 

 

 

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post #1598 of 2094
5/7/12 at 3:42pm
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Originally Posted by gryeyes View Post

I have poults!  Not just singular, but TWO have hatched!  (I had to help one - it kinda got shrink-wrapped when I couldn't handle it any more and removed Poult #1 from the incubator.)  So I later peeled off the top half of the shell and put it back for the poult to kick the rest of the way out.

 

The earlier hatched tutors are already helping #1.

 

I moved my poop demons (ducklings from Metzer Farms) out into the Big Coop, inside the Poultry Kindergarten Area (with their EcoGlow). 

 

I so didn't expect any to hatch...  two is fantastic!  I set late, so today is the scheduled hatch day - possibly some more may hatch.   fl.gif

 

woot.gifthumbsup.gif Good going, Linda!

 

 

 

 

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Quick *stupid* question... why does it look like my poults (who are incredibly sweet and wonderful by the way... love.gif thanks more than words Dsqard) have a unicorn like head protrusion?

lau.gif It's what makes them a turkey!!   THe snood. It hangs down their face. THe boys is larger so in a few weeks you can start guessing who is a boy, or girl. Takes a while for it to develope before you can be sure!!

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           Eggs available:   Bourbon Red and Sweetgrass Turkeys

             Black Copper Marans, Buff Orpingtons and Speckled Sussex    

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Grow where you are planted. --Unknown

 

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NPIP Tested Clean

 

           Eggs available:   Bourbon Red and Sweetgrass Turkeys

             Black Copper Marans, Buff Orpingtons and Speckled Sussex    

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Grow where you are planted. --Unknown

 

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post #1599 of 2094
5/7/12 at 5:16pm

Snoods and snoodlets lau.gif

 

Ok I told you I had absolutely no idea about turkeys.

 

So I guess they don't have combs? Wattles?

A lonely blue girl guards the riverbed, she shakes her brown torch at the tide...

 

 

 

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post #1600 of 2094
5/7/12 at 5:18pm
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Originally Posted by superchemicalgirl View Post

Quick *stupid* question... why does it look like my poults (who are incredibly sweet and wonderful by the way... love.gif thanks more than words Dsqard) have a unicorn like head protrusion?

Snoodlets!

highfive.gif That is what I'm going to call them when someone asks!!  Love it!

 

 

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Originally Posted by superchemicalgirl View Post

Congrats to everyone with chicks, especially those with first time chicks *ahem*

 

 

I think I need my head examined. CrazyNeighborLady just called me beating around the bush about wanting to borrow my incubator. I'm so direct, I think I scare her. But I'd rather people say what they want/need instead of hoping to get it.

 

Anyway, I just loaned my incubator and a dozen eggs to her. Well, gave her the eggs. If they hatch or don't hatch I don't want them back. And the thing is, I know better. I do.

 

However, lack of an incubator should at least prevent certain people from trying to get me in the next hatch right away *ahem*

 

big_smile.png

 

 

.... Did I mention I have 6 broodies now?

How long have you been on BYC?  lol.png  You know "certain people" better than that......and...you have broodies!!  You have no excuse!

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Originally Posted by gryeyes View Post

I have poults!  Not just singular, but TWO have hatched!  (I had to help one - it kinda got shrink-wrapped when I couldn't handle it any more and removed Poult #1 from the incubator.)  So I later peeled off the top half of the shell and put it back for the poult to kick the rest of the way out.

 

The earlier hatched tutors are already helping #1.

 

I moved my poop demons (ducklings from Metzer Farms) out into the Big Coop, inside the Poultry Kindergarten Area (with their EcoGlow). 

 

I so didn't expect any to hatch...  two is fantastic!  I set late, so today is the scheduled hatch day - possibly some more may hatch.   fl.gif

I am SOOO loving my EcoGlow that I got after the Easter Hatchalong for the poults.  It is unbelievably nice not to have to worry about the heat lamp and the light constantly shining 24/7.  thumbsup.gif

 

Congrats on the poults   fl.gif   that more will hatch for you!!

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Quick *stupid* question... why does it look like my poults (who are incredibly sweet and wonderful by the way... love.gif thanks more than words Dsqard) have a unicorn like head protrusion?

Isn't that the truth?!!  When I go into the garage, I call out to them and they "tweet" at me.....sooo sweet!!  I had two that I put band-aid "braces" on because their legs were sprattled.  Took the band-aids off today, both are getting around fine now.

 

 

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