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[zooweemama]

It's odd, because her sister, who I also photographed, was black(with a little white on the chest/face) but looked really bad in BW.

My rottie looked amazing in bw. Lighting matters too.

A lot of people make the palette coops. They always looks so darn awesome!

 

[debs_flock]

hi all -- apologies for reposting, but this question got a bit lost in the shuffle today:

any suggestions on how many eggs to put under a first-time broody? she's a basque hen, definitely LF but not a gigantic breed, my marans and silver-penciled plymouth rocks are all a bit bigger than her. don't want to overwhelm her with too many, but also want to try as many as i can in case some don't hatch!

thanks in advance!

A first time broody should do great with at least six eggs. My silkie just hatched her first chicks, I had 10 bantam eggs under and she hatched out 3.5 (died zipped). Your bird could easily cover 10, but I'd make it easy on her since she'd be a first timer.

Good luck.

They do have quite the awkward stage. I should take a picture of my new tolbunt, quite the character.

But silkies are right up there for the teenage looks.

DEB...what you have mandarins too? Oh my gosh I'd love to come over and photograph those sickeningly gorgeous birds.

Yes, the mandarins are beautiful!

 

[zooweemama]

What's acv? They have chick grit but I didn't think to put it in a bowl.

ACV = Apple Cider Vinegar with the mother in it...like Bragg's brand.

 

[ronott1]

Quote: Apple Cider vinegar. a couple of tablespoons per gallon in the water.

 

[zooweemama]

A first time broody should do great with at least six eggs. My silkie just hatched her first chicks, I had 10 bantam eggs under and she hatched out 3.5 (died zipped). Your bird could easily cover 10, but I'd make it easy on her since she'd be a first timer.

Good luck.


They do have quite the awkward stage. I should take a picture of my new tolbunt, quite the character.

But silkies are right up there for the teenage looks.





Yes, the mandarins are beautiful!

Oh my the Tolbunts are so striking!

 

[Miss Molly]

It's ok! Take those pictures and post them! I am not a pro but posting photos on a site with pros does not stop me! Who would not love this little guy: even if it is just a snapshot!

Awwww Ron, I never get tired of looking a chicks...NEVER!

 

[zooweemama]

Apple Cider vinegar. a couple of tablespoons per gallon in the water.

This and make sure the container is not metal.

 

[zooweemama]

It's ok! Take those pictures and post them!

I am not a pro but posting photos on a site with pros does not stop me!

Who would not love this little guy:



even if it is just a snapshot!

Ahhhh SO cute! I already miss having little fluffy butts. I have ugly teenagers right now haha!

 

[ronott1]

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Thank you fro the reminder!

The water in the metal container will not hurt the chickens but will rust the metal.

 

[ronott1]

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Quote: They are very cute! and so friendly too.

Lots of post tonight. Maybe we will get back into the top 10!