Thanks for all the comments on my birds, friends! I have worked really hard on the small flocks I have, and culled heavily for the best of the best flock roosters. Boy, it takes years to get things to where you want them, but I think it's worth it!
Yeppers, Kathy, they grow WAY too fast, but...
Hey, Kathy! Sorry....was super busy all weekend, enjoying the GORGEOUS weather we had! We took full advantage and worked around the farm, sunup til sundown, all weekend. Sigh....I'm tired and sore!
All your babes look gorgeous!
Here's Jethro, my Blue Jersey, and two of his girls:
and...
I bet you're right, Kelly. But I think she gets updates from home when things happen, too...at least I'm hoping!
I'm SUPER anxious for my current hatch, too. B/B/S Jerseys - a different bloodline to strengthen the gene pool in my flock! The eggs were porous and dirtier than I will...
BEST of good hatching vibes on the Dellies coming your way, Kathy! They're such a beautiful bird....I've always wanted a few! Hope they all pop out like popcorn.
Regarding packaging eggs, yep - you're right! Everyone's got opinions. I have modified several times how I do it, and have...
OH, Kathy! I think you did GREAT! 1) shipped eggs; 2) end of breeding season - eggs are never quite as fertile; 3) minor bator issues. With all that, you STILL got a ton to hatch! I'm thrilled, and I love the new title of your thread! Glad you're pleased, and I can't WAIT to watch them grow...
Here's that one I hatched that now looks like a Welsummer:
Day old:
3 1/2 weeks (I need to get updated pics!)
Does yours look at all like this day old?