I was doing same research and found this very interesting. My father has macular degeneration and I am going to tell him about this info. Let me know your input please.
Pigment content
The color of the yolk is a reflection of its pigment content. In addition, the type of pigment in the egg...
Well, my story started off almost a year ago. My wonderful DS got his girlfriend this great Valentines Day gift..... Long story short, it ended up in my chicken free range area, which the birdies loved in the summer for shade and they also hide from flying predators under it. Here are some pics...
I put some shipped eggs in the incubator on Oct. 4th with them due to hatch on Oct. 25th. I had 22 that went into lockdown and ended up with 19 babies. I have 14 Silkies and 5 Mixed/EEs.
Here they are:
Not sure if white or buff
Two tone not sure of color
Mixed tortoise color??
Blacks
Grey...
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I was thinking it would make a great brooder for in the house, with low dust issues. It is free and needs a couple of pieces of glass but you could use plexiglass and put a few holes for...
I am setting some eggs today on 10/4. Anyone want to be a hatching buddy?
I am very excited about setting these, there are 18 silkie eggs that I had shipped, plus figured I would put in a couple from my girls just to make sure I get babies. My son put a fan in my bator and it has been holding...
Ok I have been trying to find out what type of Polish this is and cant seem to figure it out. Could it be a White Crested Blue/Splash??? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Ok, I have read and looked for the answer to this with no real answer that I can find.
I have EE hens that have been with several other types of roos and been mated by those roos. I now have them in a breeding pen with an EE roo. I know a breeding can last for up to 21 days.
My question...
Ok, I took in a roo and now I would like to know what he really is. I was told Ameraucana, but I am wondering if he is an EE. I have EE hens so it does not really matter, and he is HUGE like some of my hens. Any guesses please??
TIA
I have some pullets that are just at 3 months old and some that are 2 months old. There is a considerable size difference in them so I have them in different pens for their safty. My husband decideded it was time for the older ones to go with the adults we have since some are as big as them...
Ok, I have successfully hatched chicken eggs in my bator but now I have turkey eggs I need to hatch. I came home yesterday after work and a family member had came to see my DH. We have been getting chick eggs from him to hatch. Anyway, he brought 14 turkey eggs for us to hatch and I have no clue...
My babies were due the March 17th. Well Homer (DH named him) the first impatient chick that just couldn't wait decided to make an appearance on the 15th. He made me question my counting of days several times before I finally decided I was right and he was just that early. They are all OEG from...
Ok, I have a hen that went broody today and I have eggs in a bator that are due in 11 days. I was wondering if I can put some of those eggs under her to finish. That way she can raise them and I won't have to. Has anyone ever done this with eggs that have less than 2 weeks to go? Did she accept...
I have a still are LG incubator and have read different temps and humidity to keep it at, while in use (from different places including on this site). I am very confused at this point where to have it and I have a batch in right now! I did candle on day 12 and ALL are developing but I don't want...
Ok, so it starts off so innocent. We get 4 hens and 1 roo given to us. They finally start laying and the eggs are just so good.
So we talk about it and decide (Hey, why don't we get a few more... maybe we can sell a few eggs to cover their food cost.) So, we start searching and find a local...
I have found it at some stores but it is not food grade?? And can I use it with chicks that are two weeks old as well as my adults ? My babies are scratching like crazy and I think it could be mites?
My husband told me today that he was told colored eggs have less cholesterol?? I have never heard this, but don't claim to know everything either (well, ok.... maybe I do) I just would like to know the answer. Thanks
I had a hen go broody today and just so happened to get hatching eggs (don't know what kind, but a nice mix of olive, white, light brown, blue and green) today as well. So when I went to gather eggs this evening I saw what had started and put some of my eggs in with hers, she only had five. I...
We have 2 and 3 week old baby chicks. Started with 30 total, 10 EE's and 20 mixed of white leghorn, gold star, silver lace polish and I think black star. Anyway things went well the first few days and after a week they started dying. I have 17 chicks left healthy at this point. I have been...