I have (8) Buff Orpingtons hens and a black austorlorpe rooster. They just started laying eggs a few weeks ago and I would like to incubate a few of them. Are these eggs developed enough to hatch since the hens are young or does it matter? Should I wait longer to put them in the bator? I...
The time is finally here. My 21 days are up on friday for my 42 bantam eggs! I already heard them chirping today! Its so cool. I have never hatched this many before at one time and hope to have a good hatch rate. I purchased these from Mcmurray Hatchery and bought an assortment. I was...
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Is it this one here?:
http://www.randallburkey.com/prodinfo.asp?number=3018
No. It looks like a piece of chewing gum on steroids. I'll find it.
That would be great, I'd appreciate it
I need some good opinions on what is the best thermometer/hygrometer on the market that you guys are using. I have bantam eggs coming and want the most accurate thermometer I can get. Money is not an object because it is worth the money to have a better hatch rate. I have hatched in the past...
After a day or so my rouen duck quick pecking the female and they got together after that and haven't been apart since. Enjoy them while they are young it is so much fun and I am going to do it again. They are a lot of fun now, but were better when they were babies.
I live in north eastern Ohio and we get pretty cold winters here. I have 4 buff orpingtons and 4 black austerlorpes that are laying now. My coop is built into my garage and is insulated. Should I worry about heating the coop? They have a door to go out to their 10x10 run, should I shut that...