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  1. Gallina Sarda

    Egg gender selection survey

    1. How many eggs to choose from for this incubation? 6 2. How many eggs set based on "female profile"? 6 3. How many eggs survived to day 18? 5 4. How many chicks hatched? 5 5. Percentage of pullets in this hatch? 83%, 4 pullets & 1 roo 6. Hatch date? 5/21/2016 7...
  2. Gallina Sarda

    Should I let my broody hatch?

    You could feed her either until the chicks hatch. Once the chicks hatch, you'll want to make sure chick food is available and not layer food (from what I've read chicks shouldn't have the extra calcium found in layer food). I did the same thing you're doing insofar as building a mini-coop...
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    Food and water question (water nipples and fermenting went bad)

    Hey there IdahoP, Check out this fermented feed page https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/644300/fermenting-feed-for-meat-birds. I know it says meat birds, but you will find the info relevant to layers as well. As far as your current moldy batch, I would add it to the compost pile (if you've got...
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    success maybe?!?

    From what I've read, the smaller breeds like silkies do hatch earlier than the larger breed chickens. I wouldn't give up!
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    Comment by 'Gallina Sarda' in article 'Automatic coop door'

    Very clever - loved that you repurposed some common household items!
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    Comment by 'Gallina Sarda' in article 'Pecking order violence'

    Can you keep them physically apart but still able to see each other (through a divider)? I'd try a week that way and then let the main flock into the Barred Rock's area - so it's almost like the main flock is "visiting" the neighbors instead of letting the BRs into the main flock's area. It's...
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    Comment by 'Gallina Sarda' in article 'Pecking order violence'

    I would separate the "bully" from the rest. Keeping the aggressor away from the flock for a week & then reintroducing her to the flock may put the bully at the bottom of the pecking order and calm things down. Are the Barred Rocks new to the flock? If yes, then maybe a slower introduction to...
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    Setting up the bator and setting shipped eggs this week....anyone else wanna join?

    Hey Justine, They are so cute! I will have to take new pix as they are growing rapidly and would love an opinion as to their gender. I sold four of them and hopefully have kept pullets. Although I wouldn't mind having one roo. I bought "Araucauna" chicks and maybe can make some EEs next season...
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    Maine

    Hey there! I met Becky there (she was organizing it). They'll be doing it again next Saturday - hopefully the weather will be more cooperative :rolleyes:
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    Setting up the bator and setting shipped eggs this week....anyone else wanna join?

    That's too bad Vicki. Good luck with the remaining three. Sending good hatching vibes your way. Hugs, Melinda
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    Setting up the bator and setting shipped eggs this week....anyone else wanna join?

    I will keep some to add to my flock and the rest I will sell or give to friends. :welcome This is such a wonderful site - you'll find answers to things you never knew you needed to know and make friends in the process! Good luck with hatching - Melinda
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    Setting up the bator and setting shipped eggs this week....anyone else wanna join?

    I know! That's my next breed - but not unitl next year, :/ Hey Vicki, are your Marans eggs shipped?
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    Setting up the bator and setting shipped eggs this week....anyone else wanna join?

    :celebrate How wonderful Vicki! :hugs - to all - Hope everyone had a nice Easter Sunday.
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    Setting up the bator and setting shipped eggs this week....anyone else wanna join?

    How wonderful! That has to be so much fun to watch - a mom with her babies... How can than not bring a smile to your day :jumpy
  15. Gallina Sarda

    Setting up the bator and setting shipped eggs this week....anyone else wanna join?

    Thank you! I tell you, they are little rolly polly balls of fluff - so cute! We have aptches of snow left. The temps keep creeping up to the low 40s, so it should melt off pretty quickly. I hear you guys are getting some cooler temps too. Hope all your fruit trees are OK!
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    Setting up the bator and setting shipped eggs this week....anyone else wanna join?

    Thanks Vicki! I will definitely post ore in a week! Congrats on the start of your hatch!
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    Setting up the bator and setting shipped eggs this week....anyone else wanna join?

    What a great hatch Madabtchickens! They look so cozied up all together :ya
  18. Gallina Sarda

    Setting up the bator and setting shipped eggs this week....anyone else wanna join?

    Sorry for the delay guys, but I was having "technical" difficulties on my end ') So, can you tell what type of Wyandottes they will be? Thanks for the help!
  19. Here they are again!

    Here they are again!

  20. Three different Wyandottes born Sunday :)

    Three different Wyandottes born Sunday :)

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