We have a beautiful bantam black orpington hen. She's a natural broody, 1.5 yrs old, and would have gorgeous chicks!I must say I'm having a really hard time selling this guy! I really don't need any more projects, but think I will be looking for some eggs, chicks, or hens for him.
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When I candled the eggs from my broody I saw nothing. By somewhere around 16-18 days I could tell that they were dark and solid. That's it. All of the dark solid ones hatched.
By that same time I could tell if the interior was "sloshing". (No chick)
So....my point is that if I had tossed them before that I would likely have tossed live chicks. I just was NEVER able to see anything inside prior to that. By that time they were heavy and solidly dark and produced chicks.
My DH goes to WGU and it is great. They pair you up with a mentor and it is all work at your own pace/online. You pay for 6 months of school at a time, but you can complete as many courses as you can. It's a nonprofit so tuition is reasonable compared to other online colleges.
Quote: Thank you so much I know what I'll be researching for a while now. The pay by the time frame would be so much better if my Dh was not working full time and he could devote himself to finishing it faster. I wonder how it impacts financial aid, if we even qualify.
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Okay....saying it again....
When I candled the eggs from my broody I saw nothing. By somewhere around 16-18 days I could tell that they were dark and solid. That's it. All of the dark solid ones hatched.
By that same time I could tell if the interior was "sloshing". (No chick
So....my point is that if I had tossed them before that I would likely have tossed live chicks. I just was NEVER able to see anything inside prior to that. By that time they were heavy and solidly dark and produced chicks.
Lots of things to consider here. How bright is the light? Do you have a rubber attachment to make all of the light go in the egg? How porous are the eggs? How dark are the eggs? Is the air bubble growing in size at all?
I have trouble using my dollar store flashlight on dark porous eggs but i can see the air bubble growing. Porous eggs are hard to hatch in an incubator as they dry out so easily.
As for the hen getting skinny, maybe some chopped liver right under her nose and you hiding to see if she eats it, My broodies would not eat in front of me but as soon as I was around the corner I could hear their cackling and the meat was gone.
bradselig is in Warren, Indiana and just posted he has silkie eggs for sale. Also, you can check out the member list to find out if someone is closer: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...dC1LT3NiWkd0eGVkdnJHRm9Gcy1GNGc&rm=full#gid=0.
(Ord. 10-07, passed 1-9-2007)§ 90.08 ACREAGE AND ZONING.
Any person desiring to keep any domestic animals or fowl in the county must have the appropriate zoning of land upon which the animals would be kept. The maximum number of animals that may be maintained on the property shall be determined in light of current animal husbandry and veterinary standards. No shelter or feeding station for domestic animals or fowl closer than 50 feet to the adjoining property line shall be constructed after the date this chapter is in effect. Nothing in this section shall be deemed or construed to prohibit the keeping of bees in a hive, stand or box located or kept within a zoological park, school or in a university building for the purpose of study or observation, as long as public safety is ensured.
It locks you out until the next day-I think it resets at Midnight. I also like to give ovations than always commenting, especially if I am catching up on posts. Wish I could give ovations the same way I can like things on Facebook.
PeacefulWalls ~ If you're the Chairwoman! lol
You can get financial aid for this school, DH had to fill out the FAFSA and was able to get aid and loans. He works full time too and does school work before/after work and then on the weekend. Takes a lot of dedication and I don't get to see him much-hence why I am spending so much time with our honeybees and chickens solo. He's been in school for about 3 years and graduates this fall with a BS in IT. Can't wait!
