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[Finnie]

Chick photos! Today's acquisitions from Agrarian, 2 Buff Chanteclers and 1 Partridge Cochin:

 

[Leahs Mom]

I also prefer broodies, but their timing never seems to work out for me. As a first incubator, I would recommend the Incuview. It's pretty much just follow the directions and go. I really only had issues when I didn't stick to the directions. That being said, as you've noted I only use them for hatching. The clear plastic top is the reason I went with it as I love to watch them hatch. I've also never hooked up the egg turner so I can't rate that either. One thing I have done is get some rubberized sheets that is normally put in drawers to keep things from sliding. I cut it out to match the size of the incubator and put it over the plastic grid that sits over the water channels. (make sure you use the kind that has small holes and is porous) I had some initial problems with chicks slipping on the plastic and had to fix a couple with straddle leg issues. Once I added the drawer pads, no more issues.

Thank you @racinchickins I appreciate the review.

And yes, those broodies never want to set when I tell them to.

 

[wheezy50]

If anyone is looking to hatch some turkeys I have some extra eggs. I have 2 MW hens with my Tom, getting an egg a day or every other. Been tough to get them not to lay in the mud, most have been too muddy/dirty to hatch.

But if anyone wants to buy a couple send me a PM. I'll try to gather some up!

 

[sdunmoyer]

Chick photos! Today's acquisitions from Agrarian, 2 Buff Chanteclers and 1 Partridge Cochin:

Aww cuties.

 

[sdunmoyer]

How fun! I've always wanted to try hanging a swing to see how they'd interact with it. I see you have the light-weigh netting on the set. Is that for a daytime hangout? (I was wondering because that is not good for night time to lock them away from predators.) I also used a swingset for a temporary outdoor pen when I was quarantining some new birds a couple years ago, then they'd go inside a predator proof enclosure for the night. I had some extra dog kennel panels that I leaned up against the sides then used the plastic netting on the ends. LOVE swingsets for that use! Here's what mine looked like:

I'm currently planning a bantam coop and run with a wooden swing set frame. Love the idea.

 

[Delawaremommy]

Okay...bad me.....had three...now today I have five....

 

[Delawaremommy]

they are all hatchery chicks.. a new New hampshire red,an EE (not amaraucana as stated on box!),a barred rock,a white leghorn and a light brahma...all sleeping peacefully...

 

[Nyla]

One of my Texas A&M Quail Girls laid a shell'less egg today! When I grabbed it I thought I grabbed poop!

 

[flyladyrocks]

My daughter needs jazz shoes. Went to the dance store by my house. Didn't find the shoes she needs but they had a fine welcoming committee!

This gentleman was doing a fine job protecting his woman and babies!

 

[Nyla]

My daughter needs jazz shoes. Went to the dance store by my house. Didn't find the shoes she needs but they had a fine welcoming committee!
This gentleman was doing a fine job protecting his woman and babies!