I'm part of the Easter hatch-a-long but so overwhelmed by how fast the thread moves. Thought I'd ask my questions here. My eggs are from @chrissyr . Someone said to weigh eggs if too dark to candle. I don't have one. What if I just don't bother, unless one starts to stink?
I am utterly in love with Gamebirds for their intelligence, beauty, and idiosyncrasies. If I was allowed to have only 1 breed, it would be Gamebird. I don't believe any adult Gamebird cock can be trusted with each other, not even for a minuteand same is true for the stags (cockerels) after a certain age which can vary from couple of weeks old to couple of months old, then they must be seperated. I am able to keep my Ko stags together for the first 3 mos. or so, and at the first sign they must be separated entirely. I remember my very first experience with 3 clutch brothers who loved and adored each other, and when I wanted to hold one, had to take all three for they cried for each other. Then, when they were 3 mos. old, on a beautiful spring morning a very serious and dangerous 3 way fight broke out, and thank God I was in the same room when it happened. If I was not, one, or perhaps all 3 would have been dead.
Ko hens do get along with each other if the introduction to each other is well planned and slow. I usually give them at least a month to get to know each other through adjacent cages. My Ko cockbirds has a harem of 3-5 hens, where they do everything together, including incubating eggs, rasing their chicks, and are excellent devoted parents. But, it is important to have enough chicks for adults to share. Having only 2-3 chicks for 6 adults never worked for me. Usually, one parent will try to claim all the babies....and ofcourse...there goes a fight over child custody...not a pretty sight...
Gamebirds are endless joy, who are very affectionate, and gentle with their owners. Well, that is a very good thing specially with the large breeds because 10-12 pounds of pure muscle and bones coming at you would definitely not be a good experience. Ohhh I love and adore Gamebirds
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5 mos. old Ko Shamo stag and pullet. Walt Leonard/ Fowlman01, birds.
You candle or weight to adjust the humidity for a better hatch. Marans eggs do better if the chicks stay "on the curve" and loose 3% a week. Not doing it just means you can't adjust the humidity for those eggs. They are unlikey in the extreme to assplode on yaI'm part of the Easter hatch-a-long but so overwhelmed by how fast the thread moves. Thought I'd ask my questions here. My eggs are from @chrissyr . Someone said to weigh eggs if too dark to candle. I don't have one. What if I just don't bother, unless one starts to stink?
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Huzzah!! I have 6 extra boys right now. The alum rock boys choir is in full swing. Bass soptano alto... we have it!
Not to be picky but this is a pet peeve. Not developed does not mean infertile. Many thing can happen especially with shipped eggs that cause the embryo not to attach . As a breeder who ships eggs calling them infertil drives me batty. You are all nice people so i can complain about it here lol.
Sorry about using the wrong terminology chiqita and I stand corrected - Smiles
ZOMG my stupid phone keeps eating the replies.Sorry about using the wrong terminology chiqita and I stand corrected - Smiles
I've got rocking in two of my Marans eggs in my Genesis 1588! I'v never seen that before...Although normally I use a broody hen! I guess I could put the next broody on a clear piece of plexiglass to watch from underneath....
Anyway, this is exciting!!!
