I didn't know about the float test. I will have to start doing that. I do know that sometimes there will be strange spots on our store bought eggs. Thank you Eclecktic1 for the information.
Brucifer, you are to kind. Thank you for your kind offer and comforting words. The eleven chicks that lived are so sweet and cute. My husband and I do enjoy them. The smallest and only game bantam that we have left is so affectionate. It likes to peck the other chicks toes. I think he/she likes...
six EEs, three Buff Brahmas, two Porcelain, and 4 game. All bantams. I ordered from them about ten years ago and didn't have any problems. I don't know why there was so many weak and one dead and one with legs spread out on the floor. It was strange to me also and very disappointing.
oh your hen is hatching eggs as we speak . I know that you are excited. I do not have any chickens old enough to lay and set yet. I believe that the chicks do much better when hatched by a hen. I ordered some chicks from Murray McMurray. They arrived Wednesday. One passed away before they got...
I wish that I could make the bar-b-q but I don't see it happening. It sounds like a lot of fun and exciting. I hope you all have a great time and safe travels.