Daily Digest for The 5th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-a-long!

[Gardeningmama]

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Thanks!! I tried Googling it, and couldn't figure it out, lol! They are definitely slow to mature. I hatched BCM cockerels with them, and those boys are double the size of the Hollands. The Hollands still have a "chick look".

 

[tommysgirl]

From Wikipedia re Hollands: Standard Weights: Cock - 8½lbs; Hen - 6½lbs; Cockerel - 7½lbs; Pullet - 5½lbs


From .http://www.critters360.com/index.php/california-gray-chicken-breed-10929/ California Grays are heavier than the Leghorn breed but not as large as the Barred Rock breed. The roosters average 5.5 pounds and the hens 4.5 pounds

So there you have it.

Funny thing about CGs too is that the roosters are put over white leghorns to create a commercial layer called a California White. Because of this some people get confused and think that CGs are a hybrid too.

 

[PetRock]

From Wikipedia re Hollands: Standard Weights: Cock - 8½lbs; Hen - 6½lbs; Cockerel - 7½lbs; Pullet - 5½lbs


From .http://www.critters360.com/index.php/california-gray-chicken-breed-10929/ California Grays are heavier than the Leghorn breed but not as large as the Barred Rock breed. The roosters average 5.5 pounds and the hens 4.5 pounds

So there you have it.

Funny thing about CGs too is that the roosters are put over white leghorns to create a commercial layer called a California White. Because of this some people get confused and think that CGs are a hybrid too.

There is a CG breeder in Norco, CA on the Flock Talk FB page who has 2 dozen eggs for sale or trade.

 

[tommysgirl]

There is a CG breeder in Norco, CA on the Flock Talk FB page who has 2 dozen eggs for sale or trade.

This makes me happy!

 

[ronott1]

Welcome to the 5th Annual Easter Hatch a Long Daily Digest!
3-12-2014 Issue

Contests!
Contest #1: Guess How Many Eggs Will Be Set
Go here to enter:https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...e-set-5th-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50

Contest #2: Creative Brooder Contest
Go here to enter:https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...ooder-5th-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50

Contest #3: Poultry in the Snow
Go here to enter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...w-2014-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50#post_12971199

Contest #4: Cutest Baby Fowl
Go here to enter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...ntest-5th-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50

Random Posting Contest: 3 dates/times were chosen for a free 6-month GFM for each winner.


Mnhomestead joined us!

We chatted about prices charged for eating eggs. From $2.00\dz to 4.00\dz.

Angelobutter has arranged for Turkey eggs—shipped in time for the Hatch a long!

Mr. Mkk Farms posted a picture and said “Can’t wait to get some of these” Looks like a Salmon Favorelle.

SilkieSensation posted a picture to show difference in growth between two day old and a 16 day old Broiler! They grow so fast!

Cynthia Wished us Good night. I had to stay up longer—Chicks hatched early and the last hatch was late so I had to scramble—eggs were pipping on the egg turner….

Cynthia wished us Good Morning! Pickitfarm and michaelf too! Blarneyeggs got a Good Morning in before break time too! BHep, not trying to catch up! Said good morning. Chicken pickin is about to Day 20 today

, with coop cleaning in the snow on the agenda…


Brahmabreeder is hoping for fertile eggs!

It seems like a storm is on the horizon for some! Abmaddox1981 is going from 80 to snow! NotAFarm said good morning and had snow this morning….as did sasimpson77.

Montanadolphin has problematic goat sisters. They better give them great milk!

Happy Chooks announced the Random Post Contest (see above)!

Joyfulpromise is not so joyful today! Winter is back!

Wisher1000 is having a scheduled power outage on the 14th! A generator is on the way! Gotta keep those Bators running!

Tip from Blarneyeggs: try no climb fence to keep Goats in (May work…)

LadyCluck77 has a sick hen—might be vent prolapse! The Hen was much better in the afternoon, thanks to Preparation H!

(the things we do for our chickens,,,,)

I am getting people in trouble again—Chicken Pickin must breed her Cream Legbar to her Araucana now….

we had a Post Arc about different blue egg shell Genes…very intriguing….

Sally Sunshine said good Afternoon!

Cynthia12 has chicks hatching!

Wolftracks has been pre occupied with her Daughters Pregnancy—Hopes to have fertile eggs by the hatch set date. Go Roosters! Hens lay eggs!

Ozexpat needs us to send laying vibes to his Quail!

Corny Caleb says the emu egg lost a good amount of weight this week. Video of the wiggle test is still to come! In other Corny Caleb news, there may be fertile Turkey eggs soon!

Dollydaylillies may get two year old Buff Opringtons!

Gardeningmama is going to an event called “Chicks Night Out” at the Feed Store. That would likely be something completely different in SF….Have fun!

 

[SilkieSensation]

The broiler pic was difference between a 2 day old & a 16 day old (2 weeks of growth). Both were broilers. I didn't get a pic of the Buckeyes...sorry.

 

[ronott1]

The broiler pic was difference between a 2 day old & a 16 day old (2 weeks of growth). Both were broilers. I didn't get a pic of the Buckeyes...sorry.

Thanks!

I will fix the post.

 

[SilkieSensation]

Thanks!

I will fix the post.

 

[ronott1]

Welcome to the 5th Annual Easter Hatch a Long Daily Digest!
3-13-2014 Issue

Contests!
Contest #1: Guess How Many Eggs Will Be Set
Go here to enter:https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...e-set-5th-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50

Contest #2: Creative Brooder Contest
Go here to enter:https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...ooder-5th-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50

Contest #3: Poultry in the Snow
Go here to enter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...w-2014-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50#post_12971199

Contest #4: Cutest Baby Fowl
Go here to enter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...ntest-5th-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long/0_50

Random Posting Contest: 3 dates/times were chosen for a free 6-month GFM for each winner.

Upcoming Contests - we are still working out the details, and there will be more as prizes come in:

Guess How Many Eggs will Hatch
Beautiful Rooster
Other Fowl contest
Edible Easter Contest
Funny Posting Contest
Easter Photo Contest
Caption Contest or two
Decorated Egg Contest



If you are interested in donating a prize for the contests, please PM me.


Pinusresinosa joined the Hatch a Long!; cracrzy4chicks needs AM Eggs; Ariel188 joined too!; Sueg4332 is back!; draye will set early!; LBKS is going to hatch Birthday Chickens with us!; Quailsong asked to be added to the List!; Fred’s Hens asked to be put on the list!

Joshua G asks if settings are different for Bantams. Bantambury says settings are the same but may hatch early

PAchickenlover has 30 eggs developing in a homemade incubator! Cynthia12 has Naked Necks and other breeds hatching!

Remember the packing talk? The eggs that Hangtown farms sent made it to Virginia in great shape!

Pickitfarm tossed in the towel and said Good night!

Ammaddox1981 posted candling pictures!

A Decorated egg contest was announced!

Chicken pickin has a pip! Eggs will be hatching soon. Snow kept the children home from school so they get to see the hatch!

Pickitfarm wished us a good morning…need coffee….michaelf had Coffee! Sally Sunshine need coffee!


Tommysgirl is hoping for a Broody—reminisced about one that went broody in the rain last November….

Sally Sunshines Assisted Hatching article has been picked up by Grit Magazine! Congratulations!

PAchickenlover’s kids were sent home. Dinner with the hubby’s family tonight!

TeaChick has eggs on Day 11 and a new spinning Avatat….and is fighting a candling addiction!

Chicken pickin checked in—a chick has hatched!

 

[dolfi]

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