Anyone in WV???

[minmin1258]

Momma asked what I wanted for my Birthday this year...she about flipped when I told her I want a mating pair of Silkies. "ROFLMBO" she thought I meant some sexy undies... Lol

 

[shannondee12]

That's funny. I put a Hygrometer and egg skeltor on my list. I am sure it will be google by a few to figure out what those things are. lol

 

[faykokoWV]

That's funny. I put a Hygrometer and egg skeltor on my list. I am sure it will be google by a few to figure out what those things are. lol

I have an egg skelter - they are pretty - but they aren't as functional as I thought it would be. The eggs tend to get going vertical on the bars instead of horizontal and they get hung up on the cross bar support. They are a great conversation piece and the eggs look stunning on there though.

 

[shannondee12]

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Thanks for the input. I was curious about how functional they would be. The idea of it is excellent. If you were designing one to be made, what would you do differently? How would you change the spacing on the bars? I have also seen a new kind that is a kind of box with sections for Sunday thru Sat. but that looks to take alot of counter space that I don't really want to give up.

 

[faykokoWV]

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It may function differently for different size eggs as well. I noticed my medium eggs did best in it, large or bantam eggs did not do well. The crossbar needs to curve down more to allow the eggs to roll down as you take one off the bottom.

 

[minmin1258]

Ok I'm going to google...never heard of a skelter.

 

[shannondee12]

I have seen another version that is almost completely upright. Reminds me of a DNA strand from science class. It was only about 3-4 inches wide. I am guessing because of how steep the incline was, it would probably roll down better. Considering that I wanted one for duck and chicken eggs, the skelter might not work as well as I assumed. However, I am not opposed to making my own.

 

[Myfourladies]

HELP!!
Anyone near Upshur County that has smaller bodied chickens and wouldn't mind supplying me with hatching eggs?? Wanted to participate in a New Years Day hatch but now my hatching egg supplier has failed to supply in time. ANYONE?? I am not picky on breed.

 

[minmin1258]

I've never seen ANYONE in this thread post that they had hatching eggs to sell, and u r the first from Upshur I've seen post sorry. Hope you can find some in time.

 

[shannondee12]

I will next spring but unfortunately not at this time. Wish I could help you.