My hatch was 13 out of 22 BC Maran eggs, some of the eggs were getting a little old for incubation but having lost my rooster if was worth the chance. I'm pleased with this first attempt. i didnt calibrate my temp or humidity with other devices, just went for it. I'm getting ready to start a...
My clutch is on day 20, I have lots of pipped eggs. I've been closely following the threads for trouble shooting. My husband made a cover for the fan and I have placed paper towels over the bottom grate. I love this design, the compact size and visibility. Fingers are crossed for a successful...
Silkies
One day last summer, my sweet husband said "get dressed we're going for a drive". Really what he meant was he had a surprise for me. After surfing craigslist he found a breeder a couple of hours away that had ameracauna chicks for sale. Knowing that I loved those blue eggs, we...
Robin's nest
Growing up I spent a lot of time with my grandparents, I learned to care for and enjoy chickens and gardening. Each morning , the grass still being heavy with dew , we would start our day by feeding the chickens. I clearly remember soaking cracked corn in water to feed to...
I realize that TS new strict rules about who touches the chicks as a means to protect the chicks from small hands who may not be properly supervised. However I was a frequent customer, and did not need to touch each chick however I do expect to pick my own chicks, yes we know there are some...
I have five Amberlink hens that I bought at TS last spring, I have only good things to say about them, my hens are white with smudges of light red on ends of feathers they lay a very nice sized brown egg every day.
Geesh, I didn't think I had a problem. Now that I've read that chicken addiction is a real problem I'm a bit worried. A chicken hoarder? Maybe, but I prefer Chicken lover. I too am guilty of not being able to always pass by those bins without looking in and falling in love with those little...