California - Northern

[ronott1]

Ok now that I have fertile eggs I need to buy some broodybators. Anyone have any chickens that like to go broody? I looked my chickens and according to the chart all are extremely unlikely to go broody. Should I just wait and see? If any one has a broody for sale , I might be interested. My other thought is to just buy an incubator. I would just like to hatch a few eggs and understand the process. I have quite a barnyard mix so I think the chicks are going to very weird looking but so far it's been fun. Any suggestions?

I have several that like to go broody--but not now! The silly girls like to go broody when it is 110 outside! One of them went broody 4 times last year.

The one that is a good broody and mom is a blue barnvelder of all things. She is gorgeous!

 

[curious chickee]

Ok now that I have fertile eggs I need to buy some broodybators. Anyone have any chickens that like to go broody? I looked my chickens and according to the chart all are extremely unlikely to go broody. Should I just wait and see? If any one has a broody for sale , I might be interested. My other thought is to just buy an incubator. I would just like to hatch a few eggs and understand the process. I have quite a barnyard mix so I think the chicks are going to very weird looking but so far it's been fun. Any suggestions?

That is what I am testing this year, I have a few older bantam brahmas I got with my flock, they are a broody breed so I will be keeping records to see if they go broody. If they go broody they can stay, if not (they are no longer laying) will be re homed.

 

[itspoeotisee]

Thanks ronott1, I love that link--What a great idea! I'll be keeping a close eye on it. Thank you!!

QueenMisha, I saw your website while googling around last night and have been loving your website and ogling your offerings. I'll definitely be stopping by the next time we're in the area!

 

[Honora]

Here is a picture of the beautiful
rooster I bought from Honora. He is doing well.

Aw, he looks great! <3 So happy he is doing well & is giving you some fertile eggs. Your hen is very pretty; what breed is she? I bet you get some pretty mixes; can't wait to see how they turn out!

 

[h2oratt]

Aw, he looks great!  <3 So happy he is doing well & is giving you some fertile eggs. Your hen is very pretty; what breed is she? I bet you get some pretty mixes; can't wait to see how they turn out!

That bird is one of my Egyptian fayoumi.
I got her from my mcmurray ornamental layer assortment. I don't reccomend the breed unless you want a very heat tolerant, good free ranger but not very friendly. Also good flyer.

 

[curious chickee]

My daughter can only enter one photo. Which one do you like best?

 

[sewandgrow]

My daughter can only enter one photo. Which one do you like best?

 

[dldolan]

Wine Country Marans
I just submitted this on the BIN page if any of you local NorCal folks are interested! I have references!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...egg-auction-and-bin-thread/4560#post_16631534
Dawn

 

[KernH]

My daughter can only enter one photo. Which one do you like best?

I love those two hens! Kern

 

[shahtir101]

Hi all. I have some seramas, duccles, and a mixed breed bantam hen for sale. Please PM if you are interested.