Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[featherhead007]

I know!!! Two ladies in my local group had chicks drown in this model just in February/march. The instructions say to remove water from the reservoir but, it can seep back into the middle super easily. They could have easily made the grate part of the blue side but didn't.
It's a shame, this incubator is the most accessible one for us poor folks because TSC marks them down to $25 at the end of the season.

I understand that money is the issue. That said, I think the manufacture of this product should rethink its design and make it a safer product

 

[featherhead007]

I know!!! Two ladies in my local group had chicks drown in this model just in February/march. The instructions say to remove water from the reservoir but, it can seep back into the middle super easily. They could have easily made the grate part of the blue side but didn't.
It's a shame, this incubator is the most accessible one for us poor folks because TSC marks them down to $25 at the end of the season.

Here’s what I have for an incubator:
(No electricity needed. Runs on chicken feed)

 

[SimpleJenn]

Here’s what I have for an incubator:
(No electricity needed. Runs on chicken feed)View attachment 4100354

I plan on having broodies hatch my future chicks, just having to reestablish this year. I have (hopefully) 4 little silkie mixes, plus the cochins to be potential mamas!!!

 

[Ponypoor]

Haven't been talking as much. Working my way through Shadrach's thread. Hoping to stay up on both when I get there...currently on page 1270....

Pics from the last few days

View attachment 4100094looks like the farmers are getting started...

View attachment 4100093Blanche...are you testing out a potential nest site, contemplating going broody, or taking a break from the youngsters?

View attachment 41000962 youngsters, Blurr and Violet, same bush, different side, different day.

Spoiler: Greetings, Fool's April

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I don’t feel so left out now haha. Bet your chooks were not thrilled by that snow!

 

[Ponypoor]

Here’s what I have for an incubator:
(No electricity needed. Runs on chicken feed)View attachment 4100354

Great photo!

 

[Ponypoor]

Yes. It has fiber so it fills you up and has some minerals that we need (I forget what) so as you say, as long as it is without the ‘toppings’ it is pretty good for you particularly if trying to lose weight.
Popcorn tax (good name for a chicken by the way): everyone on my new favorite doorbell toy.
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They know your watching

 

[RoyalChick]

Here’s what I have for an incubator:
(No electricity needed. Runs on chicken feed)View attachment 4100354

That is a very funny picture n

 

[Ponypoor]

View attachment 4100187happiest days View attachment 4100188

Lovely

 

[featherhead007]

Then, you stop trying to give them bread, and feed them with seeds instead. I use safflower seeds for treats (and scratch grains)
Do I need to think of everything?

Kidding

 

[rural mouse]

I don’t feel so left out now haha. Bet your chooks were not thrilled by that snow!