5th Annual BYC New Year's Day 2014 Hatch-A-Long

[bantambury]

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Nonono I didn't mean freezing live little chicks... I meant freezer camp as in raising them until they have some meat and then eating them... That is what we do with all extra roos (or any roos that don't behave themselves suitably).

I know!!! I just read all this and began balling!!!

my breeder gave us 22 silkie eggs, he didn't want them so we bought them from him. we made a deal that he would take any pullets and cockerels our coop couldn't hold. im hoping we wont have to resort to giving him the birds but we may just have to.

our coop is somewhat small, we have 5 chickens in it now....any of you think of the max number this may be able to hold> PLMK!


we may have to build an a frame coop for the new silkies and put eggy and marshie to go in there with them....here they are:



so yeah.....if you guys have an awesome homemade coop recommendation, Pm me that if you can!!!

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Another great read from Natureform on optimal storage and temperature to prevent condensation.

http://www.natureform.com/kb/newArticles/3.html

 

[Aphrael]

There is no chicken tastier!

You got that right!! I am, as I type, making chicken and dumplings that smells sooooo yummy already.

The main star is a RIR roo who was being really mean with all my hens. I can't tolerate bullies.

Another great read from Natureform on optimal storage and temperature to prevent condensation.

http://www.natureform.com/kb/newArticles/3.html

That is a very informative article, thanks!

 

[Blarneyeggs]

My official set…45 eggs.

 

[Blarneyeggs]

Bantamberry, I am LOVING your coop!!

It's snowing away here in Southeastern PA… there is currently a lull and we are headed out for some milk at the Costco…wish us luck!

This is my Popcorn. Love LOVE love this girl…she's half silkie and smart as a whip, a great broody

 

[Myfourladies]

As for culling roosters..... I had never done it before, but I read, and watched vedios on the internet and thought maybe I could try it. I rehomed all of them except 3 (I had 12) and in one afternoon, figured it out and had some pretty nice looking chicken for the freezer. I made chicken noodle soup the other day and I have to say it is the best I EVER tasted.
I hate to have to take a life, but on a farm an animal has it's place..... the hens provide food through eggs and the roos through meat.

 

[bantambury]

As for culling roosters..... I had never done it before, but I read, and watched vedios on the internet and thought maybe I could try it. I rehomed all of them except 3 (I had 12) and in one afternoon, figured it out and had some pretty nice looking chicken for the freezer. I made chicken noodle soup the other day and I have to say it is the best I EVER tasted.
I hate to have to take a life, but on a farm an animal has it's place..... the hens provide food through eggs and the roos through meat.

I wouldn't have the heart to do it!

Bantamberry, I am LOVING your coop!!

It's snowing away here in Southeastern PA… there is currently a lull and we are headed out for some milk at the Costco…wish us luck!

This is my Popcorn. Love LOVE love this girl…she's half silkie and smart as a whip, a great broody

Thank you! sadly I have no coop designs we just randomly added things we liked....haha so I couldn't enter it for a coop contest here. I love your girl!!! beautiful! are you participating in the hatch this year?

My official set…45 eggs.

what types? lovely colors!!!

 

[Blarneyeggs]

Look who poked her head out to meet me this morning............8 eggs to go Auntie has faithfully been helping set the eggs.......but Mom won't share the hatching. Kept all the eggs to herself......... Sun rise this morning. Camera did not do the colors justice

These pics are AMAZING! MrsPJ: love the pic of the homemade turner, I use styrofoam egg cartons cut way down and a hole cut in bottom for lockdown as I've read that the cardboard egg cartons can wick the moisture out. Threedog: I believe someone posted on this thread that days 4-7 are the most important for turning?...not sure

 

[Ramblin Rooster]

I know!!! I just read all this and began balling!!!

my breeder gave us 22 silkie eggs, he didn't want them so we bought them from him. we made a deal that he would take any pullets and cockerels our coop couldn't hold. im hoping we wont have to resort to giving him the birds but we may just have to.

our coop is somewhat small, we have 5 chickens in it now....any of you think of the max number this may be able to hold> PLMK!


we may have to build an a frame coop for the new silkies and put eggy and marshie to go in there with them....here they are:



so yeah.....if you guys have an awesome homemade coop recommendation, Pm me that if you can!!!

The coop and silkies alike are BEAUTFUL!! Talk about yard candy, HOLY COW!

 

[Ramblin Rooster]

My official set…45 eggs.

Does stacking eggs on top like that effect hatch I was going to get a brinsea octagon 20 you think I could do that too?