I have a ten month old pair of Black Spanish heritage turkeys. She has been setting a nest of eggs and to my surprise, they began hatching today, middle of January.
My question is whether momma will be able to keep them warm enough underneath her. Temperatures are 40-50 during the day and 30s...
I have a 2 day old Muscovy that has imprinted.
Background, this is the second hatching back to back for two adult momma's sharing the nest.
First hatch had probably 20 eggs, only one surviving chick. Too hot temperatures and no moisture I believe was the issue. First time mom's.
Mom #2 layed...
I have a 2 day old Muscovy that has imprinted.
Background, this is the second hatching back to back for two adult momma's sharing the nest.
First hatch had probably 20 eggs, only one surviving chick. Too hot temperatures and no moisture I believe was the issue. First time mom's.
Mom #2...
Two months ago we inherited three muscovies. Turns out two females and one male.
Within 30 days we had a nest of eggs and momma sitting.
She hatched 13. In the end one was abandoned that couldn't get out of the Shell. I helped it finally and momma wouldn't take it. So I brought it in under a...
IMG_20180319_175844762_HDR by uptown hens posted Mar 19, 2018 at 3:24 PM
Any idea what breed this guy is. He was given to us and is the absolute best rooster I've ever encountered. I hatched some babies from him and I'm trying to figure out what I may have.
Thank you
Hey there. I'm new to the forums and wondering about hatching eggs under a broody hen.
I have an older hen that absolutely insists on being broody. I've tried to break her several times and it never lasts more than a week and she's back on the nest.
I do not need more chickens for my coop...