hello

[wheatlands]

hi, I'm a free range chicken enthusiast, I have 18 chucks and one cockerel, most of them are rescue, they range in breed from Orpington, welsummer, wyndotte and pekin bantam, also some ex batts. as I have now acquired the cockerel and two pekin bantams that I rescued from a local who was keeping them in shocking conditions, I was considering hatching some of their eggs, as they are so cute. I have purchased a small incubator and would appreciate any advice as to how to go about it. I have previously hatched some eggs as my Orpington Dolly was very broody and had the welsummer and wyndottes from her, she was a fantastic mum to them, but she is quite old now and very spoiled so don't want to put her through the raising of more chicks. I also have some ducks and a couple of turkeys, pets of course!!
well, hello from wales uk, and I look forward to mixing with you all

 

[TwoCrows]

Here is a page you might like to take a look at. Many articles on how to use your incubator, set your eggs, hatching and brooding...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/hatching-eggs-and-raising-chicks

Good luck with your hatching and enjoy BYC!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC!

 

[gander007]

 

[herechilychiky]

Hi Wheatlands. Welcome to BYC!

 

[sourland]

Sounds like a colorful flock - welcome to BYC.

 

[drumstick diva]

your cockerel must think he is in heaven - living with 18 ladies.

 

[wheatlands]

thank you for all your welcomes!!

and thank you for the link to incubation, much appreciated. take care x