Update on my eggs: It is day 17, I can not see through the dark shells well. Some eggs look completely dark, one has what looks like a dark band in the middle and one moves a lot when I tilt the egg. I had 1 dozen Maran eggs. I put 6 in the incubator and 6 under Broody hen. The hen has done a...
I have candled eggs many times from canaries, ducks, chickens, and ostriches but I cannot see through the dark Maran eggs I currently have. Does anyone have a suggestion? I even obtained a bright LED flashlight but did not work.
I have a baby chick d'Uccle I am raising in my canary breeding cage. I love this breed. My best pet was a d'Uccle hen I called Mama because she raised 6 Sptiz. Whenever I walked outside she would run to me and jump in my arms. My Maran "Cocoa" and her would always see who could get in my arms or...
Thanks everyone for making me feel welcome. I started a new post seeking information on how to set up a Broody nest. I hope I did it correctly. I am just learning how to use this site.
I was mailed 12 Maran eggs for my broody Orpington. I was going to leave her in the coop nesting box but after reading here it was not recommended I am setting up a separate area using an igloo dog house and a medium wire dog cage for the run. I am just north of Washington DC. Here are some of...
Hi,
I am a new member. Here is a little about me.
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I am not new to having Chickens. We had them as children and most of my life. di not have them for about 30 years and got some again about 8 years ago.
(2) How many chickens do...