I had one hen dead yesterday in the coop and one today. Both had a large gash in her back where the roos put their claws. I seperated on roo yesterday; thinking he was the bad guy. But today another hen is gone. I now that it is a roo or other hens. So is the only thing I can do is seperate...
So here is the deal. I just got a GQF incubator and hatcher. I am willing to recieve eggs(chicken, duck, geese, etc) except quail and report to you about your shipping and handling. Plus I will give you your hatch rate and send you pics. I am also willing to trade to trade eggs with someone...
I found a incubator and hatcher for sale on craiglist that uses a wafer. the guy has 12 trays and the two units for $500. What do you guys think? Hope this is the right post. I am going to meet him in like an hour and a half. wanted feedback first. thanks everyone...
I have my chicks inside with my dog and cat. They cannot get to them. My chicks are five days old. I had one jump up on top of the cardboard barrier and squeeze out of the cage. I found her this morning with my cat having her cornered. The chick has a small area that is raw without the skin...
I got an order from MPC one was dead in transit. Two are very weak and laying on thier sides and very wobbly. I am making sure these two get food and water, but is there anything else I can do?
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I cannot get my thermometer to 99.5...so can I incubate at 99.7 or should I go lower than 99.5? I have tried several thermometers...one reads between 99 and 100 only and the other reads 99.9
which should I do? I have always let my chickens do the hatching, but I wanted to try this...thanks in...