Hello. I'm upgrading my incubator and it's time to upgrade my birds past my local craigs list stock.
I'm looking for Jumbo browns. I'm well aware of James Marie farms and will be giving a call. But who else should I talk to.
I'm happy to pay a premium for the best, largest or fastest growing...
I have been reading about raising guinea pigs for meat. I'd like to try it, but am having trouble locking down a source of starting stock large enough to be be worth it.
Any real life experience would be helpful as well. I'm in Connecticut. Thanks.
Ok Im getting exited, i think I can do this and the wife is just about to be on board. Next question in an incubator how much space does 48 quail eggs need. Question 2 lets talk brooder. how big will that have to be and for how many weeks. At what out side temperature and age can the brooder...
Hmm Your basket turner thing.......Are you fliping it over Like in frying an egg or does the relative top of the egg stay up right and you tilt the tray one way then tilt it the other. not sure if thats clear or not. but thanks for the quick responses.
Thanks so far
Ok I will hatch Ive been reading about the Diy incubators (for an hour now)
Cooler
Light for heat
Thermostat
computer fan
Thermometer
Humidity???.................Does a wet sponge do it? Do I need a Hydrometer?
Also Turning the eggs, twice a day? Does opening the cooler mess...
Hi thinking about getting coturnix quail this spring. Im trying to figure out how much they are going to cost. I am looking to buy day old chicks for meat and eggs. If I read correctly the A/M variety have white meat , do they taste better? I think my girl friend would like them best. I live in...