Diary & Notes ~ Air Cell Detatched SHIPPED Chicken Eggs for incubation and hatching

[Sally Sunshine]

lone egg -died, shrink wrapped or couldn't get out of shell.

still have 5 that go into lockdown on sunday!

totally frustrated...don't know what went wrong?

oh NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Sally Sunshine]

I LOVE FLUFFY BUTTS!!!!!

 

[Sally Sunshine]

Quote: I only notice that issue with older eggs, already had a larger air cell
I understood. Unfortunately, what I am trying to ask never came out clear.
All eggs were 3 days old or less. Of 14 eggs, only 2 had big air cells. All were set at the same time. I wasn't candling each egg when I did candle. I didn't know about the 2 problem aircells until the last week.
Since posting that question, I have come to a decision on what to do this next time. I think it will go much better with my new knowledge, and no distractions (last 2 weeks have been insane).
insane! HA! Welcome to the insanity! any update on the one that was moving? did u assist?

 

[Sally Sunshine]

Quote: Ohhhhh I LOVE MY BATORS!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE!! can u believe one coolerbator is empty! not to mention the hatcher!

 

[Sally Sunshine]

What can I do about Basil? He likes to bite me when I try to pet him, and he is mean to Sophie, But when I take him away from her, she wails out long and depressing peeps. I put him in with Hope to teach him a lesson, but I think the tables have turned, and Hope is now afraid of him. XD I really want to keep him, but I don't think I can if he is not sociable, which is a big reason I want chickens (for pets, in other words) My coop has actually been measured to fit four chickens, and I have five. I will have to give him away eventually, but is there a way I can train him to be nice before I do? Anyone have suggestions?

I have had no luck, once they are mean they are mean. but what do I know!

 

[cochins1088]

I found Lucy a new home. She will be free-ranging until she passes away peacefully.

I would keep her, but she'll get too big and she's been picking on Goosey and my ducks.

Sally, you will LOVE your turkeys. Lucy is incredibly sweet. I sat down and she ran over and sat in my lap. She's super friendly and curious, even though she had a rough start at life. I can only imagine a turkey after being handled from day 1. Once I move out and get a farm of my own, I will definitely have turkeys. I'll sure miss her.

 

[Sally Sunshine]

I found Lucy a new home. She will be free-ranging until she passes away peacefully.

I would keep her, but she'll get too big and she's been picking on Goosey and my ducks.

Sally, you will LOVE your turkeys. Lucy is incredibly sweet. I sat down and she ran over and sat in my lap. She's super friendly and curious, even though she had a rough start at life. I can only imagine a turkey after being handled from day 1. Once I move out and get a farm of my own, I will definitely have turkeys. I'll sure miss her.

oh no! will the turkey pick on my chickens ya think? I may need a new home for them then!

 

[Sally Sunshine]

Coch I have to tell you that I have gotten a ton of compliments on my avy! YOUR AWESOME! Thank you so very much!

 

[Gardeningmama]

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There are a lot of handling methods, and I tried a few on my boy. None worked for me. I personally think once they turn mean, that's it. Good Luck.

 

[cochins1088]

Coch I have to tell you that I have gotten a ton of compliments on my avy! YOUR AWESOME! Thank you so very much!

Really? That's awesome, but it was just a quick sketch, haha.

I finished my embryo drawings yesterday. If you guys want to see them, I'll post pictures of them tomorrow.

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Lucy doesn't pick on my chickens. Just the ducks and Goosey. In fact, she's been sleeping next to the cochin bantams. They are tiny compared to her! I would also think that if they were raised together, it'd be easier. Lucy was around other turkeys her whole life.