Ugly Joey
Three years ago a friend of mine offered me hatching eggs from her flock in exchange for some of the chicks. Her flock consisted of silkie hens with a silkie rooster and a frizzled cochin rooster. I already had a couple of silkies, but I thought it'd be fun to have a sizzle, so I...
Broody Hens versus Incubators - The Pros and Cons
Many of us want to hatch chicks, but how should we do it? A broody hen, or an incubator? Below are some of the aspects you should take into consideration when making this decision.
Obtaining
It’s fairly easy to obtain an incubator. You...