I started by letting one out for an hour or so... she didn't go very far away from the pen. The next day i let her out again for another hour or so, and then let one more out. The next day i let them all out. They stay right around, and have aways gone back into their coop... (well.. except...
morning!
i have eggs that are on day 21 today... no peeps yet but have my fingers crossed. I am wondering though.... just before lock down, I candled them. They didn't look like they were taking up the whole egg.... When I used two lights on each end, I could see "through"... I could see...
My eggs from crfarm are doing great - air sacs look awesome! Guess the "LIVE EMBRYOS" statements all over the box did the trick!!
(although I did wonder what the carrier was thinking when the left it on my doorstep! maybe a box of cyborgs?!)
Evening everyone !!
have 15 eggs in bator from crfarm... candled quickly and i think i only have 3 clears.. but only day 4.. so we'll see.... i am super excited to have so many developing! my last shipment was pretty scrambled .....
wish me luck!!
I use an oversized dog bowl...but plan to make a special feeder from 4 inch PVC with 25% cut out, so it looks ike a big "C" ; Hubby is making a bracket so it can slide in and out of for cleaning. I also think I may put a few holes in the bottom for drainage. but maybe not... i'll see how it goes.
Hello Everyone! haven't been on in awhile - busy with taxes, chores and the new puppy of course. Have 5 new baby chickies that are going to be moved outside if spring EVER comes. With their mama hen, and she needs to get outside. Supposed to snow and sleet tonight - augh!!! Hoping to get...
Have two easter chickies this morning! one hatched last night and woke up to another... little early (supposed to be Saturday!) but thats okay !
out of 30 eggs.. I am left with 2 BBS; 4 Light sussex, 5 silky/cochin cross and 1 silver sussex in lockdown.... 12 out of 30, the shipped eggs...