EDUCATIONAL INCUBATION & HATCHING CHAT THREAD, w/ Sally Sunshine Shipped Eggs

[daxigait]

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  is that the only other company in your area?

  but they may be fine

glad to hear it and cant wait for pics!

are we going to get updated pics?

No, it is just the first one I applied to as they are larger, have multiple local jobs, and pay well.

 

[daxigait]

Go chickies. How small do these guys stay? Mine are much smaller than my EE and HRIR chicks.

 

[BullChick]

This one is dock jockey at the underground, but those who work for them already get the first chance at other local openings.

Hmm. Sounds rough, but if you can get another opening soon, it can be doable.
Just remember your health. Stress, poor sleep, poor diet... Don't go having health issues over a job.

 

[campingshaws]

Go chickies. How small do these guys stay? Mine are much smaller than my EE and HRIR chicks.

GFF says the cocks top out at 4 lbs. I haven't weighed them, but they do stay small and spunky. Here's a cockerel with RIR hen and grown banty cochins.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

is this really cancer on my dog

Is that what the vet told you?
He/she did the examination, we didn't. He/she's a vet, we're not.

Can anyone kindly tell me how every time I try and take a few chicks off my short list for this year, it grows instead?

So many breeds, so little space...

I feel you. I had so many breeds on my wish list in addition to the 30 breeds I've already had.

Then I grew a brain and decided if I wanted a good breed with quality birds, I only had enough room and time for one breed.

Toss in a turkey hatchling quick, before they're fully awake; they'll never notice.

Or an emu.

Two little ducks went out one day
Over the hill and far away
Mama duck said, "Ralphie! Get my babies out of that pot!"
But only one little duck came back

Cute.
Did you make that up?

I let my teenager in my bathroom last night and he unplugged my incubator. *faceplants* I was 4-5 days into 3 eggs I actually wanted to set. I love my bantam cochins.

Back to the drawing board I guess. Silkie and SilkieX cochin cross... if the eggs aren't salvagable. It was 72 in my bathroom but the eggs felt cold to the touch.

Don't give up on them. The first week that may not be deadly. Read this for more info.

http://www.brinsea.com/Articles/Advice/PowerOff.aspx

 

[daxigait]

Hmm. Sounds rough, but if you can get another opening soon, it can be doable.
Just remember your health. Stress, poor sleep, poor diet... Don't go having health issues over a job.

I really have time to look for something I want. I have motivation now, and the knowledge that I could get another driving job if I have to fall back on it.

 

[Lucky Lemon]

Good Morning all!

Thanks for the coffee, beautiful Abi. Also, those poor ducks!

@kajira We recently acquired a new pet rabbit, she's a Holland Lop and so sweet. I was debating getting one of Dan's (since he is close enough for me to drive to), then we discovered this one that needed a home. Her previous owners moved and left her in the backyard to fend for herself. My daughter absolutely loves her!

 

[BantyChooks]

Is that what the vet told you?
He/she did the examination, we didn't. He/she's a vet, we're not.

I feel you. I had so many breeds on my wish list in addition to the 30 breeds I've already had.

Then I grew a brain and decided if I wanted a good breed with quality birds, I only had enough room and time for one breed.

Smart.

There's so many different breeds out there that it triggers flashbacks to standing in the candy shop as a kid, wondering what I should buy, lol...

 

[kajira]

Good Morning all!

Thanks for the coffee, beautiful Abi. Also, those poor ducks!

@kajira We recently acquired a new pet rabbit, she's a Holland Lop and so sweet. I was debating getting one of Dan's (since he is close enough for me to drive to), then we discovered this one that needed a home. Her previous owners moved and left her in the backyard to fend for herself. My daughter absolutely loves her!

That is so beautiful. The bunny that is. the kid is cute too....

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We just have a photo bombing turkey.

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haha!

 

[Lucky Lemon]

That is so beautiful. The bunny that is. the kid is cute too....

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We just have a photo bombing turkey.

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haha!