Well, after long hours of researching, and thank you for all the informative posts on BYC, I am on my way RIGHT NOW to pick up white pine shavings and remove the cedar shaving from my coop; all the research i did prior to getting my chicks, this topic eluded me. I have weighed all the posts...
Improvements; increased water surface area with a larger dish under the wire added a fan and several venting holes.
the temp is holding better, still goes to 102 at times so i might turn the dimmer down a bit. the humidity increased to mid 40's. I think she's ready!
My sunny side up...
So I have 6 eggs coming and an incubator. Then my paronoid mind starting freaking out about the chance the incubator would not get here in time, then what would I do.. so I prepared a plan b. I made my first incubator and now I know I will be ready when my eggs come. I am still monitoring...
Hello everyone; first, I love this site! I have learned sooo much! I have decided to raise chickens for several reasons: 1. i love all animals and have always wanted to homestead my own little farm. I live on a small property and have wonderful landlords so let the little chickies come :)...