So sorry for your loss. @ this point I have only chickens and turkeys... But my dad had ducks w/ our flock. They ducks got to free range, the hens had to stay in the run.
It seems a bit to cold... Mine went out today w/ Mama and 34" and brought them back in @ 15 min. Mama showed them how to scratch and follow her... They all got uner her so I brought them in. I think the ground is colder than the air temp.
Wow I just did an Eggtospy yesterday... and kept it to myself 'cause I thougt I might be odd. Well I am odd but it seems I'm in good company. I learned from yesterday but so much more from this thread. Thank you...
Hi Isaac We all have had to do some learning the hard way.( I just had a 12 hour chick die for no apparent reason. ) Isn't that why we're here... To learn those life lessons???? You guys are off to a great start w/ a mama that's willing to get out of her comfort zone. Enjoy the rest of your...
I lost one last night... It was very small... but I still have very strong ones, the peeping from the unhatched eggs has stopped. Does that mean their gone????
We have 4 as of this moment... I heard another peeper in a unhatched egg. I whispered..."get to work little one, everyone is waiting. What a fun birthday gift...thank you Mother Nature
My EE hen decided she knew better and started to brood again (for the 4 time since her last hatch. On 2/5/12 she sat w/ such determination I said ok to it. Well I saw pips and the line thingy. Happy day!!! tomorrow's my birthday... and what a special gift.
5 EE, 3 Barrnies, 2 EF.... the...