That makes sense, but also complicates the math haha. I ordered 30 eggs so I’m expecting 1/2 of those to hatch. Then we’ll process the extra males for food when the time comes. Guess we will try to wing it and see what happens. We’ll incubate more eggs when they start producing. Worse case...
I believe this is week 8 for the chick. Still looks like a cockerel to me. I’m hoping to witness some practice doodle doos soon. My daughter loves the chickens so far.
I’ve ordered some Coturnix Quail Eggs for hatching, so we’re needing to build a habitat. We want to build an aviary. The side of our house has a little run we think would be perfect to place this. Is there any minimum parameters we need to watch out for? I know the ceiling needs to be 6’+. What...
That is extremely helpful. They have regular fresh water each day and chick starter. I’ve been giving her duravet vitamin b complex daily for about 5? Days now. She has improved tremendously already. She’s capable of keeping with the flock, eating, drinking, pooping, dust bathing and reaching...
Yes I have. This is what I’m currently leaning towards as I’m switching out of the chick phase. All of my girls are about 7-9 weeks old. Do you use this?
Update, I purchased Duravet Vitamin B Complex Oral Gel. The past two mornings I have given her that as well as some Nutri-drench soaked in some oats. There is Hydro-Hen in all of the girl's water. Everyone is eating medicated starter feed (what they've had since day 1).
Hard to justify...