Hatching Eggs / Paypal CHAT Thread

[GableBabble]

I keep mine on the opposite end of our property with the garage wall behind them so that wind doesn't carry anything to the other chickens just in case. I try to wait 30 days.

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This morning I am working on the landscaping for the new barns/runs. Well drawing it out. I was wondering if anyone would give their opinion about this...

I wanted to make not only a wind break, but a natural privacy fence of sorts. I am thinking about running a row of Cedar tree's or tall hedges X amount of feet from the sides of the structures. I had also thought of Wysteria vine, but that can ruin your structures, so I am not so hot on that idea. Any idea's, thoughts?

 

[ProfTi]

Then after 30 days are you pretty confident that you know if they carry anything that can affect your flock?

 

[mzstre]

Do we need to post tracking numbers for bunny boxes?

I sent mine to Profti yesterday after I dropped the package off at the sort facility. I am very upset- the DC number is STILL showing pre-shipment...they haven't even scanned the package. Everything leaves the sort facility by about 1am, so I know it's already left.

I have 2 other packages en route to me and they haven't been updated either. Is there a problem with the tracking system or is it just my crummy luck?

So maybe I'll ask again incase it got rolled over

I have 24-28 eggs in the incubator 1 hatched, 1 is in the process of hatching and others not even due for another 24 hrs. Do I try and take the two out that hatched in the morning if no others pipped? Or should I just leave them both in over 24 hours?? What if the others pip how long is too long to leave the chicks in the incubator?-not sure if this matters it's a still air and between all the eggs and the three small containers with wet sponges there isn't a lot of room in there.

If no other chicks have pipped, you should be fine taking them out and misting with warm water to prevent too much humidity loss.

 

[tdhenson86]

I was pondering Madamwolf and the Partridge Barthuner crossbeak problem and GFF in general…Small gene pools and crossing birds together with the same parentage…not good. And it occurred to me that I’d be doing the same thing if I kept a couple of girls and a boy from each group of hatching eggs I am getting from swapping! (which was my original plan.) They would all be related! So I shouldn’t be breeding them back together, right? So I think now I am thinking about just keeping all the girls and finding random male chicks from someone different. With some of the GFF breeds are they all tracing their genetics back to the same source anyway so I shouldn’t bother?

Luckily in my 2 serious breeds, I already have diversity. I got my Barnevelder females from a closed group created from Lowell Barber lines…not the lines that most people in this country breed from so whoever I breed these girls to will be a complete outcross. The Dorkings I am getting from three completely different sources.

I really just want all the colors of the rainbow in chickens, so honestly breeding them is secondary and it will be limiting in a good way to not have as many boys to feed, (although I just bought the wood for the bachelor pad!) But I guess I need to go ahead and make a note from the people I am getting eggs from where their chickens came from so I can keep my eyes open for other lines. And then when I do find a different line, I can add that breed to my breeding repertoire? What do y’all think?

Yes. With the GFF birds, they all come from the same lines. However, even though they come from a small gene pool, if you are breeding siblings to each other, you are making the gene pool even smaller. That's why I'm trying to get my birds from different sources. At least then, there is a chance it is cousins or somewhat unrelated birds versus brothers and sisters. It is a small enough gene pool anyway.

 

[mzstre]

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This morning I am working on the landscaping for the new barns/runs. Well drawing it out. I was wondering if anyone would give their opinion about this...

I wanted to make not only a wind break, but a natural privacy fence of sorts. I am thinking about running a row of Cedar tree's or tall hedges X amount of feet from the sides of the structures. I had also thought of Wysteria vine, but that can ruin your structures, so I am not so hot on that idea. Any idea's, thoughts?

I'm on my mobile, so I can't see your location, but I have Asian Jasmine planted for that purpose. It creates a very thick, evergreen barrier and has a heavenly smell when it's blooming. I'm just not sure about how it would grow in your zone.

 

[tdhenson86]

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Cedar trees grow quickly, but are very prickly on your feet. I have Cedars along my property between the yard and the field which is planted. I'm rethinking it now that they're getting older and I walk outside barefoot. If I did it again, I'd probably use Norway Spruce. Grows just about as quickly and is a nicer tree. However, Cedars might be just perfect for what you want and I'm not sure that you'll be barefoot walking in the chicken yard. lol...

I would also stay away from the Wisteria. That stuff gets out of control quickly and I've seen it rip the siding and roofing off of things. Very pretty when managed, but very destructive if left unchecked.

 

[GableBabble]

I'm on my mobile, so I can't see your location, but I have Asian Jasmine planted for that purpose. It creates a very thick, evergreen barrier and has a heavenly smell when it's blooming.

I'm just not sure about how it would grow in your zone.

I am in Tennessee. I will look into this. I really would not mind using something that would be also beautiful as well.

Cedar trees grow quickly, but are very prickly on your feet. I have Cedars along my property between the yard and the field which is planted. I'm rethinking it now that they're getting older and I walk outside barefoot. If I did it again, I'd probably use Norway Spruce. Grows just about as quickly and is a nicer tree. However, Cedars might be just perfect for what you want and I'm not sure that you'll be barefoot walking in the chicken yard. lol...

I would also stay away from the Wisteria. That stuff gets out of control quickly and I've seen it rip the siding and roofing off of things. Very pretty when managed, but very destructive if left unchecked.

I'll have to look up the Norway Spruce. LOL No barefoot walking in the chicken yard. Actually since the geese and ducks have been free ranging there is no barefoot walking outside at all....lol I am not a fan of stepping in landmines.
My idea is for something that will stay decently green and full year round. Our Cedars that are wild in our wooded area between the chicken houses and the cows stay green all year round. Actually I am only guessing they are Cedars.

 

[caj1985]

If you are wanting to plant a windbreak around your chicken barn you might consider something like this that will also provide free edible berries. http://www.hangingbasketsdirect.com/Product.asp?ProductRef=1427

There are lots of choices. Just do a search for windbreak shrubs with edible berries. I just chose to paste this link because it apparently will grow anywhere under any conditions.

 

[babymakes6]

If you are wanting to plant a windbreak around your chicken barn you might consider something like this that will also provide free edible berries. http://www.hangingbasketsdirect.com/Product.asp?ProductRef=1427

There are lots of choices. Just do a search for windbreak shrubs with edible berries. I just chose to paste this link because it apparently will grow anywhere under any conditions.

Pyracantha aka "Firethorn" does have long, sharp thorns all over it. They are very pretty shrubs, though.

 

[pysankigirl]

I didn't realize chickens could eat it!!!! I am wanting to do more "chicken gardening"!