I don't have a thermometer with a probe and I was just going by the inside the bator temps. It has been between 97 and 101 in my bator. Im thinking it may be too low still. I candled on day 5 and saw no veins. I just turned it up to where it is between 100 and 104 but I am afraid I am too late...
So who is successfully hatching pullet eggs? Are there more complications then with more established layers? I just put six eggs in my cooler bator to see what would happen. My girls just started laying last month and I'm just wondering if this may be too soon to try to hatch. What are your...
I believe our moderator just got a notable mention in Backyard Poultry Magazine.
So I say congrats Allenwranch!!!
P.S. Wow I never heard of the Appenzeller, pretty cool breed!!!
I am thinking of building a breeder pen for some bantams and just wanted to check out some of you guys pens.
What are the dimensions of your pen?
I am trying to decide between raised pens or just putting them on the ground.
Anyone who wants to can chime in and discuss pros and cons.
Trying...
Ok, so I have seen my rooster doin his thing with one of my hens. I have been checking the eggs for the bullseye to see if my little bantam can do his job with the big girls. (bantam hen isnt laying) It looks like the white dot or bullseye is dripping down the side of the yolk. Cant tell if its...
How do you mount your lights? Anyone experience any burning of styrofoam?
I am paranoid about the one I am making, so would to like hear how others have mounted theirs and some basic do's and dont's . Thanks
I am talking to a guy about a pair of buff orp bantams. They are not quite what I have been looking for but they are just too cool to pass up. If everything goes well I should pick them up this evening. Wish me luck.
My JG has got poo stuck to her feathers around its vent. It has done that before a little and just came off on its own. Now it is getting worse and I think needs attention.
So, any poo butt cleaning tips? Or do I just man handle it and get to wiping?
If ya got any tips or experience with this...
I am looking for a 3 or 4 more hens or pullets and possibly a rooster.
Not too concerned about the breed or age. Prefer the heavier brown egg layers and something under a couple of years old. But mostly I am just wanting a few more pretty pets for the yard, so I will consider anything.
Let me...
I am getting married tomorrow!
I have been with Julie for eight years. But I have known her since the third grade. And we have a six year old son together. I am very excited and a little nervous. So wish me luck and lets all pray and hope that I don't pass out at the alter. :o
Now its time to...
My three ladies must be 978 weeks old by now and still are not laying. Sigh
I want some eggs.
Scrambled, sunny side up, fried, boiled, omelets, I don't care what, I just want some eggs.
I got this idea from another forum and seems pretty popular and kinda fun.
Just write down what you did today, and then start again the next day and so on.
Doesn't have to be exciting or anything.
I'll start....
I went and tore down my dads old hunting blind so he can put up a new one...
I know you need a pressure canner to can meat, but can you also use a pressure canner to can fruit and veggies too? Or does the pressure hurt the veggies in any way?
But I had to post it.
So.....why did the chicken cross the road?
MOSES: And God came down from the Heavens, and He said unto the Chicken, "Thou shalt cross the road!" And the chicken crossed the road, and there was much rejoicing.
AGENT MULDER: You saw it cross the road with your own eyes...
If I were going to make a 4' high t-post fence, how long of t-posts would I need, how far in the ground should they go and finally how far apart would the posts need to be? I was thinking about something like a general purpose field fence or something similar. Any more info you think I might...
My uncle sent this to me, just had to share.
The LAPD, the FBI, & the CIA are all trying to prove that they are the
best
at apprehending criminals. The President decides to give them a test.
He
releases a rabbit into a forest and each of them has to catch it.
The CIA goes in. They place animal...
I read that some people on here use seven dust around their coops. What kind of seven dust? I saw 5% and 10% dust. Witch should I use? Or should I use it at all?
I don't think I will actually put it on the birds, just around their pen to try and get rid of some of the ants.