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  1. farmerRyan

    Help me pick a wyandotte rooster

    We hatched out 4 nice birds and now need to sell 2 or 3. Based on the picts, which one should we keep?
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    wyandotte tails

    We have searched and searched for info on wyandotte tails and there is tons of conflicting information out there. We are trying to judge the best wyandotte we have. Which tail do you think it better?
  3. farmerRyan

    Duck thinks she's an elf!

    One of our little calls thinks shes an elf!
  4. farmerRyan

    White calls turning yellowish

    We have some white calls and last month they were bright white. Now, the drake is turning yellow a little. They are kept in a covered pen with clean water and do not get fed corn. I read online that white calls should have lots of sun to keep white but I always thought the sun was bad. Do...
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    Call ducks raised pen or on the ground

    I was wondering should I use a raised pen for my call ducks or should I use a pen on the ground, Thanks
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    Wanted! Self Blue D'anvers

    I am looking for a trio (or more) self blue D'anvers that are currently laying eggs. I am only purchasing high quality show birds from good lines. I live in Maine and will travel throughout the state and to NH/VT if necessary to pick up birds.
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    Call ducks

    In a few weeks I am getting a couple of grey call ducks. This is our first time ever having ducks. I was wondering if anyone has any advice on ducks. Thanks. Ryan
  8. farmerRyan

    Modern game bantams

    I was wondering if any body had any suggestions on what color of modern game I should get, or if you have any tips on them also pictures are great. Thanks -Ryan
  9. farmerRyan

    Npip testing?

    I am thinking of showing my birds and I know they need to be npip tested. So I was wondering if my birds end up testing positive will they be culled? Also what is the average price to test them? Thanks in advance ~Ryan
  10. farmerRyan

    Tricks for setting eggs

    Hi. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas to prevent newly hatched chicks from rolling other eggs over. Also does anyone think chicks bumping into other eggs reduces the hatch rate? Thanks in advance:) -Ryan
  11. farmerRyan

    Vulturine guineafowl or Vulturine hybrids guineafowl

    Will anyone have any Vulturine Guinea or Vulturine Hybrid guineafowl hatching eggs/chicks for sale this spring.(or a pair). -Thank you
  12. farmerRyan

    Vulturine Guinea keets

    Will anyone have any Vulturine Guinea or Young Vulturine Hybrid guineafowl hatching eggs/chicks for sale this spring.(or a pair). -Thank you -Ryan
  13. farmerRyan

    Wanted, Barred Rock Rooster

    We are looking for a young barred rock rooster. We have 2 three month old hens and want to incubate some barred rock eggs. We also have 3 sexlinks that will be with the rooster. We live in Oakland Maine and would prefer not having to travel very far. We will travel a little depending on your...
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    Barred Rock Rooster

    I was wondering if anyone in Maine had a 3 month old Barred Rock Rooster for sale or for free. Thanks -Ryan
  15. farmerRyan

    Chicken swaps (in maine)?

    I am intrested in going to chicken swaps. But i just dont know when,where,and what time they are. Any informatoin would be helpful. Thanks -Ryan
  16. farmerRyan

    new incubator reading 56% relative humidity...too high for first 18 days?

    We just got our Hovabator Genesis set up. The temp always between 99.5 and 100.0. We tried it at first without any water in it and the humidity dropped to 22%. We filled the #1 channel like it says to do and the humidity went up to 56 and is holding there. Is this too high for the first 18...
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    hova bater Genesis incubator????

    I just bought a hovabator Genesis incubator. We have been reading all about them online. We would like to hear what you think about them and if you have any success stories. Thank you -Ryan
  18. farmerRyan

    Hova bator 1602 w/ Fan still air or forced?

    For our next hatch attempt we are going to be using a hovabator 1602n with a fan. I thought this was a still air incubator but since it has a fan is it concidered a forced air? It makes a huge difference as to what I set the temp! What do you guys think? What would you set the temp at?
  19. farmerRyan

    could someone explain humidity briefly?

    I have searched this site and the net to try and find out the best humidity. Some say use no water and keep it at 30% Others say 50-60 is best. I've also read to keep them as humid as possible. Since we failed our first 2 attempts at hatching, I want to make sure I've got it right before we...
  20. farmerRyan

    Need Help!!! Cant hatch eggs :(

    My 10yo son has very few interests but about a year ago he took a serious interest in chickens! Since I try and encourage all activities that interest him, we have spent a good number of hours at chicken shows and swaps. He has even bartered a few times to get new chicks! Anyways, this...
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