Hatching Eggs / Paypal CHAT Thread

[Hollowoakfarm]

Sorry for putting you through the trouble of getting me a roo!

you guys are really awesome! Willing to help someone out like that. My boy best step up to his job. He's got a second chance.

Not a problem! I'm happy to help. I think your rooster will grow up and start doing his job.....just give him a little more time.

Hey, you two....don't forget Krafty and I will be heading up to Madamwlfs homeground first weekend in May. If something needs transporting.

 

[AyeUpChuck]

I read that that is how they do it in France.

Yep in France they put them in open air barns in cages to restrict movement. They're then strictly fed corn and dairy for the last two weeks. They also leave the head and feet on after slaughter.

 

[kraftyladies]

Ugh. Do I have any shipments coming that I can postpone? A simple thermostat upgrade has turned into a major freaking disaster that has left me with no freaking incubator at all. I'm seriously just ready to throw it out and sit down and cry.

mine are behind, so you know I have no problem with it.

 

[crfarm]

I"m a he

I crow

Oh that is funny! I so needed a laugh.. THANKYOU!

I THOUGHT I was having a good afternoon. I had chicks in the hatcher and was going to get a brooder spot for them when I was done with chores just to make sure those that were hatching could finish. Check on them and went back outside to make a new pen for the new coronation trio I had picked up last week and move some young ones out of the basement.
I came in and went to the hatcher and the first thing I see is it had spiked and temp was 104+!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I couldn't reach that hatcher fast enough and sure enough my 5 cream legbars that had hatched from CJ were dying. Well 2 pullets were gone and the cockerel was on the way out. So instead of having 4 pullets and a cockerel I have 2 pullets and a cockerel and they are iffy right now.
I also lost my FIRST set of Isabella Marans F3's!!!!!!!!!! all 3 of them!

I also lost my 2 blue coppers that hatched.
I don't know how except they were on a lower shelf, but Papa's chicks that hatched this time are so far ok. 2 light sussex, 2 lemon cuckoo (one is not quite right though) and one rhodebar.
I am very depressed. I got the poor babies out and turned the hatcher down and monitored it for awhile. I have a blue cuckoo that was just hatching when I pulled the others out. I really don't think any of the other eggs are going to hatch.....

 

[kraftyladies]

Oh that is funny! I so needed a laugh.. THANKYOU!

I THOUGHT I was having a good afternoon. I had chicks in the hatcher and was going to get a brooder spot for them when I was done with chores just to make sure those that were hatching could finish. Check on them and went back outside to make a new pen for the new coronation trio I had picked up last week and move some young ones out of the basement.
I came in and went to the hatcher and the first thing I see is it had spiked and temp was 104+!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I couldn't reach that hatcher fast enough and sure enough my 5 cream legbars that had hatched from CJ were dying. Well 2 pullets were gone and the cockerel was on the way out. So instead of having 4 pullets and a cockerel I have 2 pullets and a cockerel and they are iffy right now.
I also lost my FIRST set of Isabella Marans F3's!!!!!!!!!! all 3 of them!

I also lost my 2 blue coppers that hatched.
I don't know how except they were on a lower shelf, but Papa's chicks that hatched this time are so far ok. 2 light sussex, 2 lemon cuckoo (one is not quite right though) and one rhodebar.
I am very depressed. I got the poor babies out and turned the hatcher down and monitored it for awhile. I have a blue cuckoo that was just hatching when I pulled the others out. I really don't think any of the other eggs are going to hatch.....

I think we all need a vacation.... or Calgon, or a stiff drink.

 

[tdhenson86]

I"m a he
I crow

Oh that is funny! I so needed a laugh.. THANKYOU!

I THOUGHT I was having a good afternoon. I had chicks in the hatcher and was going to get a brooder spot for them when I was done with chores just to make sure those that were hatching could finish. Check on them and went back outside to make a new pen for the new coronation trio I had picked up last week and move some young ones out of the basement.
I came in and went to the hatcher and the first thing I see is it had spiked and temp was 104+!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I couldn't reach that hatcher fast enough and sure enough my 5 cream legbars that had hatched from CJ were dying. Well 2 pullets were gone and the cockerel was on the way out. So instead of having 4 pullets and a cockerel I have 2 pullets and a cockerel and they are iffy right now.
I also lost my FIRST set of Isabella Marans F3's!!!!!!!!!! all 3 of them!
I also lost my 2 blue coppers that hatched.
I don't know how except they were on a lower shelf, but Papa's chicks that hatched this time are so far ok. 2 light sussex, 2 lemon cuckoo (one is not quite right though) and one rhodebar.
I am very depressed. I got the poor babies out and turned the hatcher down and monitored it for awhile. I have a blue cuckoo that was just hatching when I pulled the others out. I really don't think any of the other eggs are going to hatch.....

I'm so sorry!!! I feel so bad for everyone experiencing so many losses lately.

 

[Bettacreek]

Whew. Well, I found an old ac to dc thinger that I'm stealing from our junk drawer, and then I am crossing my fingers that the relay from Home Depot for $15 will work. If the relay works, then my bator will be working by tomorrow evening.

Black Brook, you can send them. If I have to, I'll pick up an LG so that you're not held up.
Red Brush, can I let you know tomorrow by like 9pm (EST) if the bator is working?

I'm sorry for my little break down guys.

 

[pysankigirl]

Oh that is funny! I so needed a laugh.. THANKYOU!

I THOUGHT I was having a good afternoon. I had chicks in the hatcher and was going to get a brooder spot for them when I was done with chores just to make sure those that were hatching could finish. Check on them and went back outside to make a new pen for the new coronation trio I had picked up last week and move some young ones out of the basement.
I came in and went to the hatcher and the first thing I see is it had spiked and temp was 104+!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I couldn't reach that hatcher fast enough and sure enough my 5 cream legbars that had hatched from CJ were dying. Well 2 pullets were gone and the cockerel was on the way out. So instead of having 4 pullets and a cockerel I have 2 pullets and a cockerel and they are iffy right now.
I also lost my FIRST set of Isabella Marans F3's!!!!!!!!!! all 3 of them!

I also lost my 2 blue coppers that hatched.
I don't know how except they were on a lower shelf, but Papa's chicks that hatched this time are so far ok. 2 light sussex, 2 lemon cuckoo (one is not quite right though) and one rhodebar.
I am very depressed. I got the poor babies out and turned the hatcher down and monitored it for awhile. I have a blue cuckoo that was just hatching when I pulled the others out. I really don't think any of the other eggs are going to hatch.....

What the heck makes incubators DO that!!!???!!!??? So sorry to hear. hugs.

 

[kraftyladies]

Since I am planning on taking a trip up to see Meg the 1st weekend in May and then we are going up to MD, I would like to offer to bring eggs/chicks to people if I can. IF possible, and the ones that are laying already cooperate, etc, etc. I am not very sure of the route, or stops..... Somehow maybe between now and then it can be coordinated (with Meg of course). If you are along the route, and would like to consider this, please PM me and we will see what can be done.

 

[crfarm]

What the heck makes incubators DO that!!!???!!!??? So sorry to hear. hugs.

I don't know but it is the FIRST time it's done that and I have had it for 2 years. It's a gqf redwood hatcher. so depressing. Thanks for the thoughts, just I knew you all could sympathize.