I've been having problems with my Mille Fleurs dying JUST before pipping. Danny suggested that I up my temp in the incubator to 101.5--worked like a charm. (For those who don't know, I have a Little Giant still air incubator.) Thank you, Danny, for your wise advice.
At first, 2 of the 3...
The 3 only recently hatched out...2 died within hours of hatching. The 3rd is barely hanging on--whenever I try to give it water (with vitamins and electrolytes), it ends up acting as if it's choking. After MUCH effort on both our parts, it stops "gasping" and begins to breathe normally. It...
I was given a young Mille Fleur trio and was told they were not good setters. Since getting them, I've tried to hatch out 2 clutches of eggs. The incubator (Little Giant) is set at 99.5, and I keep the pan filled with water. The problem is that the eggs are fertile and develop, then they fail...
Good morning, all! I'm on day 21 for my first Mille Fleur clutch--no pips, no chirping. I cautiously candled them, and they APPEAR ready (movement, dark solid-filled eggs, enlarging air sac). I figure that I'm being impatient due to the fact that I've been reading on BYC how many bantams...
I have 2 VERY lonely India Blue pied peacocks in search of mates as well as 1 very lonely Rouen hen.
Anyone in the Mississippi area have any they're willing to part with? (I would rather drive for pick up rather than ship.)
Thanks for your help!
Chanda
Hi, all. I'm located in Winona, MS, living in peaceful country. My dear husband spoils me rotten by allowing me to indulge myself in my ever-growing bird menagerie...bless his heart, y'all! (Altho' I think he secretly enjoys them!)
SO far, we raise Bobwhite quail, Barred Rock chickens...