First time hatching!

[DCUK22]

wait @TwoCrows, just wondering is this even legal? I mean yeah it's a cool project but I have questions as to its being a good idea.

Actually magpies are in the critically endangered species list, so perfectly legal and helps with magpie conservation!

 

[TwoCrows]

The Migratory Bird Treaty Act prohibits the taking, killing, capturing, transporting, harboring of the birds or hatching eggs, that which are Native to the United States of America, Europe and central Asia. All are protected by state and federal agencies. Please see this sticky thread...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/migratory-bird-treaty-act.1369922/

Thank you for your understanding,
-BYC Staff