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[goatluver20]

Finally caught up! I think my BO might be molting she has been loosing feathers and hasn't laid in a while. Others still keep laying. I have 26 eggs in the fridge right now. We need to get eating lol.
Okay so we went to a 4-H project night last night (its a new thing that informs kids about a few different projects once a month) and went to the dairy foods judging. Just like napoleon dynatmite (anyone else ever watched that movie?) my brother and I were cracking up. I felt so sick after having all the those nasty dairy products lol.

 

[EmSteele]

First visit to Rural King EVER! What a difference from my local feed stores! This last knew her chicks, for sure!! Way to go Bloomington Rural King and the associate, Terina!! I will be back soon!

 

[raisinemright]

Ok question for the senior Master incubater/hatcher, I have two hatched Marans, one at about 2:30pm yesterday and one at 1:00am thus morning, now they are doing fine. I have not seen a peep outbid any of the other 6 eggs left?? Is it still early (today is the 21'st day for the set! Am I just being impatient with them? Or are the rest duds? Please need advice! Thanks

 

[SallyinIndiana]

Ok question for the senior Master incubater/hatcher, I have two hatched Marans, one at about 2:30pm yesterday and one at 1:00am thus morning, now they are doing fine. I have not seen a peep outbid any of the other 6 eggs left?? Is it still early (today is the 21'st day for the set! Am I just being impatient with them? Or are the rest duds? Please need advice! Thanks

The two that have hatched can survive at least 48 hours without food or water. That gives you a bit more time to decide if you want to open the bater. If you want to grab the 2 fluffs I recommend misting the eggs in lockdown. if you are asking is it time to do a water float test, I would say no, wait till day 23 to test remaining eggs by dipping them in still water. Now a nose test typically works well. smell the vents. Eggs that pass before or even after going into lockdown have a distinct smell after so long.

 

[raisinemright]

Sounds good Sally, I will wait till tomorrow to bring the chicks out and then leave the eggs in till Sunday!

 

[kabhyper1]

We got bored today and drove up to Kendallville. Their Tsc had 7 EE's.
I couldn't just leave them there now could I? That would be irresponsible. I rescued them. Dh says no more chick for like 2 years. LOL that's what he thinks.

Our summer water trough has become a indoor brooder for 7 EE's and the two ducklings, who by the way are now both doing great after some electrolytes, and are loving their new brooder buddies.


Not sure the dark one is EE. The other chicks in the bin were black sexlinks and leghorns, so I know she isn't one of those either. All supposed to be pullets.


I love this, "hey you not a chiken"!

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Well we ordered pullets but if we get a roo we wouldn't be too upset

Congrats! And if I didn't say it yet,

and our thread

Oh my lord look what I found after work!!!!

Now I have a question/concern! It is not moving and walking around. It's just laying there. I can tell its breathing and it moves it's head a tad bit. Look very wet still. Is this normal, or should it be moving around more?? I'm a bit scared

Relax and congrats on the new babies!

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Took this last night. Chicks all snug in a pile

I was worried they were piling up and the ones on the bottom would smother, but all was well this morning.

aww, just too adorable!

Is it still too soon to tell if I have a male and a female yet?


BTW meet Beethoven and Roxy, Beethoven is the dark one ( I think male ) If they are one of each.

all these babies, sure feels like spring!

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Quote: He still pops in, but his DD moved back to Indiana. He has been really busy helping her get settled. We all miss him!!!

lol, ok I wont worry to much, I left to pick up my daughter (also stopped by the Warsaw's TSC) and when we got back the little chick had moved to another corner behind it. so its still doing good I would guess. as for tractor supply we came back with 8 new babies! 4 Buff straight run, and 4 more EE'rs

pics to come!

Can't wait to see!

 

[chick rookie]

I just cant get a break!!!!! hope no body minds I need a pity party!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am so ready for this YEAR to be over!!!! I'm tired of all the heartache pain and just plain BAD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know there are people worse off then me right now and I'm not trying to take anything away from that, I guess I just need to vent!!!!!!!!!! My critters are my life, I do my verry best to keep them healthy and SAFE!!!! I REALLY DO, I SWEAR!!!!! Maybe my best just aint good enough!!!!!!! Maybe I should just get rid of all my critters before I get them all killed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Been doing a whole lot of Ranting, throwing fits and crying this year. Something has got give it just does!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My dogs get out all the time we have a 7 ft fence up with electric starting at 6" all the way up to 5' from the bottom, and 6" apart. Still didnt stop them and now I have a 10 mth old pup at the vets with a broken back with a 50/50 chance of ever walking again.
I just dont know what to do about anything any more, I'm always wrong or not good enough. why is all this happing, I have had critters all my life!!!1 never had this much happen in a 3 mth time, started with my grandma dies, then my steph dad 3 weeks latter, then my sister 2 weeks after that, then my chickens start dying off, DH gets hurt at work is off, then a horse cut her eye lid dang near off, more chickens die, 2 dogs got sick and had to spend 3 and 4 days at the vets on IV fluids, thyen I have to Cull my intire flock, I have 2 chicks with pasty butt. NOW THIS!!!!!!!! i'M JUST SO DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
sORRY i'LL SHUT UP NOW HOPE i DIDNT CRY TO YA ALL TOO MUCH.