Illinois...

[4stakes]

Just throwing this out here. We have some roosters and hens listed on Rockford, IL craigslist. If anyone is interested?

 

[ChicagoClucker]

Yes I have to agree with you. The marans are a very sweet breed. I didn't get a good shot of my Black/blue Marans but she is beautiful too with a bit of a larger comb and her body shape isn't as slim as the others.

@Faraday40 the other thing I noticed on your cutie and my younger one, they eyes are too dark. Just noticed that on my younger one. They are suppose to have the pumpkin orange eyes, like my older girls. Not that it matters for eggs, but if someone wants to breed, the eyes are a biggie, I think.

 

[Faraday40]

The results are in:
Our DD was awarded Best in Show for her poultry science experiment. She is beyond excited!


This year's project was to compare hatch rates of a broody hen to an incubator. The results: INCONCLUSIVE. Although she was not happy with the results she got, I told her she must accurately explain what happened & not force her results one way or another. Each trial, the eggs were fresh from the same sources.

Trial 1: Not really a trial.... The broody gave up the day before we were going to buy the fertile eggs. The incubator won b/c the broody had 0%.
Trial 2: Both got 86% when rounded, so it was a tie.
Trial 3: Surprisingly, the same broody wanted another round! Just picked up some local eggs, since we were not planning on a 3rd opportunity. Although we normally get 85-95% hatch rates in the incubator, for some reason only 54%. The broody won trial 3 with 86%.

If she averaged everything together, the incubator would win. (The busted broody in trial 1 doomed her results with 0%.) If DD didn't count trial 1 - since it never really started - then the broody would, but would the test be fair? Instead DD compared some of the Pros & Cons of each method. She liked how easy the care was for broody group & how there were no transition issues for the chicks. She also liked how many eggs could fit in the incubator & how the chicks imprinted on her. Of course she didn't like Mom always telling her to clean, water, feed the multiple brooders.

In the end, she' was awarded another Best in Show for "Animal Science."
And, she already has her project idea for next year.


Here's Cookie - our 3X broody volunteer.



Another chicken-related project (Nature art) won a class champion ribbon. She collected these feathers during molts throughout the year.


She entered & won other prizes but I won't bore you with all the non-chicken related stories.

 

[ChicagoClucker]

The results are in:
Our DD was awarded Best in Show for her poultry science experiment. She is beyond excited!


This year's project was to compare hatch rates of a broody hen to an incubator. The results: INCONCLUSIVE. Although she was not happy with the results she got, I told her she must accurately explain what happened & not force her results one way or another. Each trial, the eggs were fresh from the same sources.

Trial 1: Not really a trial.... The broody gave up the day before we were going to buy the fertile eggs. The incubator won b/c the broody had 0%.
Trial 2: Both got 86% when rounded, so it was a tie.
Trial 3: Surprisingly, the same broody wanted another round! Just picked up some local eggs, since we were not planning on a 3rd opportunity. Although we normally get 85-95% hatch rates in the incubator, for some reason only 54%. The broody won trial 3 with 86%.

If she averaged everything together, the incubator would win. (The busted broody in trial 1 doomed her results with 0%.) If DD didn't count trial 1 - since it never really started - then the broody would, but would the test be fair? Instead DD compared some of the Pros & Cons of each method. She liked how easy the care was for broody group & how there were no transition issues for the chicks. She also liked how many eggs could fit in the incubator & how the chicks imprinted on her. Of course she didn't like Mom always telling her to clean, water, feed the multiple brooders.

In the end, she' was awarded another Best in Show for "Animal Science."
And, she already has her project idea for next year.


Here's Cookie - our 3X broody volunteer.



Another chicken-related project (Nature art) won a class champion ribbon. She collected these feathers during molts throughout the year.


She entered & won other prizes but I won't bore you with all the non-chicken related stories.

That is FANTASTIC! Tell her Congrats on all the accomplishments.

 

[ChicagoClucker]

Thought I would post here first, in case someone is looking for a Free Rooster, because I have many!

1.Everyone saw my pic of Rocky my Olive Egger 5 months old and active with the ladies!

2. I have 2 Lavender Ameraucana's Cockerels almost 3 months old. Pretty muffs!

3. I have 4-5 Blue and Black split to Blue Orpington Cockerels. about 1 month old. Almost feathered out.

4. Gold Laced Orpingtons 4 eggs are under broody and 3 eggs looking good in the incubator. Anyone interested in a cockerel from these please let me know.

I can't believe Thelma my broody has stuck with it this long. I am so proud of her, especially since its her first time. She has dealt with my Barred Rock Freida, who decides to be broody just when it gets hot and tries to take over the nest.Eggs are due to hatch in 8 days.

 

[Faraday40]

That is FANTASTIC! Tell her Congrats on all the accomplishments.

Thanks.

So today I thought I was doing well as a Mom...... Then my son goes & gets a gravel scrape. Accidents happen. I clean & bandage, but the ouchie is on his palm. I just can't keep a band aid on him, & his little boy hands are always dirty. What's a mom to do? VET TAPE! Yes. I really did wrap vet tape around his hand. It worked perfectly. After all, it held gauze in place on a chicken's foot, so why not a preschooler's palm? At the playground, everyone noticed his pretty blue bandage. Then the moms started asking where I bought the interesting bandage. (Being the only one with chickens, I dared not tell them it was from my chicken 1st aid kit!) After a day of muddy outdoor fun & a campfire tonight, his vet wrap stayed in place. DH & I always joke about raising our kids & pets the same, but now I know how true it is.

 

[cavemanrich]

The results are in:
Our DD was awarded Best in Show for her poultry science experiment. She is beyond excited!

CONGRATULATIONS TO HER

When I see those project poster boards, I remember my children participating in IJAS Illinois Junior Academy of Science. 15 and 20 years ago 3 of my 4 children made it to State , held at U of I Champaign. I SEE YOUR DAUGHTER MOTIVATED TO DO THE SAME.
She is doing the projects .. The Scientific Method. You accept the results as they turn out.
I know you are guiding her in the right direction.

 

[Faraday40]

Yes. I had to judge many. many IJAS projects over the years. As a middle school teacher, I got to go to state EVERY YEAR. Of course I always enjoyed spending time with the families after hours - in restaurants, bowling, mini golf, etc. I talked DH into judging as well, so he got to see his old campus.

 

[cavemanrich]

I was talked into being a Judge twice regional and once at State. My wife did regional twice. When the children moved on, we didn't judge anymore. It was impressive to see young students doing GREAT THINGS.

 

[Junibutt]

The results are in:
Our DD was awarded Best in Show for her poultry science experiment. She is beyond excited!


This year's project was to compare hatch rates of a broody hen to an incubator. The results: INCONCLUSIVE. Although she was not happy with the results she got, I told her she must accurately explain what happened & not force her results one way or another. Each trial, the eggs were fresh from the same sources.

Trial 1: Not really a trial.... The broody gave up the day before we were going to buy the fertile eggs. The incubator won b/c the broody had 0%.
Trial 2: Both got 86% when rounded, so it was a tie.
Trial 3: Surprisingly, the same broody wanted another round! Just picked up some local eggs, since we were not planning on a 3rd opportunity. Although we normally get 85-95% hatch rates in the incubator, for some reason only 54%. The broody won trial 3 with 86%.

If she averaged everything together, the incubator would win. (The busted broody in trial 1 doomed her results with 0%.) If DD didn't count trial 1 - since it never really started - then the broody would, but would the test be fair? Instead DD compared some of the Pros & Cons of each method. She liked how easy the care was for broody group & how there were no transition issues for the chicks. She also liked how many eggs could fit in the incubator & how the chicks imprinted on her. Of course she didn't like Mom always telling her to clean, water, feed the multiple brooders.

In the end, she' was awarded another Best in Show for "Animal Science."
And, she already has her project idea for next year.


Here's Cookie - our 3X broody volunteer.



Another chicken-related project (Nature art) won a class champion ribbon. She collected these feathers during molts throughout the year.


She entered & won other prizes but I won't bore you with all the non-chicken related stories.

Congrats to both mom and daughter