Colorado

[wsmith]

Drat! Had my second egg today, but didn't get to it and they smashed it! IT wasn't even in the nest it was in the coop area. Hum. Gonna keep an eye on that.

They'll learn.

 

[Warner123]

Santa says I am getting a Little Giant Starter Egg Incubator Combo Kit for Christmas!!! Does anybody have any do's and don'ts I should be aware of before I get started in a month?

 

[Chesterchook]

Been thinking of getting an incubator too, would welcome any input, models to consider/avoid, must-have features, etc.

 

[wsmith]

Santa says I am getting a Little Giant Starter Egg Incubator Combo Kit for Christmas!!! Does anybody have any do's and don'ts I should be aware of before I get started in a month?

Nice!
Is it analog or digital controls?

Been thinking of getting an incubator too, would welcome any input, models to consider/avoid, must-have features, etc.

I bought an GQF bator with the digital controls. Worked well. I can see us probably using it for a coupe more years, then probably upgrading to one of the multi shelf cabinet models, and using the GQF as a hatcher only.

 

[Warner123]

I don't think it is digital, but it has the automated egg turner.

 

[ShysCreations]

For any Colorado folks interested in ducks or geese, my sister in Kremmling has some 2012 birds--a pair of white pekin ducks $20/pair and 2 geese $20/each. I don't know enough of geese to tell gender but their breeds are Chinese and a Toulouse. PM me and I'll provide her contact info

 

[Chick_In_The_Burbs]

Hey everyone, thought you might want to see this. :/

http://eatocracy.cnn.com/2012/12/11/what-could-the-fiscal-cliff-mean-for-food-safety/?hpt=hp_bn11

 

[Chesterchook]

I bought an GQF bator with the digital controls. Worked well. I can see us probably using it for a coupe more years, then probably upgrading to one of the multi shelf cabinet models, and using the GQF as a hatcher only.

I've read good things about those, is the automatic turner worth the extra $?

 

[coloradogal]

Hey everyone, thought you might want to see this.

http://eatocracy.cnn.com/2012/12/11/what-could-the-fiscal-cliff-mean-for-food-safety/?hpt=hp_bn11

AHHHHHH.....! BYC was the last bastion of safety from anything politics... But since you opened this can of worms.... my own personal feelings is its just another scare monger tail of what could happen. Like everytime a city has to cut something they never talk about cutting stupid stuff. They always trump up having to cut the police or fire department instead of street lights. At some point, people have to take responsibility for what their own families eat and stop relying on somebody else. If you are very concerned, remember that certain foods are already inspected by private agencies (OU) along with the government.

 

[coloradogal]

I've read good things about those, is the automatic turner worth the extra $?

Yes!!!! You don't want to do it by hand.