Hatching Eggs / Paypal CHAT Thread

[GableBabble]

Too bad I do not live anywhere near Herducks route. I'd love to have some of those Cochins.

 

[Snapnzap]

I had my billy in with my girls because he was not quite 1 year old - obviously very fertile though.  So, I really don't have any probable due dates except for the physical change signs.  I will hug their bellies and put my head up to them and talk to the little ones inside.  I love to feel them kicking and moving.  

Knowing me I would be talking to their rumen...lol glad the vet doesn't really charge for the ultrasound cause I am not easy going enough for " possibly pregnant"

 

[GableBabble]

What do these look like? Unfortunately, when I get chickens, I go mostly on looks or auto-sexing. lol... Maybe I should start thinking about their purpose too. Ha ha ha!

They are breath taking!

 

[mzstre]

Sad today.  I let my RIR's out ot range yesterday.  They decided to investigate the pig pen.  The pigs caught and ate one of them.  I saw the pigs chasing them because we were building a transport pen to take them to butcher.  I went running (not that I know what I could have done), but it was too late by the time I got there.  The others escaped.  These were by far my favorite chicks.

I'm sorry you lost your chick!

Looking for a little advice, please. My splash Orp roo has very raspy breathing. He is shaking his head a lot, too. I have pulled him in the house, along with his favorite girl, and I bought Vet Rx today. I have mixed it and twice put some in his nostrils, on his head, and under his wings per the instructions. Tonight I put a few drops straight down his throat, too. Is there anything else I can/should be doing to help him clear up? Thanks in advance for any help.

Do you have Oxine? You can put it in the water in a cool mist humidifier and it's supposed to help with some respiratory issues.

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

Ok, it sounds like to ship the bantam cochins would be shipping two 20lb chicken boxes. When you ship express, are there any extra or special changes I have to consider while looking for a quote? Or do I just use the zip code and weight and that is what the shipping would cost?

You have to factor in the weight of birds, box and bedding. Then use the to and from and make sure you know the box measurements as click and ship will ask for them

 

[AyeUpChuck]

I forgot to tell you.....my poults seem to pip a bit later than I calculate.  About 12-18 hours later, so always it seems a day later than I plan (though it feels like a year).  Also, I read that with turkeys, you need to add 1-2 hours extra hatch time for every day they were held.  Has anyone else heard that?  The extra humidity does tend to make a big difference.  Are they wiggling?

I have three turkeys pipped e

 

[ProfTi]

I have three turkeys pipped

 

[AyeUpChuck]

I know right!!!!

 

[RedBrush Farm]

Good Morning Everyone!!
Sorry to hear about the lost Rooster. I have been around pigs since I was a little girl and have seen them do awful things. I refuse to get around them.
I had a peacock that had respiratory issues. Not severe, but did not want to get to that point. I used the vet RX also but it didn't help. Someone on her told me to get Tylan200 and give him a half a cc. One shot was all it took. He was better by afternoon.

Hubby found my breed list last night.... Ask if it was my wish list. About had a stroke when I admitted it was the what I have or what is on the way list.

I have been banned from swapping until he builds more coops for what is or will be here. Everything I have now has nice pens and runs but I will run out quickly once spring gets here.

It didn't help my cause much when he found out that when we were in town getting feed, I was so involved with what the chickens needed I forgot we needed to go to the grocery store. Poor guy had half a bag of stale potato chips and a package of peanut butter crackers for supper.

So, since I had today off, I'm cleaning house, baking bread and cookies and planning a nice meal for him tonight. Guess I need to spend a little more time spoiling my hubby instead of the chickens... Hope everyone has a great day.......

 

[pysankigirl]

Good Morning Everyone!!
Sorry to hear about the lost Rooster. I have been around pigs since I was a little girl and have seen them do awful things. I refuse to get around them.
I had a peacock that had respiratory issues. Not severe, but did not want to get to that point. I used the vet RX also but it didn't help. Someone on her told me to get Tylan200 and give him a half a cc. One shot was all it took. He was better by afternoon.

Hubby found my breed list last night.... Ask if it was my wish list. About had a stroke when I admitted it was the what I have or what is on the way list.

I have been banned from swapping until he builds more coops for what is or will be here. Everything I have now has nice pens and runs but I will run out quickly once spring gets here.

It didn't help my cause much when he found out that when we were in town getting feed, I was so involved with what the chickens needed I forgot we needed to go to the grocery store. Poor guy had half a bag of stale potato chips and a package of peanut butter crackers for supper.

So, since I had today off, I'm cleaning house, baking bread and cookies and planning a nice meal for him tonight. Guess I need to spend a little more time spoiling my hubby instead of the chickens... Hope everyone has a great day.......

I've been banned, too.

and I hate cooking, my idea of a healthy dinner is a bowl if peas and some cheetoes... minimum prep time and fuss! Not sure why he doesn't like it.