kgriffin33
In the Brooder
- Feb 26, 2018
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Hello! I have had chickens for many years, but just hatched my first "set" last spring--and was instantly hooked! I hatched three more sets of chicks before last winter, and just finished hatching khaki campbell ducklings. (Four so far, possibly more) I also have a big group of chicken eggs in my large incubator. I just bought a Brinsea manual for my next group of ducks (Saxonys), which should be here the first week in March--my Hovabator's heating element went out, and in the Tractor Supply incubator I have, the temps fluctuate wildly. I wish someone would design an affordable incubator with a design which makes more sense than the ones I have!
I currently have 35 hens and roosters (5 roosters and 30 hens). They are buff Orpingtons, Black copper marans, and blue/black orpingtons. I am trying to hatch some blue copper marans right now, and plan on phasing out the buffs and having the blue/black Orpingtons (they are HUGE birds) and the black and blue copper marans. I stumbled on this forum when I was frantic after my ducks did NOT hatch on day 28. So far four have hatched, but late on the day 29 and early on day 30. I heard another peep in the incubator, so possibly more on the way.
I am an avid gardener, both herbs and vegetables, and the occasional flower, and to make a living I write web content for attorneys. I have two sons--one is married and lives in Albuquerque, the other is graduating in May. We live on a 20 acre farm in Brentwood, AR (about 23 miles from Fayetteville). Glad to meet everyone!
I currently have 35 hens and roosters (5 roosters and 30 hens). They are buff Orpingtons, Black copper marans, and blue/black orpingtons. I am trying to hatch some blue copper marans right now, and plan on phasing out the buffs and having the blue/black Orpingtons (they are HUGE birds) and the black and blue copper marans. I stumbled on this forum when I was frantic after my ducks did NOT hatch on day 28. So far four have hatched, but late on the day 29 and early on day 30. I heard another peep in the incubator, so possibly more on the way.
I am an avid gardener, both herbs and vegetables, and the occasional flower, and to make a living I write web content for attorneys. I have two sons--one is married and lives in Albuquerque, the other is graduating in May. We live on a 20 acre farm in Brentwood, AR (about 23 miles from Fayetteville). Glad to meet everyone!
We are glad you joined our flock.
to have you join the family. Enjoy your time here at BYC! 
