I just hatched 14 on Saturday. They are mixed breeds, White leghorns, Jersey Giants, some others that will be Buff's or Wyandot's. The problem is I can not sex them, I tried to feather sex them but no luck. I am working in Newark this week and next I would be happy to sell them to you for $1...
I did have to open mine once but it was because one of the little guys feet became stuck between 2 shells and he couldn't get it out. So I wetted a paper towel with hot water, opened the incubator put the towel in and quickly helped the little peeper out and moved everyone else into the...
Ended up with 14 out of 18 original. would have had 15 but 1 pipped, zipped then never finished the job and just died. Not sure what happened. I think the rest told him it wasn't worth it and he just gave up. So know to try and figure out what they are and sex them. Thanks for all the...
Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. The eggs I have set are a mixture and destined to be mutts when they hatch. I currently have 16 layers, 3 jersey giants, 2 Auracaunas?, 2 white leghorns,2 Wyandot, 1 buff, 2 comets, 2 white something or others?, 2 brown something or others 1 of which is...
Been lurking here for awhile reading up on everyone's success and issues, this site is a great one stop shop for all things chickens. so I built a coolerbator and decided to give incubating a shot. I put 18 eggs in on Feb. 2 and tomorrow will be lock down. I just candled them for only the...
Thanks, I have some Easter egger (Araucanian?) and Black Jersey Giants. I have had them 1 week and they are hilarious to watch. I am looking to get a Road Island Red, maybe a leg horn and some Australorp. Not really sure just nothing exotic and no roosters at this juncture. I think I will...
GoooooD Morning from Baltimore, Oh. just finished my coop, though it still needs paint. I have 6 chicks in a box, looking to get 4-6 more. I would like to get some mature already laying hens. I have been checking craigslist but keep missing out. Anybody have reputable dealer?
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