California - Northern

[95030chick]

Hey, who was looking for the Eglu? I'll have to look back in the thread, but I'm not sure how long it will take.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/grd/4514586627.html

 

[Hangtown Farms]

53% at lockdown? What was incubation at? Curious what everyone uses

65% R-com
60-65% Genesis

 

[sewandgrow]

And here I am thinking of the insanity of breeding a new line of delawares.

Did you know that Kathy from MO & @capayvalleychick here in Calif. are doing that? I got my new Delaware rooster from Kim here in California & I think he is F3 or F4 already.

15-18 pea eggs under broodies pipping in the next 48 hours if all goes well!

-Kathy

I am cheering for you Kathy......GO..go...go...go....!!!!!!!

 

[caychris]

Did you know that Kathy from MO & @capayvalleychick here in Calif. are doing that? I got my new Delaware rooster from Kim here in California & I think he is F3 or F4 already.

I know.

Ive been trying to find anything I can about the creation of the breed. There is very little out there. But it does stand to reason that the sport coloring is not a common outcome of the pairing. And may be very difficult to recreate with the very muddy bloodlines of the Barred Rocks.

 

[sewandgrow]

I know.

Ive been trying to find anything I can about the creation of the breed. There is very little out there. But it does stand to reason that the sport coloring is not a common outcome of the pairing. And may be very difficult to recreate with the very muddy bloodlines of the Barred Rocks.

I admire the work involved in taking on a project like this. Kim is very structured, a trait I have never possessed. I don't think I have the fortitude to take on such a long range meticulous project. At this time in my life I look for fun "quick" things I am able to accomplish rewarding results with....Maybe 30 years ago I might have considered something so daunting.......LOL

 

[PetRock]

So, now that the chick is dry and I could get a better look, it definitely has something wrong with the leg. It has trouble walking because of how the leg/foot is positioned. What is wrong with it, and how do I fix it?

I have had good success using sheer bandaids. I cut off the sticky ends and spread the toes out on top of one of them sticking the toes down in a natural spread position. Then I sandwich the toes with the other sticky end and make sure the two pieces of bandaid are pressed together in between the toes. I change it every couple of days. It really, really helps to have 2 people when you do this and the sooner the better. Make sure you keep its toes bandaged for several days or even a week before seeing if it has worked. Once you take it off, watch carefully for any relapse and bandage it again at the first sign of curling. I would also recommend giving the chick some vitamins.

 

[caychris]

This is the most Ive been able to find so far about the Delaware genetics that gives any real detail as to how to develop the breed from originating stock.

http://thedelclub.webstarts.com/history_of_the_breed.html

 

[Happy Chooks]

Quote: I agree.

 

[Happy Chooks]

I about had a heart attack last night when closing up. 2 more barnevelders were on the nest. (I already have 6 broodies) Thankfully this morning, those 2 were off the nest. Next broody hatches her babies Monday.

 

[PetRock]

I about had a heart attack last night when closing up. 2 more barnevelders were on the nest. (I already have 6 broodies) Thankfully this morning, those 2 were off the nest. Next broody hatches her babies Monday.

Broody power!!! Broodies unite!!! I thought that I was done with broodies for the season and then my ditsy BW Ameraucana decided to jump on the bandwagon. She is a ditsy blonde and not a very good egg layer but a great mom so I gave her 8 mystery eggs from the farm. 2 days later, my big CL mix Annie decided she was ready for round 2. She was my first broody this year. I hope that the others don't get the same idea!