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[Sally Sunshine]

HarmonyAnn with the Kira Pup, I sold her she gets picked up this week roads permitting....

 

[ChickenCanoe]

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This is not a bit more than you can chew, you have accomplished much so this is a drop in the bucket. I hope it goes well for you so you and keep warm, I bet you sleep good at night after being out so long in the cold! Electrical will be much easier than your lines for certain, unless they are up above 15' then I pray you get some help, which in thinking of that, do you have anyone givin you a hand on this project? I would think someone would have interest in learning from all that, I would have enjoyed taking that on with you gaining the skills you can share.

We just may take on this project come spring time, is there a better time of year to work with the saplings?

My son and his friend dug 80% of this trench. I did 100% of the other. I wouldn't be as far along without them.
Other than that I've had no help but my new apprentices seem willing to learn.
My first one comes over on Tuesday and she's going to help build fences and perhaps plant some flats of brassicas.
She wanted to spend 2 hours a day all week here. I told her that was too much driving. I suggested she limit her participation to 2 days a week when she can spend more time. She has a job and goes to two schools (botany and nursing). She's now committed to Monday afternoons, all day Tuesday and all day Sunday. WOW! I'm so appreciative.
There's a big organic farm nearby in Ferguson (anyone hear of it?) that charges $500 a year for apprenticeships. Mine are free. (for the time being)

I think dead of winter isn't the best time but only have limited experience. Perhaps someone that has done it more will have better information.

I've got a big wooden brooder I want to disinfect. Can I do the job with vinegar or does it have to be a bleach solution? It hadn't housed anything since August. But it's not cleaned out, either.

If you have time, painting wouldn't hurt. That way it will be much easier to disinfect in the future. Pay special attention to sealing cracks between boards.

Looks like the power went out while I was out on a long run... its back and running and the incubator was back on - most it could have been off was a couple hours before the 24 hr mark - so I think they'll be okay... Weather is getting much nicer so I was surprised the power went out today!

They'll be fine. They cool off a bit every day when under a hen.

The bleach is much more efficient.

X2

At a 1/10 solution? Do I need to rinse it off? I'm getting chicks tomorrow and I'm worried about the smell of the bleach bothering them. It's been such a long time since I used any I can't remember.

That would be good and rinsing isn't a bad idea.

 

[fire370]

HarmonyAnn with the Kira Pup, I sold her she gets picked up this week roads permitting....

Aww too cute!!!!

 

[Akrnaf2]

I've got a big wooden brooder I want to disinfect. Can I do the job with vinegar or does it have to be a bleach solution? It hadn't housed anything since August. But it's not cleaned out, either.

The bleach is much more efficient.

At a 1/10 solution? Do I need to rinse it off? I'm getting chicks tomorrow and I'm worried about the smell of the bleach bothering them. It's been such a long time since I used any I can't remember.

More concentrated! At least 30% than a good wash and scrub with dish soap, or better if you use a heavy duty industrial detergent!
If you have some gear made of metal in the brooder the best way is to bake them at 150C in the oven for 15 minutes nothing will survive this!

 

[deserteggs22]

I need your suggestions on this. I am starting to set aside eggs for my next batch to go into the incubator (Its really addicting). Anyways, instead of having no idea on what cross breeds the chicks are, i want to put one of my roosters (A Black Copper Marans) and 2 hens in one of my smaller coops as a breeding pen and collect the hens eggs. What breeds of hens should i put in? Thanks!

Hens (The ones that are laying at the time)
RIR
BCM
Polish
Speckled Sussex
Buff Orpington
Blue Americana
Easter Egger

 

[Sally Sunshine]

I just filled the other coolerbator up an hour ago.... ignore temps, one was under the light while I put them in, I think a few others just set eggs on the incu w/ friends thread too! My others hatch in a week I think.

 

[campingshaws]

 

 

I've got a big wooden brooder I want to disinfect. Can I do the job with vinegar or does it have to be a bleach solution? It hadn't housed anything since August. But it's not cleaned out, either.

The bleach is much more efficient.

At a 1/10 solution? Do I need to rinse it off? I'm getting chicks tomorrow and I'm worried about the smell of the bleach bothering them. It's been such a long time since I used any I can't remember.

you know I am not a measurer unless its for an egg dip.  I would go just a tad stronger for a brooder, let it sit at least a minute before wiping,  let it dry out good. is it wood?  wear gloves unless you want rough hands like mine. 

Mine is almost on the zero mark!

oh no!!! 

 
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This is not a bit more than you can chew, you have accomplished much so this is a drop in the bucket.  I hope it goes well for you so you and keep warm, I bet you sleep good at night after being out so long in the cold!  Electrical will be much easier than your lines for certain, unless they are up above 15' then I pray you get some help, which in thinking of that, do you have anyone givin you a hand on this project?  I would think someone would have interest in learning from all that, I would have enjoyed taking that on with you gaining the skills you can share. 

  We just may take on this project come spring time, is there a better time of year to work with the saplings? 

My son and his friend dug 80% of this trench. I did 100% of the other. I wouldn't be as far along without them.
Other than that I've had no help but my new apprentices seem willing to learn.
My first one comes over on Tuesday and she's going to help build fences and perhaps plant some flats of brassicas.
She wanted to spend 2 hours a day all week here. I told her that was too much driving. I suggested she limit her participation to 2 days a week when she can spend more time. She has a job and goes to two schools (botany and nursing). She's now committed to Monday afternoons, all day Tuesday and all day Sunday. WOW! I'm so appreciative.
There's a big organic farm nearby in Ferguson (anyone hear of it?) that charges $500 a year for apprenticeships. Mine are free. (for the time being)

I think dead of winter isn't the best time but only have limited experience. Perhaps someone that has done it more will have better information.

I've got a big wooden brooder I want to disinfect. Can I do the job with vinegar or does it have to be a bleach solution? It hadn't housed anything since August. But it's not cleaned out, either.

If you have time, painting wouldn't hurt. That way it will be much easier to disinfect in the future. Pay special attention to sealing cracks between boards.

 
Looks like the power went out while I was out on a long run... its back and running and the incubator was back on - most it could have been off was a couple hours before the 24 hr mark - so I think they'll be okay...  Weather is getting much nicer so I was surprised the power went out today!

They'll be fine. They cool off a bit every day when under a hen.

The bleach is much more efficient.

X2

At a 1/10 solution? Do I need to rinse it off? I'm getting chicks tomorrow and I'm worried about the smell of the bleach bothering them. It's been such a long time since I used any I can't remember.

That would be good and rinsing isn't a bad idea.

Sorry for the huge quote. Wanted to get everyone who's helping. It's a semi-permanent sort of thing, like this:

So if I clean the whole thing with ammonia and run it (lights on) overnight, and maybe drag it into the sun tomorrow (doubtful, it's really heavy) then put chicks in one compartment I can paint the others?

Honestly I should just keep them inside a day or two while I get the brooder ready, then put them in. Do I need to disinfect before I paint or just paint?

 

[casportpony]

Sigh... I'm way back on page 3701 and trying to catch up. Have an urgent question. How do all of you deal with chick that pips away from the air cell?

Day 20 egg



Excuse the large hole, that's where my thumb went thru when I was trying to outline the air cell. Before the large hole, it was just a small one one.

Now that the hole is bigger it's started peeping.

-Kathy

 

[ChickenCanoe]

bleach or ammonia they say ammonia kills cocci better than bleach. And of course a long dose of HOT SUN RAYS are always best!

should be ok if it wasnt long!

Wouldn't the coccidia be dead after a year being dry?
Sun is good.

I need your suggestions on this. I am starting to set aside eggs for my next batch to go into the incubator (Its really addicting). Anyways, instead of having no idea on what cross breeds the chicks are, i want to put one of my roosters (A Black Copper Marans) and 2 hens in one of my smaller coops as a breeding pen and collect the hens eggs. What breeds of hens should i put in? Thanks!

Hens (The ones that are laying at the time)
RIR
BCM
Polish
Speckled Sussex
Buff Orpington
Blue Americana
Easter Egger

The BCM and perhaps EE and Ameraucana.

...then put chicks in one compartment I can paint the others?

Honestly I should just keep them inside a day or two while I get the brooder ready, then put them in. Do I need to disinfect before I paint or just paint?

If it's a no VOC or low VOC paint that may be possible but I wouldn't have most types of paint drying adjacent to baby chicks.
At least clean/rinse before you paint unless you are using a heavy duty industrial paint intended to be applied over dust but that wouldn't be low VOC.

Sigh... I'm way back on page 3701 and trying to catch up. Have an urgent question. How do all of you deal with chick that pips away from the air cell?

Day 20 egg



Excuse the large hole, that's where my thumb went thru when I was trying to outline the air cell. Before the large hole, it was just a small one one.

Now that the hole is bigger it's started peeping.

-Kathy

you are so lucky Ms. Big Thumbs.

 

[Sally Sunshine]

Quote: she is very lucky, and if she is a good worker and is well with paying attention you are as well!
I am glad the kids helps so much for the digging. I miss my older sons terrible when a big project comes about, but both have their own now with their homes.
brassicas? mustards ?

I need your suggestions on this. I am starting to set aside eggs for my next batch to go into the incubator (Its really addicting). Anyways, instead of having no idea on what cross breeds the chicks are, i want to put one of my roosters (A Black Copper Marans) and 2 hens in one of my smaller coops as a breeding pen and collect the hens eggs. What breeds of hens should i put in? Thanks!

Hens (The ones that are laying at the time)
RIR
BCM
Polish
Speckled Sussex
Buff Orpington
Blue Americana
Easter Egger

the others will be much better at this than I!

Sorry for the huge quote. Wanted to get everyone who's helping. It's a semi-permanent sort of thing, like this:





So if I clean the whole thing with ammonia and run it (lights on) overnight, and maybe drag it into the sun tomorrow (doubtful, it's really heavy) then put chicks in one compartment I can paint the others?

Honestly I should just keep them inside a day or two while I get the brooder ready, then put them in. Do I need to disinfect before I paint or just paint?

painting the inside is a wonderful idea, I would caulk the seems of the wood for easier cleaning in the future before painting. What a lovely brooder/s they are! The are separated enough if you have ventilation you would do fine keeping one batch together as long as they get along well enough. I would personally use exterior floor porch paint, my exterior paint gets scratched and stuff, your best bet for the bottom is to line it with newspaper before adding your shavings for an easier less messy clean up and keep the scratches on the bottom to a minimum.