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I have a white silkie that started sitting on her 19 eggs last week. We noticed the last few days, she is kicking eggs out of her nest, 1 here, 2 there....I noticed when I picked up one egg that it looked fine ( no cracks or damage) but it was filthy....SO I lifted her off her eggs and realized...

I have 5 barred Rock to hatch overnight ( with at least 10 more pips and chirps going on in the incubator) I have moved 4 of the hatchlings to the brooder box already with a steady temp of 98' They seem content and happy. Already starting to establish a pecking order, I do believe. haha But one...

Just filled the incubator today and got it going!! Cant wait......21 days and counting!! Anyone Else out there starting today?

Day 21 for my 'bator' ! We can hear an occasional chirp coming from inside and 1 egg has a little "pip" I am soo excited!!!!!!! I dont want to leave my bator's side!!!!!! Am I hooked or what? ( this is our 1st time hatching) We homeschool our children, so this is exciting for them, as well...

Bought a small Incubator ( styrofoam type) that holds about 40 eggs. We currently have 20 in there. Today is day 18 and I am getting sooooo excited. Turned off the automatic egg turner and now we are just waiting..... Any tips?

Hi everyone!!! I am a stay at home mom of 7 wonderful kids and now 55 chickens! Yep I have the fever! I just wandered into the Tractor Supply Store to buy my 14 month old son a baby chick to play with. I had to buy 6 ( store policy ) Soooooo I am thinking ok. Kids will play with 'em for a few...

we bought 9 cornish chicks at our local tractor and supply store. They are about 4 1/2 weeks old and growing fast! We will be filling our freezer soon. But I noticed on almost all of them around their lower neck, something that looks like a small tumor. it does not seem to affect them. They seem...

I am new to this raising chickens, but I am in love with em all!! I have some white silkies ( a trio actually) the person who gave them to me said they like to peck and eat on styrofoam. He gives it to them and they LOVE it! actually, all my chickens do....Is this safe though? It just doesnt...

My Silver Duckwing Hen just went broody. She is sitting on 12 eggs ( a beautiful sight ) Should I continue to feed her the laying crumbles that she was eating? Or should I switch to something else since she isnt laying now? She will leave her nest 2 times a day to eat a little and drink. And boy...

We are new to this raising chickens. What started out as buying a few ( 6 ) baby chicks at our local Tractor Supply store for our kids to play and enjoy, has now turned into about 55 chickens and 20 eggs in a new incubator....We have built several coops for our chickens ( they free range in the...