What kind of incubator are you using? I've noticed with my little giant I use for hatching, I will get temp swings as room temp changes. Mine goes from 98 to 100. Typically within a few hours, it will stablize again at the 99. If it doesn't I play with the vent holes and practically cover one to help retain heat. I never mess with the temp knob because of what you experienced.
The latest on my latest additions~ English Orpington Jubilee - approx. 8 weeks and Lavender Orpington approx. 9 weeks. We've had them a week now and have one named: The Lavender is named Violet. If you think that is lame, I'm the one with the Jersey Giant named Jersey, a SLW named Lacey, a tiger cat named Tiger, etc. etc. We're trying to come up with a Royal English name, but haven't found one that fits a scraggly chick. haha
We've quarantined the pullets by putting them in a chicken tractor in a different area of the yard where the hens don't usually hang out. We've brought them in at night to a large dog crate next to the sliding glass door in the basement. The good news is that when the hens happened to run across the chicks one day, the chicks weren't afraid at all because they were used to living in a big flock. My five hens slowly walked around the perimeter of the tractor. The only hen that was a little aggressive was --- yes, Nene my crazy RIR. I shooed her away, The next day, we had a sudden, short rain. While I was trying to cover the tractor, the chicks walked out and started free ranging. The hens didn't even blink an eye. So, the quarantine hasn't gone perfectly, but the introductions have gone better than expected. Even my three cats have stayed away from the chicks. They know what beaks do, and the cats don't like to be pecked in the nose. The only aspect about the chicks that is a little disappointing is that they are nervous around people. I'm trying to keep in mind that it's only been a little over a week. They do have a sweet, gentle look about them as well as emitting sweet, soft bird sounds.
These photos aren't so great because of background clutter. I dropped out the background on one. I need to take some myself to see if I can do any better.
Brad, so does that mean you are going to stop by and help finish the coop???You know you want too, lol.
Im still here for all concerned. I have been really busy with work, my animals, yard, garden, and camping.I have been monitoring this thread just about everyday but i do miss some posts. If anyone has tried to talk to me and i havnt answered Im sorry. Please feel free to message me anytime. I still check every day. Since my last post i have new baby ducks and eggs in incubator that i received from another member. How is everyone else doing? Hope everyone is safe and doing well.
Quote:I had tears laughing so hard over that fly paper story, been there, done that!
Gonna so try your sprayer idea with Sevin!
I found my Doe for $50, she is 10 months. Also paid the same for my buckling, both are Oberhasli and are not "registered". I plan to only milk once daily, that's what many of the other locals do with theirs. The buck will pasture with the cows when not in with my doe. they are inexpensive to feed, and do not really need a buck. They do need good alfalfa hay, or high quality grasses.
A doe will act like a dog and bond to you, Sugar is my girls name, and she is just a sweetheart.
Glad you are having a great time!Im still here for all concerned. I have been really busy with work, my animals, yard, garden, and camping.I have been monitoring this thread just about everyday but i do miss some posts. If anyone has tried to talk to me and i havnt answered Im sorry. Please feel free to message me anytime. I still check every day. Since my last post i have new baby ducks and eggs in incubator that i received from another member. How is everyone else doing? Hope everyone is safe and doing well.
Well lets just say if you could get a generic incubator I think I got it lol. On the box it said Still air incubator model 2100.(farm innovators is the company).I have never had a problem with until today.It hold temp pretty well, but It was acting up today.I had to mess with about 20 times literally, but has been stable for about 2 hours.And i usually dont mess with the knob,because when I am done hatching I just unplug the incubator and then plug it back in so I dont ever have to turn it up but when I have eggs in it I think I will just mess with the vent holes, sounds like a better idea.Thanks and I will definatley post pics.But I take crappy pics.Do you think pipd would take them for me lol.
