Incubating Lavender Ameraucanas Dry Hatch or No?

[LavinmyBasket]

Your daughter is in a great place for learning about the oceans! We stay right on Kealakekua Bay and the marine life is just incredible there I'm thankful things are quiet on the Big Island now - hope Pele stays asleep for many years to come.

I can imagine that Hawaii is a tough location to get new chicken breeds that aren't found on the islands - hopefully you'll manage to get some nice chicks over later this year. It isn't the same as hatching, no, but if you really want the breeds/colours you have to do what you have to do to make it happen!

Yes, can’t say you haven’t tried jmns. Then maybe you can spread the love to others on the islands

 

[LavinmyBasket]

I live on the Big Island (called Hawaii), main towns are Kona and Hilo, famous for Kona coffee and macadamia nuts!

Just got my two new ameraucana girls! One blue and one splash. Not lavender, but little sweeties just the same. One month old! So excited!
Photo is a bit dark, night time! In a temporary cage until tomorrow!

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You will love them, they are such sweet birds. Ours like to perch on our hands or sit on our lap or shoulders. I even have one who will step up

 

[Shellybob]

Yes, can’t say you haven’t tried jmns. Then maybe you can spread the love to others on the islands
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No way, it just boggles my mind! This is so frustrating. Please share photos of your pullets! Much love

Hey you guys! Good news!... Self Blues were approved to be recognized in Ameraucana Breeders! And I just ordered some from Paul today! So eggcited!

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Yes they were approved in March I believe!
Photos of my two new girls today and out in the sun with the Silkies and Marans, everybody’s getting along just famously!
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having issues posting photos! Sorry for the mess!

 

[LadiesAndJane]

You will love them, they are such sweet birds. Ours like to perch on our hands or sit on our lap or shoulders. I even have one who will step up

Yes they are so sweet! The two I just got will sit in our laps and like to be scratched behind the neck and are just little love bugs, they also make a sweet noise that almost sounds like a coo, none of the other chicks make this kind of sound. must be a breed thing! The breeder had over 100 chickens, so I don’t think they were handled that much!View attachment 2203165View attachment 2203166View attachment 2203167View attachment 2203169View attachment 2203170View attachment 2203171View attachment 2203172View attachment 2203173View attachment 2203174View attachment 2203175

 

[LavinmyBasket]

Yes they were approved in March I believe!
Photos of my two new girls today and out in the sun with the Silkies and Marans, everybody’s getting along just famously!
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Wow, they are! Your birds are lovely

 

[LavinmyBasket]

Yes, can’t say you haven’t tried jmns. Then maybe you can spread the love to others on the islands

Hey you guys! Good news!... Self Blues were approved to be recognized in Ameraucana Breeders! And I just ordered some from Paul today! So eggcited!
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Yes, it was a big deal! They are now working on getting Splash approved. I’m day 3 with my Smith eggs Are you on a wait list, or do you know when you will ship them? How many did you order? I’m excited for you!

 

[LavinmyBasket]

Yes they are so sweet! The two I just got will sit in our laps and like to be scratched behind the neck and are just little love bugs, they also make a sweet noise that almost sounds like a coo, none of the other chicks make this kind of sound. must be a breed thing! The breeder had over 100 chickens, so I don’t think they were handled that much!

Mine coo too You will love them!

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Mine coo too You will love them!

I am in love with them already and I have had them one day!

 

[Shellybob]

Hey you guys! Good news!... Self Blues were approved to be recognized in Ameraucana Breeders! And I just ordered some from Paul today! So eggcited!

Yes, it was a big deal! They are now working on getting Splash approved. I’m day 3 with my Smith eggs Are you on a wait list, or do you know when you will ship them? How many did you order? I’m excited for you!
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I am behind the times!Lol I ordered 19 and they are supposed to ship on tues or wed I can’t wait to hear about yours! And my son is headed back from Texas with some
Duck (3 cross breed of khaki Campbell, runner, and Orphington) plus
Bantam Cochin. Plus 2 surprise eggs From a friend there. I’ll be cookin all summer