Hatching Eggs / Paypal CHAT Thread

[Herducks]

I asked this question prior - but I didn't get a definitive answer so I'm trying again. I joined in September, but I don't know the exact date, because I didn't make a post until I'd been here "lurking" for a while...so I don't know the exact *date and day* I joined - only the month.

Should I contact admin to find this out? Three months would be from the day you joined, three months later, correct? Or - could December 1st be three months since it's the third month from the month I joined? Sigh. LOL

Thanks in advance.

I THINK it is based off the month you joined. but I am not 100% sure. I am sure one of the admin will be able to clear it up!

 

[tdhenson86]

I am New here to, and I just assumed three months was from your first swap... Not just the day I found the thread or posted. I could be very wrong though...



I had a question about hatchery stock. Currently I don't have any hatchery stock, and some of my birds have pretty good body type... But I was thinking about buying a whole bunch of black frizzled bantam Cochins from a hatchery, and culling through them to get some more breeders. Has anyone had any luck with hatchery stock? Or should I continue to build my flock from locals and hatching eggs? My mom asked me what I wanted or christmas, and I told her I wanted a gift certificate for Murray Mcmurray, but now I am doubting That's goin to work for me.
Anyone have any good quality birds from a big hatchery? Like if I where to by 30 black bantam Cochins, would I have a chance
To get some good stock?

I hope I don't sound too negative here. I just want to give my 2 cents and hope it isn't taken in offense. That's not my intention. I would go with breeders 99 times out of 100 if you have the option. Usually, the hatchery was able to get so many birds at a discounted rate because they are not very good quality. The thing is, they have to make money. Every now and then you'll find nice quality hatchery stock, but make sure you know where they got the birds. If you're thinking Ideal, I love their prices, but I've gotten 5 black cochins from them for free along with a shipment I bought before and every single one of them had vulture hocks. A serious flaw. Sad thing about those things that we try to get rid of in our birds is that they are oftentimes recessive, so you may cull out all the ones you don't like and still end up with the negative features simply because they were hiding it.

Best of luck!

 

[madamwlf]

I THINK it is based off the month you joined. but I am not 100% sure. I am sure one of the admin will be able to clear it up!

It is based off the month you join. I'm not sure how you would find out the exact day you joined though.

 

[mzstre]

I am New here to, and I just assumed three months was from your first swap... Not just the day I found the thread or posted. I could be very wrong though...
I had a question about hatchery stock. Currently I don't have any hatchery stock, and some of my birds have pretty good body type... But I was thinking about buying a whole bunch of black frizzled bantam Cochins from a hatchery, and culling through them to get some more breeders. Has anyone had any luck with hatchery stock? Or should I continue to build my flock from locals and hatching eggs? My mom asked me what I wanted or christmas, and I told her I wanted a gift certificate for Murray Mcmurray, but now I am doubting That's goin to work for me.
Anyone have any good quality birds from a big hatchery? Like if I where to by 30 black bantam Cochins, would I have a chance
To get some good stock?

There are several BYC members who have really nice bantam cochin stock and sell hatching eggs in the Buy~Sell~Trade forums. I have personal experience with and recommend Lucky Pickens, but I don't believe she has frizzled cochins.

 

[madamwlf]

Check out post #930

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/395888/tolbunt-polish/920

This is my new girl heading this way on Monday!! Can't wait to get her!!!

 

[Dahlisgrams]

Check out post #930

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/395888/tolbunt-polish/920

This is my new girl heading this way on Monday!! Can't wait to get her!!!

She's gorgeous!! Congratulations!

 

[CluckyCharms]

So I can participate in the swap December 1st? YAY

 

[Sahwithchicks]

And I was very worng about what you where asking. Sorry, I wasn't paying attention!

I hope I don't sound too negative here. I just want to give my 2 cents and hope it isn't taken in offense. That's not my intention. I would go with breeders 99 times out of 100 if you have the option. Usually, the hatchery was able to get so many birds at a discounted rate because they are not very good quality. The thing is, they have to make money. Every now and then you'll find nice quality hatchery stock, but make sure you know where they got the birds. If you're thinking Ideal, I love their prices, but I've gotten 5 black cochins from them for free along with a shipment I bought before and every single one of them had vulture hocks. A serious flaw. Sad thing about those things that we try to get rid of in our birds is that they are oftentimes recessive, so you may cull out all the ones you don't like and still end up with the negative features simply because they were hiding it.

Best of luck!

This is exactly what I was expecting, thank you!! I haven't thought highly of
Hatchery stock after seeing Cochins with really weak tails and vulture hocks (like you mentioned) so I will have to call my mom and tell her I'd rather a have a giftcard to the hardware store to make more coops either that or I just buy supplies!

 

[swindledana]

I have one welsummer chick that hatched yesterday from JohnFarmer.

 

[tdhenson86]

It's unfortunate that hatcheries don't produce better birds... At least you can get more coop supplies and I know there are MANY people on here that have beautiful cochins!