I decided to build my coop to hold up to 15 or so heavy layers, so 8 X 12 is what I ended up building. The construction method I used is the same as is used on the prefab sheds you can buy at the lumber companies. I customized mine by making the roof a salt box style, and adding vents and large...
I think the it's in Iowa, which isn't too aufully far from Michigan. Meyer is somehwere in Ohio, so I'm not worried about distance. Does Welp Guarentee live delivery?
Thats true, and I did order from Meyer hatchery before and it worked out great. But I was thinking of raising som Rhode Island White hens, and they don't offer that breed at Meyer.
I just found a Welp hatchery located in Iowa. I'm looking to raise som Rhode island Whites and they have the chicks for sale. Are they a reputable hatchery? Ive never heard of them before.
Sounds like the same bad attitude some of my relations from the city would have. My advice is that while there are a number of diseases humans can get from chickens, you are more likely to be sickened by chicken you buy from the store than from within your own small flock Maintaining a clean...
I used to keep a couple cochins just to set on eggs...They would set on 8 to 10 regular chicken eggs and faithfully hatch them out. Other than that I can't think of a reason to keep one.
it's a lot of fun raising livestock. I had rabbits and chickens for years, and all us looked forward to raising the babies. Problem is babies grow up fast, and before you know it it's time to process the meat. I don't look forward to it, it's a dirty job, but it has it's rewards. If you don't do...
Boy. the person who said that the humidity would spike when the hatch begun wasn't kidding. My humidity jumped to85% as the birds started emerging. On day 20 I got 20 chicks hatched with another 19 eggs in the bator. Starting day 21 and most if not all of the remaining eggs have piped at...
I'm trusting the Genesis instructions on this one...A day or two before the hatch fill both trays and see what happens. they say that if 70% of your e g g s hatch temp and humidity adjustments won't do any better.
It's definintly at the small end of the egg, but it's getting air and chirping, so wait and see....Day 20 for me too, I didn't expect it so soon...I would hesitate to close off any air suppy to increase humidity. If you have a lot of eggs (I've got 39) in the bator the birds will need the...