I have 2 poults so far. There are a couple other eggs pipped but most aren't yet. I'm expecting them to all pop out overnight and tomorrow. We'll see how it goes.
INCUBATING w/FRIENDS! w/Sally Sunshine Shipped Eggs No problem!
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10-4 on Dave RamseyI want suggest to any of those that are having financial issues please check out Dave Ramsey he has proven success! And thank you Sally for the help and I'm glad to see you are back on.
That'll teach you to leave the lid on...serves you rightOh dear 60 eggs just hopped into the incubator. And I think I've found a source for Dutch bantam eggs for the EHAL
You any kin to.......ohhh, never mind...
Something have you preoccupied?
No, icy is definitely not an adjective I'd use to describe you!
I don't use live bait much...prefer artificials
Unfortunately I did not bury or have a apron. I should have known and do have a apron on both the big coop (after a dig in) and on the goat pen that used to be a pig pen (after a dig out) couldn't keep that pig in for nothing. It has hopefully been fixed at this point and pictures will be attached.
The brooder is roughly 3'X7'. The dig under was the whole 3' on one side and about half the other side on the corner. There was a portion of the brooder with a skirt under it from the apron of the big coop. That part wasn't touched.
thats a cool pic
yummmyyyyy
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Nooooooooooo use local eggs first!! and let us help you!!! @wesgef9
do you have name you prefer? Wes? you need an avy image!! lol
[COLOR=008080]A great place to find eggs CHEAP! [/COLOR] post #7755
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Both gorgeous!!! How old is Sunna Mike?
I am not understanding why the stc is having drops etc? where is your probe? did you see the suggestions as to where to put it? your scaring me and I may just skip installing mine and putting a wafer in it!
I wouldn't be scared of the thermostat. I have heard a lot of good things about them once they are set up. I think the biggest part of my problem is not having a quality thermo. I have been researching just can't seem to find the one that is right for me. I haven't read the article on placement but it is opened now and after I get done typing this I will be reading it. If I had it to do over again I would still got with the same thermostat. I think anyway.
[COLOR=008080]STC where to put the sensor[/COLOR] post #59884
But I miss your face!!!!! So does MC, she said so!!!!
It's for talking about incubating and hatching, including building incubators, or setting them up/calibrating them, and helping out and sharing all the things that go along with it. But sometimes it might not seem so because it's also a group of folks who chat about a lot of other stuff in between. It can be a little hard to keep up, but they are SUPER helpful if you've never hatched before (or even if you have!)
I see you got a good answer from Sally. I had this issue with one of my recent hatches with sticky chicks. I'll only add that I did what Tao chick recommended and microwaved a wet washcloth, let it cool just enough not to burn (so water was warm), and wiped the chick as much as I could until the washcloth started to get cool, then put the chick back in the incubator to warm back up and dry a bit. It took two or three "baths" like this to get it all off, but I didn't want to chill the chick. Sally's idea is probably more efficient, but I wasn't convinced that I could avoid drowning the chick (being a little bit of a Klutz sometimes).
I totally need to try this! I got a grain mill that attaches to my stand mixer, I can get some spelt berries (if I can't find flour). May I ask your recipe?
This freaked me out - did you either bury the HW cloth 1 foot down or do an apron all around? I try to have an apron of at least 2 feet all around (since I can't dig down because of rocks). PLEASE let us know what it was if you did, so we can learn and make our own chickees safer! I vote for rat (unless the scat looks too large) - I live in fear of rats getting to my birds (esp. little ones) and try to make my coops as airtight as possible. (Edit: Well, not airtight, but you know what I mean...)
(Maybe I'll go get 1/4" HW cloth... but that's so expensive!)
Very good idea. I can't do this today (too much I have to get done), but if no one does this today, I can take a stab at this next week.
I didn't have a apron but do now on my repairs.
Productive day yesterday, set up the new paddock for the Cream Legbar trio - their coop is quite large for only three, but they really like foraging, so their relief to get out on ground was palpable - made me very happy to get that accomplished. Then between chicken chores (washing waterers with soap , etc.), I worked on prepping lumber for the tractor coops I'm building (need to sand and seal the lumber).
I've got more lumber work today - fortunately it is a bit overcast, as I inadvertently got sunburned yesterday (!). I also have hours and hours of grading to do before Monday - I'll do that during breaks. (And I have to find time to clean the brooders somewhere in there...)
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K. I think I answered all the questions. If somebody sees I missed one let me know.
Now for the plan forward. I put a row of 2X4 fence down with about 2 ft or so overlap on both ends. Should be good on the side even though there is only 6 or so inch overlap. The brooder is sitting in between the run of the main coop and the goat pen.
Also added large rocks all around the base. Takes away the mobility without some work but if it keeps the chicks safe it'll be worth it. Not sure if the rocks are going to stay long term because I worry about them harboring snakes. We will see.
Haven't messed with the incubator yet but it hasn't warmed back up so it needs some tinkering.
Images will be added shortly. Have to do that from the laptop not mobile.
You're not exactly new, and Bubbles is pretty unforgettable (how's that?)LOVE yer avy!!!
Right now it is in the order of who posted the most; but if ya wanna do it, go ahead.... Just don't mess with the construction area, I'm in the middle of a project. If info is missing I just made a backup article you can copy/paste from!
Thanks to you; I have been learning about CCL... I think you just found my new favorite breed!
Exotic colors, blue eggs, CRESTS, and auto sexing!
Mirajane did it, and WHY can you steadfastly remember to call me Bubbles but can't remember anyone elses handle???
Good for you!!!
Me too...pretty neat, huh?
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