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  1. freshfish

    looking for SBEL/Sapphires/arkansas blues fertile eggs...

    As the title states, I am looking for Super Blue Egg Layers or Sapphires or Arkansas Blues if anybody has any available to ship tomorrow or saturday, please message me. Thanks, John
  2. freshfish

    are they all roos?

    . Are all of my BCM's roos?? I'm pretty sure two are but would like another opinion. Thanks, John
  3. freshfish

    processing and frontline

    How long should I wait before I process a chicken after I've used frontline?
  4. freshfish

    Is it better to ...

    have your incubator at the desired temp before you put your eggs in? Or put your eggs in and then turn on the incubator so the temp gradually increases? I would think it be a shock to go from room temp, straight into 99.5 degree bator... Any thoughts? John
  5. freshfish

    Hatching question...

    Can you hatch a hens first eggs? I set eggs I had ordered in the incubator on saturday and had 6 of my own that I decided to add into the incubator. 3 of the 6 are from hens that have been laying a couple weeks, and 3 are from hens that just started, might even be the 2nd or 3rd egg they have...
  6. freshfish

    how does a broody hen....

    increase humidity in a natural environment? I am just trying to understand the raising humidity in my incubator during lockdown concept. Not that I'm against it, just wondering how its done in nature. Thanks for any info, John
  7. freshfish

    setting eggs a day apart...

    Hello all, I ordered eggs to participate in the hatch along, but one of my orders wont be shipped until tomorrow. Should I hold the first batch of eggs and set them all at the same time? Or start the first batch as planned and then add the second batch to the incubator a day later? Any tips or...
  8. freshfish

    processing question..

    I have a lavender orpington rooster that has always had a condition where he falls over, or walks like he's off balance and sometimes one leg goes forward and one backward. He's 6months old now and been like this since he was little. Would he be safe to process and eat? He's fat and eats and...
  9. freshfish

    question about SBEL's...

    If I were to cross a legbar with a black leghorn would I get a black feathered SBEL? I really want some SBEL's but dont really like the white feathers... Would it be possible to get a Blue feathered SBEL or Lavander feathered SBEL? Also when crossing for a SBEL, does the roo have to be the...
  10. freshfish

    looking for black stars/black sexlinks or australorps in the san antonio area

    Anybody breed and sell black stars or australorps in or near San Antonio? I would like to purchase some between 4 and 8 weeks of age. Thanks, John Salazar You can reach me through this site or [email protected]
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    10 week old girls are still not using the roost..

    I have about 13 new pullets that are 10 weeks old and are still sleeping together huddled in a corner. Should I do something? They will hop on the roost during the day but they are not sleeping on it at night. Thanks for any input, John
  12. freshfish

    Chick feed ?

    I am in my second year of raising chickens so not a complete novice but I am in my first couple of weeks with chicks. They are going on seven weeks old now and I have been feeding medicated starter/grower. Per the directions on the bag says its ok up to 10 weeks. My question is what do i feed...
  13. freshfish

    An egg inside an egg of a different color!!!!

    I think this came from my Americuana and if it did, its her first egg she's laid.....
  14. freshfish

    sevin dust 2% granules...

    Has anyone used this where your chickens free range? I was wondering if the chickens would eat the granules and if it would harm them. I have use the sevin dust 5% in there coop and they seem ok, but i have a large bag of the granules that I want to use. Any info would be appreciated...
  15. freshfish

    Since I've added a roo....

    I had a couple of eggs recently with red specs of blood and another with something that looked brownish... I collect eggs daily and just added the roo a couple of months ago. Is this a coincidence or is it due to the roo? I have had my hens since last summer and never had any problems with...
  16. freshfish

    all stock cow goat and sheep....

    I have a bag of all stock that was purchased for a goat that never came. Can I give it to my layers? I have heard of people feeding the horse sweet feed was wondering if it was the same thing. I have layer pellet out and they free range, just didnt want the all stock to go to waste... thanks...
  17. freshfish

    Southern Bait Worms?

    Anybody order mealworms from them recently? I placed an order on tuesday and have not gotten a response other the the paypal receipt for my payment. I tried to call but got an answering machine both times, getting kinda nervous.... John
  18. freshfish

    another question for you knowledgeable peeps...

    What would cause egg color to change? It seems as if my hens are laying a lighter shade of brown. I was just curious color is related to food, temp, age, etc.... thanks for your input John.
  19. freshfish

    another question for you experience peeps...

    Can a rooster breed his offspring or will there be genetic problems ****edited some more as to not upset anyone ***edited to not be amusing****
  20. freshfish

    have another question for you...

    I have been looking at the classifieds, mainly people selling eggs. How do you go about hatching these? I have about 14 hens right now, could I just place them in the nest box and let the ladys do the motherly instinct or do I need to get an incubator then brooder? Do the people selling eggs...
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