Okay... long story but, first the short version. The Boss started sitting and Dos Equis joined her a week later to share the 8 eggs on one nest. Power outage forced me to place 9 Marans eggs beneath the girls. Chicks are hatching today but, Marans have a week to go. I'm planning to let The...
I'm expecting a hatch by tomorrow night of Copper Blue French Marans! Can't wait to see the little cuties. This is my first hatch without a brood hen doin the work so hoping for the best. Turned bator on at 8 in the morning so does that effect the timing I can expect to see pips? 11 blcm and...
RIR rooster at 5 1/2 mos. had been crowing beautifully and yesterday couldn't pull it off. Today he tries to crow but nothing comes out. Is this a physical ailment? Is there something caught in his throat? Any advice will be appreciated