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

[DwayneNLiz]

I am told that I got really lucky with my ducklings. While I watched out for them the first two days, by the third day they were doing whatever they wanted to, and put themselves to bed. They were three weeks old.

I just found out the Cayuga babies are just a month, currently Ina metal dog crate in my barn- we r expecting 3" of snow tonight, and I am waiting for my friend to deliver my duck house or my DH to build one...

[COLOR=333333]I should be ashamed... I've posted this on three different threads... but I'm NOT! :yiipchick [/COLOR] [COLOR=333333]And so it begins. I had a feeling my eggs would follow suit of the last two batches, and hatch a day early. This evening is day 19, and I have a pip!!! [/COLOR] [COLOR=333333]While it's at the wrong end, I'm not too concerned at this time. I've hatched several that pipped in the same spot, and they've all been healthy and grown into healthy, happyy adults. It can take up to 24 hours before zipping begins, so I think I'm still on track for a Tuesday hatch. I only need another 18 pips... and 19 zips... then I can start to relax. Come on chickies!!! [/COLOR] [COLOR=333333] [/COLOR]

who cares where they pip so long as they can figure out how to zip!

Glad you find me amusing! Most people here know I'm completely harmless, though I may come across as a bit harsh at times. Please pay no attention to the man behind the curtain... Kind of defeats the purpose of moving, doesn't it? If I move, I want to end up far, far away! Then I feel like I've accomplished something. Of course, I'm also the guy that lives 1/2 mile from where I lived once before. I moved about 10 miles from that spot the first time, so this time really doesn't count... does it? PS: Did you get your shingles hung? Ready to help me lay some metal roofing now???

I like moving, but I've moved in the same town 5x maybe and my mom is maybe 3 mi away

Well, that was interesting... I was all set to get my chicken chores done after work and then get some work done outside on the coop (or any of a thousand tasks I need to do) - those babies really need to go outside. I had already been to Home Depot for the last bits, and, all revved up, I had cleaned waterers, fed the 12-week-old Littles and scooped their poop. I noted that it was 91F and there were some open mouths in there (no distress, of course), and that apparently their heat training was starting now (I don't put ice out unless it's over about 95-98F - and my adult Cream Legbars do really well in hot temps, maybe because of their small size). It was hot, and humid, and I was sweating, but gotta take care of my peeps - so after swapping out the water in the rest of the coops, I then got to work in the back of the property scooping Tank and his Speckled girls' poop. The sun was shining, I was hot, and I was lamenting the end of spring. And then it happened - it suddenly got dark, the sky opened up, and a bunch of marble to golf ball sized hail came pelting down. Silly Speckled Sussex - Tank was calling for them to come in, but instead they were chasing bouncing hail like it was treats. So I got pummeled (fortunately I had a hat on to deflect the worst, but I'm sure I'll have bruises) while trying to get the Littles put up (they huddled under a pathetic sapling, too frightened to know to go in the coop), then rounding up the soaking wet and surprised SS. (The rest of the chickens had the good sense to take shelter - they're older, they've been through this before). Sooooo.... then the sun came out. :/ I was so wet I was dripping, so I went inside, peeled off my clothes and put them in the washing machine, and opened a bottle of wine. Whatever it was that I thought I was supposed to get done today, I think God cast his vote for no yard work. And when I have big painful bits ice hurling at me for half an hour, who am I to argue. Off to catch up - looks like it's been busy on the thread... - Ant Farm

should have ignored the chickens and made snow cones lol

 

[BullChick]

There's no place like home. Although, I feel sorry that you're not getting the thrill of packing up all your stuff, loading it up, hauling it across the country, unloading everything, not being able to find half your stuff, and the other half sitting in boxes until you decide to throw it away. Come to think of it... I hate moving!!!   

I've moved seventeen times. I really really really don't want to move again. No matter what problems arise, I need to feel someplace is home.

 

[kwhites634]

There's no place like home. Although, I feel sorry that you're not getting the thrill of packing up all your stuff, loading it up, hauling it across the country, unloading everything, not being able to find half your stuff, and the other half sitting in boxes until you decide to throw it away. Come to think of it... I hate moving!!!

Just noticed your PS. Yeah, I got the shingles done on the lower level; still got the little one (14"x32.5" / side) to do, after I pick up some plywood to build it with tomorrow.

 

[BullChick]

I just found out the Cayuga babies are just a month, currently Ina metal dog crate in my barn- we r expecting 3" of snow tonight, and I am waiting for my friend to deliver my duck house or my DH to build one...

Maybe not good to kick them into the snow. Mine did experience 34* their third night out. Seriously never expected them to adjust so fast!

 

[Ur-ur-ur-urrr]

I've moved seventeen times. I really really really don't want to move again. No matter what problems arise, I need to feel someplace is home.

Wow... seventeen times??? I hope you're finally there.

Just noticed your PS. Yeah, I got the shingles done on the lower level; still got the little one (14"x32.5" / side) to do, after I pick up some plywood to build it with tomorrow.

That won't take long to wrap up. Will that be it, or is there more to the build?

 

[Chaos18]

Know what's even more friggin sweet? I have pip #2!!!!! e

Didn't you tell them birds which end to poke a hole in?

Yes indeed! I also look at it like this: they should have enough sense to get in out of the rain. If they don't have enough sense to get out of a hailstorm, they deserve whatever happens.

Guess the same could be said for people

 

[Ur-ur-ur-urrr]

Didn't you tell them birds which end to poke a hole in?
Guess the same could be said for people

I thought the lines I drew on the top of the egg would be a pretty good indicator, but obviously they decided they don't have to follow the rules. Hmm... reminds me of me! We should get along great!!!

I would agree with you, but Ant Farm might take it the wrong way. Just a hunch...

 

[kwhites634]

I've moved seventeen times. I really really really don't want to move again. No matter what problems arise, I need to feel someplace is home.

You know those people buying "tiny homes"? Maybe you could buy a 53' trailer; live in part of it & store all your goodies in what's left. then all you'd have to do is back the tractor up under it & go. You'd probably have more sq. ft. than some of those tiny houses

 

[chicken hawk 33]

Anyone know the breeds this barnyard mix is.

 

[BantyChooks]

Glad you find me amusing! Most people here know I'm completely harmless, though I may come across as a bit harsh at times. Please pay no attention to the man behind the curtain... Kind of defeats the purpose of moving, doesn't it? If I move, I want to end up far, far away! Then I feel like I've accomplished something. Of course, I'm also the guy that lives 1/2 mile from where I lived once before. I moved about 10 miles from that spot the first time, so this time really doesn't count... does it? PS: Did you get your shingles hung? Ready to help me lay some metal roofing now???

I call you "mostly harmless." Anyone else like that book?

Know what's even more friggin sweet? I have pip #2!!!!! e

I thought the lines I drew on the top of the egg would be a pretty good indicator, but obviously they decided they don't have to follow the rules. Hmm... reminds me of me! We should get along great!!! I would agree with you, but Ant Farm might take it the wrong way. Just a hunch...

Hey everybody, guess what? I'm doing a big post soon all about it, but for now y'all will have to sit tight.... (Hint: look at my avatar!!) e -Banti