Search results for query: *

  1. futurefarmer08

    How long after broody period until they start laying again?

    I have two BC Marans hens. The dominate one went broody. Got eggs. They hatched 2 weeks ago. Her sister got lonely and went broody for about 1 1/2 weeks until she became an aunt. Now 2 weeks later they have been running around eating like pigs and no one is laying...!!!!!!!! (Or paying the rent...
  2. futurefarmer08

    Never heard THAT noise from my hen before!

    I was outside yesterday hangin' with my hens ( only 2) and one came over and made this weird noise like a growl. Unlike a dog or something it didn't seem to come with agressive or irritated behavior. So I was suprised? I have a broody that will do a high pitched noise tha I know is "Leave me...
  3. futurefarmer08

    HELP!! 1st broody hen eating expensive hatching eggs!

    I am so mad! We have two black copper Marans. I need more hens. So when my girl went broody, we drove 2hrs away to get some Marans hatching eggs. Well she was in heaven when we rolled them under her. Long story (hopefully) short we saw her rolling her eggs out and eating them. :epUntil then we...
  4. futurefarmer08

    1st hen just went broody on me--what now???

    Hi everyone, I know there must be a lot of answers out there but if someone could just let me know what they think so I will know what to do. I am so new. My first hen ever has been laying for about a month. We went out of town for 4 days. Had someone housit and when we got back she was...
  5. futurefarmer08

    Wanted in No. CA-BC Maran pullets

    I have tried several times to hatch BC Marans eggs. It is getting too expensive to get just 1 or 2 out of a hatch...(I have an Lg Have had egg turner and perfect humidity!) Sooo I am looking to pick up some pullet (s) to go with the roos that did hatch. Does any one have some I could pick up I...
  6. futurefarmer08

    Chick has outer toes fused to middle ones what to do?

    Hi, My day old chick was having trouble walking and I finally picked her up to look at her. I noticed that her outer toes were fully formed but they are stuck by extra skin to the middle toe. So she kind of has 2 V's If I took her to the vet would it be worth it to see if they could put some...
  7. futurefarmer08

    BC Marans coloring question?

    Hi I am relatively new, My BC Marans are now 2 months old. We know we have at least 1 Roo. He is getting some beautiful Copperry Red feathers. We have another one that we think is a roo because it has the comb and the oh I forgot my chicken terms:he the red chin growth ( I feel so stupid...
  8. futurefarmer08

    new chick-crop seems swollen or different than others

    I got a blk Australorp from the feed store 2 days ago. I just noticed that one of the chicks has a crop that sticks out more noticeably than any other chick I have had ( I am still new at this). Could it have sour crop? It eats and drinks, its poop is stinkier than the rest( there are only 2...
  9. futurefarmer08

    Lonely Hatchling-what should I do?

    Hi Everyone, I have one little BC Marans that hatched on day 20. I am hoping that today on day 22 there is still hope for brothers or sisters:idunno. It is so sad to see it all cute and fluffy by itself. I really want to hold it but I have come down with the worst cold ever and do not want...
  10. futurefarmer08

    Why are they eating their poo?

    Hello, I provide a clean brooding box, food, clean water, wood shavings on 1/2 with newspaper and papertowels over the newspaper. Treats, grit. WHY DO THEY PECK AT & EAT THEIR POO? I tried having a talk with them:th and telling them that is unacceptable!!(ha ha) Thier poo is dried and you...
  11. futurefarmer08

    Genetics/Breeding question

    Hi, I read on this site that it is ok to breed Mother/son Father/daughter. It is called line breeding, apparently. What about brother sister. I have 3 chicks and 1 Roo that hatched 3 wks ago and I am trying to decide if I need to invest in some more B.C. Marans eggs or not to get good stock...
  12. futurefarmer08

    eggs were duds fell for it twice!

    Am I just too trusting? I am definately new at this. There is a lady locally that I bought Black Copper Marans eggs from. I was happy that they wouldn't have to be shipped! I went to her place and picked them up. She showed me around and I was so excited. Long story shorter.... I had inferior...
  13. futurefarmer08

    Are they supposed to fly?

    Hi Everyone, Just a quick and maybe silly question. My BC Marans chicks are 1 week. They have wing feathers and they are running about in their brooder and trying to fly. (so cute) Are they just exercising? Also, I know heat is very important to their health and development. Should I put...
  14. futurefarmer08

    need reassurance-had to break one out

    Hi, I am a total Newbie. Had 2 little guys hatch on day 20. could hear another one. Rocking and rolling the egg. Finally pipped but just cheeping for at least 20+hrs. Lost a batch previously. (Poor quality incubator) One was too dry to make it out. So I was too afraid this guy wasn't going...
  15. futurefarmer08

    Chick weakness after 7 hrs

    Hi, I had two early (by one day) hatchers. They are in the incubator. The second Black Copper Marans chick hatched fine was active but this morning I found that it is listless. It will get up and move around but it's head seems droopy and I don't know what I can do if anything to help it...
  16. futurefarmer08

    How long to wait after hearing peeping?

    I lost my first batch of eggs. Now my 2nd batch is due. I heard the chicks peeping but see no sign of pipping. It has been 6 hrs. I tried to score the top of the eggs, but I don't know if I should help or what I am doing. On my last batch there was one little one that pipped but then did no...
  17. futurefarmer08

    How Long is Too Long to Wait?

    Hi This is my first hatch. I admit I am very nervous too. On day 20 I heard one or two of my eggs peeping. Then I heard nothing. They are Black Copper Marans and I have followed all the instructions for hatching. Today is Starting Day 22. Should I be worried? Is there anything I can do? I...
Back
Top Bottom