We've been raising these birds for years. Aside from a tendency to heat intolerance, the biggest downside to this breed is the HUGE amount of poop they produce - think turds the size of golf...
We love our Bantam La Fleche. The La Fleche are a rare French breed that can be difficult to find here in the US. They're shiny black plumage and unique V-comb make them stand out at the...
I love mine, my oldest pullet gets bullied a lot by my other girls; so when I come out she runs up to me and sits there until I pick her up. I am a little worried that my roo will be evil.. I...
These birds have been the foundation of our flock. They have stood up to the arid Colorado weather here which means cold winters, hot summers and not much rain so no many plants or bugs. Very...
Acquired these two girls from someone who wasn't supposed to have them in the city. They were still pullets. They lay one egg every other day between the two of them. Have not noted them to be...
I'm on day 20 and no pip. Haven't had that for two full hatches..... makes me nervous and just can't stand being so nervous about the eggs.......
On the positive side, my temps and Rh have remained absolutely rock solid throughout and I'm pretty confident in the air cells. All is looking great for tomorrow......right? right? right???
so here is another bad pic, can u see the "stuff" stuck to his back?
they always have junk all over them.... well, mine have. I'm just sure that over time while he's drying, it'll fluff off and be fine. Preening will be exciting. IF you need to, a weenie sponge bath under a heat lamp is a great idea once everything's "done"
Yep I wish I had something stronger then water and regular ice tea ( WHY IS THE RUM GONE) I dont think I will be sleeping much eather I have a total of like 15 or 16 pips now, 2 of the serama , 5 bob white, 3 or maybe its 4 of the chukar,and like 4 or 5 of the mixed lf eggs . Its kinda wierd another of the big eggs made a cracking popping sound and made a big breaking pip that takes up like a 3rd of one side of the shell thats two from that one group of 8 eggs that have strong armed there pips .. wonder if that will effect zipping
I have my Hatch cam up the link is in my sig. Let me know if it dosnt work for you .
Oh Lordie gabrielle watching your baby is almost as much fun as watching mine!! I have another pipped (makes 4) and one almost completely zipped And this baby gets cuter by the minute