Search results for query: *

I have had a hatch show 'NO sign of a pip for a few days after the expected hatch date If the temp dropped in the evenings or it gets a draft, the hatch date can be longer. The problem I found is disturbing the eggs. Every time the lid is opened the bator loses Humidity. Adding a bit of...

I bought my Hovabator Genisis during a crisis. My other incubator went wonky after a week into the hatch. ( Brower Top Hatch, which is now a Great Brooding station ) I made some pretty dumb mistakes but was happy with the hatch. Since I heard Bantams hatch early, I did a lockdown on day 16...

Thank you ALL for the extra tips...I am enjoying my quest on BYC It's a bit mind boggling how many members & past posts there is. Great FUN exploring the "coops" & of course chick / chicken info. Luv it here already!!!!

I make my chicks scrambled egg with cornmeal or oatmeal in it. Small slice of watermelon ( has lots of electrolytes ) Small flowerette of cooked cauliflower Just remember this is a Treat! The chicks should stick to a good quality feed to grow up big & strong

Well you said they would eventually separated, so that shouldn't be too much of an issue. If you notice the chicks getting bullied, you can divide the new coop in half. ( my ducklings never interacted with the chicks ) Ducks are Really messy & wet their surroundings. You will notice the...

Think of a chirping chick like a crying baby - "something" is making them unhappy. Is the temperature different than the previous lodgings? How about the view...is it a big difference? I agree with the other comments. Darken their new place a bit, check the temp. Maybe give them their favorite...

Personally I would wait. Is your plan to breed more birds? I have 4 month old pullets right now, that I can Not put with the cockerel. He is way to rough & inexperienced in "Amour" The girls run in terror & scream bloody murder...it's not pleasant for them. The 5 month cockerel ( a rooster who...

This is "GRACIE" my 4 1/2 yr old EE ( also my avatar ) He was thought to be a female, but turned into a Fabulous rooster. Extremely Tame & he lets us pick him up anytime we (he) wants. If Gracie catches us sitting down, he will Run over & hop on our lap. He is the Bravest of them all - today he...

Hey Hosiers ( sorry, couldn't resist LOL ) I'm in Pickering Ontario ( just outside Toronto ) Haven't found a Poultry breed I didn't LUV! "right now" the obsession is SHOWGIRLS & Silkies. Thankfully my Regular flock is understanding. ( btw - I also Luv Wasaga, what a Great place chickcrack! )

I always heard that 3 days before hatch day is "LOCK DOWN" meaning do NOT open it if you don't need to. The egg / membrane can Shrink wrap a chick, making it more difficult to get out of the shell. I saw the "frankenchicks" my friend had after Helping stuck chicks. I swore to myself that I...

I don't know any in the $100 range...I haven't bought those. I bought a "BROWER TOP HATCH" from the Co-op for about $200 (Canadian) about 10 years ago Problem was regulating the temperature and the humidity. The hatch rate wasn't great & I only used it the first year. Packed it away & decided...

Hello!!!! For YEARS I would Google Chicken questions & would Always see some replies from this group! I spent a few hours today reading various posts from BYC & noticed that you DO welcome Canadians! Time to join this great group & get more involved ~ I am so GLAD to be HERE!!!! After MANY...