California - Northern

[CALI CHICK]

Happy October, Everyone!
Here is a picture to make you think of autumn (since the weather sure won't)..........it's especially for you Zooweemomma!


I woke up at 3 am this morning (and yes, I looked in the incubator too.)

I'm glad I did, because there were 3 pips!

Tomorrow is actual hatchday so was I ever surprised! It's a good thing we were at Apple Hill for several hours or I would have worn out the maglite looking for action! When we got home, there were 4 pips and one was zipping. And now, that first blue/black silkie has the top off "HER" shell and is resting!

 

[Happy Chooks]

Quote: Wow.............I would have never guessed a Dorking, unless I saw her feet.

 

[Hangtown Farms]

This is what I get from Azure Standard.




I get the 5 pound bag. They do not have fish meal. Let me know if you find a source.

Ron

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[Hangtown Farms]

After waiting all year, I finally had more than one chick hatched out by a (surrogate) broody. Sorry I take such poor pics, but I wanted to share any way.

nice

 

[Hangtown Farms]

everyone I am sick !!!

so off to bed... goodnight Norcal region and the few outliers

 

[ronott1]

Is that a broody brown leghorn?

And wow, that is nice lacing on the Partridge Rock for being from a hatchery. I considered moving to Partridge Rocks for breeding, but my love of Barnevelders won out, so I will continue with them instead.


I love broodies in ones and two's, but 3 at once is a bit much to ask and requires some special attention. (lost a chick with 2 broodies that were fighting over chicks) I've had 8 broodies total this year and I'm really hoping for a little break.

That Broody hen may have some brown leghorn mixed in so good eye! Mixing in Leghorns of different colors is how many of our Heritage breeds are getting messed up.

Quote: Wow! That is one dedicated Momma Hen!

Happy October, Everyone!
Here is a picture to make you think of autumn (since the weather sure won't)..........it's especially for you Zooweemomma!


I woke up at 3 am this morning (and yes, I looked in the incubator too.)

I'm glad I did, because there were 3 pips!

Tomorrow is actual hatchday so was I ever surprised! It's a good thing we were at Apple Hill for several hours or I would have worn out the maglite looking for action! When we got home, there were 4 pips and one was zipping. And now, that first blue/black silkie has the top off "HER" shell and is resting!

If you set the eggs before noon, that day counts as day one. I am willing to bet that they are right on time. Go here an punch in your set date:
http://homesteadapps.com/app/free/hatchchart/hatchturnscheentry.php

What day did you get for hatching?

Quote: If you want the Kelp, there is a drop in Elk Grove next week. They were open to new members.

everyone I am sick !!!

so off to bed... goodnight Norcal region and the few outliers

I hope you feel better soon!

Ron

 

[CALI CHICK]

If you set the eggs before noon, that day counts as day one. I am willing to bet that they are right on time. Go here an punch in your set date:
http://homesteadapps.com/app/free/hatchchart/hatchturnscheentry.php



Ron

I set the eggs late Tuesday night and counted Wednesday (Sept 12) as Day 1.........which makes tomorrow, Tuesday (Oct. 2) Day 21.

But, I don't care when they hatch -just so they hatch.
By the way, 2 have hatched so far!

 

[ronott1]

Quote:
My last hatch was three days early. Same incubator set the same and tonight is day 20 with two pips on the slikie eggs, so these will hatch on time. Go figure huh.

Congratulations on the two!

I hope you have a great hatch!

Ron

 

[HighNDryFarm]

After waiting all year, I finally had more than one chick hatched out by a (surrogate) broody. Sorry I take such poor pics, but I wanted to share any way.

Awe, I love when they sit on the broodies back. I had a hen that also sat for 5 weeks to finally get chicks and when they were about 3 weeks the raccoon got them. Poor thing wandered for 3 days calling for them.

 

[Miss Molly]

Goodmorning All. Hope everyone has a great day..