Incubators Anonymous

[ki4got]

Quote: LOL when she's done being 'Mommy" i'll have eggs for sale.

 

[Chucklecluck]

I just need to find me some heritage/utility Orpingtons now to hatch. The lady I picked my Turkeys up from had a few but they were not laying yet, those guys made my Orpingtons look like Banties.

 

[DMRippy]

I just need to find me some heritage/utility Orpingtons now to hatch. The lady I picked my Turkeys up from had a few but they were not laying yet, those guys made my Orpingtons look like Banties.

Were they Eng Orps?

 

[Runawaylobster]

ok, for another dose of serious cuteness, here goes...

thank god chickens can't count. LOL



and to answer the question... before anyone asks... is 42. i think. for now?

she's got:
2 mottled cochins about 3 weeks old
1 black & white EE same age (all 3 from gilmanor)
5 sfh hatched 5/11
8 mille fleur cochins (5/11)
2 weeble EE's (5/11)
10 dark Cornish or blrw (can't tell apart, 5/11)
7 more mille fleur cochins (5/16)
7 dorking/ee (5/16)

i had today's hatch in a small bucket, sitting below the edge of the brooder while i readied the other brooder, momma's door was open (frequently stays that way). she hops up on the edge, looks down at the new babies, and immediately tried to get into the bucket to sit on them.

i asked her if she was sure, she insisted she had plenty of room for them and whatever else i hatch out in the next few days. so in they went.

awesome! so now you need to find her an old shoe to live in!!

 

[Runawaylobster]

Yay!!! I found me some more cottage hill marans eggs to hatch,

blacks and blues..

 

[Chucklecluck]

No I asked her and she said her were just sop Orpingtons they are suppose to that big (mine are hatchery) I have seen the pics of the eo's and these guys were not near a round a an eo

Were they Eng Orps?

 

[Chucklecluck]

I would love to get my hands on some eo's as well lol

 

[maryhysong]

I just need to find me some heritage/utility Orpingtons now to hatch. The lady I picked my Turkeys up from had a few but they were not laying yet, those guys made my Orpingtons look like Banties.

I have some coming from the Hall Family Farm/ Jim Hall; can't wait!

 

[Chucklecluck]

eww I'm so envious

 

[DMRippy]

Special Action Requested
Would you please help us say "NO" to the United States Post Office's plan to raise shipping rates on the poultry you order?​

Dear Valued Murray McMurray Hatchery Customer,
It has come to our attention the Post Office is requesting a change to the shipment of poultry through the mail. The following link is a copy of the proposal in PDF form or You can read the proposal on-line at the Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/04/24/2013-09603/new-mailing-standards-for-live-animals-and-special-handling
They are asking that a Special Handle Fee be charged on every Live Animal Shipment. This proposal would increase the postage amount by $9.00 to $11.95 per box.
The proposal outlines the new fees to be charged but it does not include any new rules to insure us that service would also improve. Nor does it offer how additional funds would address their concerns about; Protection of Postal Service employees, mail and the environment, or animals against death.
Please read the proposed changes and send your comments to the US Post Office. We have included a link to a sample letter (in MS Word) for your use. (Sample Letter Link)
Make your voice heard, do it today. The comment period ends next week May 24. Thank you for your continued support.

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Letters and e-mails must be submitted on or before May 24, 2013, by sending to the below address or Emailed to [email protected], with a subject line of "Live Animals".
The Manager, Product Classification
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Room 4446
Washington, DC 20260-5015
RE: 39 CFR Part 111 New Mailing Standards for Live Animals and Special Handling

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