4th Annual BYC NYD Hatch-a-long

[ronott1]

It was a long shot. The Breeder only had one pullet\hen laying, so all of the eggs were from the same hen. They were very pretty clears!

I am going to contact Linda tomorrow and arrange to get a dozen or two from her when hers start back up again.

I hope it will be soon!

 

[Fuzzybird]

Quote: Eat MY Shorts!

 

[MrsMoonCat]

This IS my happy face.

 

[debs_flock]

A couple of my chicks have chicken poo stuck to their butts. Any suggestions on best way to clean without ripping off their fluff?

I hold the chick cupped in my hand with it's bum sticking out. I then stick it's bum under warm water and pinch the ball of poo with my fingernails on my other hand (I know, gross, but my hands wash). I find if I wash any poopy butts every day, within a few days they are fine.

Before everyone wanders away, I wanted to remind folks that I was hoping we could all stay in touch for a follow up when these NYD Hatchers lay their first eggs!

It would be so very interesting to know esp. which breeds start laying when , a great chance for us all to compare notes on # weeks until first egg, and how the pullet eggs are overall in those first few wks of laying. Anyone like that idea?
I'm pretty sure they will close this thread soon, so do we need someone to set up a new thread "NYDH2013egglayingfollowup" or some such?

They won't close the thread, you can sitll go back and read last year's hatch thread if you want.

Deb

 

[kraftyladies]

what? What? WHAT!?!?!??!

 

[nothingbutbirds]

has anyone here tried hatching eggs in a fishtank. I have a 29 g. that I put a heatlamp over a bowl of water and then extra stuff for the flooring. Its way to hot though. Ideas on lowering the temp.

 

[LuvMyRoo]

Finally ... a photo of my babies in the brooder cabinet! I have to find the right drill bit to make the cord hole in the back, which is why it is coming out the top right now. Other than that it's ready for occupation. Top will be added when I get a round tuit. T he top hinges open and there are removable plexi-glass panels inset in the doors to keep drafts out when I open the mudroom door.

Love your cabinet!

 

[Fuzzybird]

has anyone here tried hatching eggs in a fishtank. I have a 29 g. that I put a heatlamp over a bowl of water and then extra stuff for the flooring. Its way to hot though. Ideas on lowering the temp.

yup I did. Didn't work!

 

[nothingbutbirds]

yup I did. Didn't work!

well thats comforting. evil fishtanks. people on youtube didnt have problems hatching seramas in one

 

[ronott1]

has anyone here tried hatching eggs in a fishtank. I have a 29 g. that I put a heatlamp over a bowl of water and then extra stuff for the flooring. Its way to hot though. Ideas on lowering the temp.

You can try a water heater thermostat--put the sensor close to the bulb.