A stable temp and humidity are important. This page has a lot of good information although it might just be a bit heavy on the exactness. https://modernfarmer.com › 2015/04 › how-to-incubate-chicken-eggs They claim 99.5F where I've always had good luck with 100-101. Either way, the...
I've done a little bit of that with my Columbian Wyandottes. They're about 7 months old now, and very friendly and curious. Not so much into cuddling anymore but I've noticed that as they get a little bit older, they don't act so nervous when I pick them up. Of course they've always loved...
I've found some references to it online, but no manuals (yet). It seems that it's an analog device.. which means that it's not computerized. You adjust the temperature by a knob on the front. It's not clear if there's an adjustment for humidity. The information I'm getting is sketchy at best...
I'm giving some serious thought to including some geneology and pedigree capabilities as well. I'm not necessarily planning to raise show birds, however it is important to keep track of parentage to avoid too much inbreeding. Being able to track and print pedigrees is more of a side benefit of...
I've been working on an application to help me keep track of my own flock, and would love to hear any input or suggestions for what other chicken/poultry farmers would like to see in such an application. Since I'm not developing this commercially, I'd make it freely available to anyone that's...
I am an independent software developer (read that as unemployed) working on a flock management application for my own farm. It hasn't been a major priority, but it could be. If you're interested in working together on something like that I'd be happy to share the spoils. At this point, the...
Thank you all! I don't get online as much as I'd like because of other obligations and an internet connection that's shaky at best. I do appreciate the very warm welcome!
Hi, I'm Scott and I'm from Westdale, New York (Central NY between Utica and Syracuse) I'm raising Columbian Wyandottes and hope to be selling pullets in the next year. If anyone else is raising these birds in the area; I'd love to chat.