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[Chaneys Ranch]

Here our my ameraucanas ( and a mix) I would like to share

Chicks

All of them together


If there's such a thing called a blue sex link chicken, he's one


Sadly, another scissor beak. But surprisingly is eating well

These two were difficult to get a pic of.

Love them!

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Quote: That to me is the safest, and easiest answer. Be sure to mark the eggs so you know if new ones are added. Pencil or permanent marker works best.

 

[Mother2Hens]

M2H I have plenty of fertile eggs. lol. I am just not sure if I should allow her to hatch so young. or so late in the year. any advice from anyone would be awesome. As I have to either start breaking her tomorrow, or let her hatch the silkie eggs in the large fowl coop. she is young. I debt want to hurt her devlopment by letting her brood. Unless you want some of Gus' sl/w babies. They lay fertilized eggs everyday.

kabhyper~ Oh yeah, I wasn't thinking! Gus and Booker on duty. I wish I could help with your question about your broody young hen. I'll probably never have one. When I put a wooden egg in my RIR Nene's nest she threw it out and bonked me in the head with it. (Well, that's what she looked like she was thinking!)

jchny~ I love your story of your broody hens quitting after a week! I can just see them saying, "Well, enough of this xxxx!"

My son thinks I athromorphize my pets too much. He has no imagination.

 

[Mother2Hens]

Hahahaha

Hahaha! I love his cartoons.

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John

Whaaaa? I like your disclaimer! haha I guess that's what happened to Weed Wacker Jimmy! How's he doing?
Originally Posted by racinchickins


racin~ Such a cute little head poking out of mom's feathers! Is that a George Nelson chicken-sized Ball Clock in the background?

 

[bradselig]

How old is your roo?

He are both young at 6 months old

 

[hogster160]

. I just came from Columbus rural king. They still had several Cornish x and they are already getting big!

Rural King in Niles had Cornish x and isa browns, well they did have Tuesday anyway, 1 full bin of each.

Here our my ameraucanas ( and a mix) I would like to share

Chicks

All of them together


If there's such a thing called a blue sex link chicken, he's one


Sadly, another scissor beak. But surprisingly is eating well

These two were difficult to get a pic of.

Pretty birds. This is what my broody hatched. Not sure as I didn't really see his layers.

Holy Moses my lil roo is walking! I went down to feed him and he's standing in his crate. Hes walking but still horrible coordination. Huge improvement though from yesterday. Now I don't know what to think. I hope I can get the vet to send off that blood sample tomorrow.

I know that feeling! Keep on that vet to send out the blood. I need to find a vet who will draw the blood to send out. So far those I've called won't.

Hows the second little one? Is he still limping? Keep us updated!

I'm really thinking it has something to do with feed. I'm gonna get a new bag today, or tomorrow, and check out that theory.

Deb

 

[hogster160]

Not the best pic, but nothing cuter than a fluffy head sticking out of Mama's feathers!!

To stinking cute!

Thanks John. You don't think 6 months is too young to brood? Health wise for her anyway?

My broody just turned 8 months on the 14. She was broody for 2 weeks before I set eggs, so a total of 5 weeks. So that puts her at 6 months 3 weeks. She is a fantastic mama. She did really well with the eating and drinking, but only if I put her outside. She wasn't willing to leave the nest, not even once per day. On those 90+ days we had, I took her out 3-4 times and made sure she ate and drank. I say try it. She is willing and ready. Just keep a close eye on her.

There are people on here that know more about it than I do, but they haven't answered you. If they disagree, they should "speak now or forever hold your peace".

I really doubt that it would cause any harm. Chickens lay eggs to produce babies. We intervene and eat those eggs. If she is broody, her nature is saying, "I am ready to make babies".

Like I said before, make sure she has feed and water readily available. Shove a bunch of eggs under her and let her have at it.

If you find cause to change your mind, you can always yank the eggs and toss them. Or pull the chicks and brood them.

Eggs are not gold. Whether you eat them or let a hen try to hatch them, you are putting them to your use. Either is valid.

Let the hen decide whether or not she will make babies.

Just my thoughts............

John

That's what I finally did. And she was a determine bird let me tell you. Wouldn't leave the nest willingly, I had to move her out daily.

 

[gunchief25]

Now that it is less than a week away, who is going to the show in Bloomington? I've seen people posting on and off about it. We just decided that we will be going, and I'd like to see anyone else who is there.

If you are going, what time are you planning on being there?

Should be fun. Never been to a show before that wasn't during the fair.

I plan on going will be there right around 9 AM

 

[gunchief25]

I'm planning on it weather depending. I'm thinking it will be after 8:30 before we show up. I'm planning to stop by Rural king on the way home. If they are out of the cornish chicks then off to Columbus on Sunday. I'm really hoping to avoid seeing both towns in one weekend.

I was at the Bloomington Rural King yesterday and they still had quite a few Cornish and ISAs.

 

[CCCCCCCCHICKENS]

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Make people put on these shoe covers before allowing them into your facilities. John

good idea john thanks