INCUBATING w/FRIENDS! w/Sally Sunshine Shipped Eggs No problem!

[Rod-T]

I built this wood one.. works the the 5 gallon waste feeder.. same principle. . Chickens have to reach in..can't spill any

 

[tjo804]

I am hoping I didnt kill her/him by not putting it back?

Spoiler is a dead Silkie embryo.

Next time, candle the egg after sniffing, if you are not sure put it back. Its not your fault, sometimes hens arent the brightest critters tj
Thank you. I still am not sure what to look for on a candle it was dark all but the air cell. would I see movement if it was alive or is there something else to look for to tell if the embryo is still alive and growing?

 

[Rod-T]

I just built myself an automatic feeder!! I looked in my shed, and way in the back, i found some PVC.... the feed spillage is from putting the feed in. and this is why i wanted to make one..... that was the only feeder I had so i usually just scattered feed. incredible amount of mess.

Let us know how it works

 

[kwhites634]

I just built myself an automatic feeder!!

I looked in my shed, and way in the back, i found some PVC.... the feed spillage is from putting the feed in.

and this is why i wanted to make one..... that was the only feeder I had so i usually just scattered feed. incredible amount of mess.

I'm afraid you're going to continue having feed wasted; the birds will most likely fling the feed out. Next time, use a "Y" fitting at the bottom, with about a 2" extension on the feeding side. That will cause the birds to have to reach further to get to the feed and they can't rake it out & slop it all over the floor. My feed waste is non-existent now.

 

[Sally Sunshine]

Yep, give me some time though, I literally built it 5 min. Ago!!!

 

[Sally Sunshine]

tj THIS is a video of a CANDLE at DAY 14!

 

[Rod-T]

3rd pic I think is best

 

[Sally Sunshine]

3rd pic I think is best

me too, guess I would have to frame out the bottom of the can for a full 100lb bag of feed.

 

[tjo804]

Thank you Sally that was very helpful!
Is it okay to tap them like that?

 

[Rod-T]

I ment the bucket one. White..
The garbage can yeah you'd have to support it somehow.. and then cleaning once in awhile would be a hassle

me too,  guess I would have to frame out the bottom of the can for a full 100lb bag of feed.