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[SIMZ]

Does everyone here hatch their eggs in incubators? Does anyone let mama hen hatch them? I am curious as to the hatch rate between the two methods. Anyone know?

We had a broody do a wonderful job last spring -- she hatched 6 out of the 6 fertile eggs she had, which is much better than I've ever done with an incubator. I'm hoping she goes broody again this year, too. We had another consistently broody hen that I let set last fall. That time I stupidly bought expensive hatching eggs to put under her. She ate 3 eggs and then just left the rest on the last 3 days. Fortunately, I was able to put them in the incubator and one hatched. That's how we ended up with "35" -- the $35 wonder chick. lol

So, to answer your question, it definitely depends on the quality of the eggs and the hen.

 

[animallover2202]

You looking for any particular breeds?? I'll have different breeds later, only thing I have right now are 3 frizzled silkies. But I"m sure there are alot of people with some for sale right now.

no i just want some bantams i want to show some of them but they do not have to be SQ

 

[AlleysFarm]

Anyone in NW Indiana want some baby roo's? They about seven weeks old now. Was looking for hens was told one was a hen and they are all looking like they are going to be roos.

I have two blk ones available right now was told one was a pure breed cuckoo maran but it doesn't appear to be the case, he has a slightly crooked toe that doesn't affect him in the slightest. The other one is a maran hybrid.

They are on Dumor starter/grower and doing fine. I have them off the heat lamp now going to be moving them outside to the coop in another few weeks but would like them to be rehomed by then.

Right now just the blk ones pictured are available.

PM me if your interested just want to find them a new roost!

 

[Chic-n-farmer]

I heartily recommend buying them from Little Ameraucana Mom.

Especially if you want to show them. She has great chicks and great prices!

That said, any bantam makes good eye-candy.

no i just want some bantams i want to show some of them but they do not have to be SQ

 

[SIMZ]

Anyone in NW Indiana want some baby roo's? They about seven weeks old now. Was looking for hens was told one was a hen and they are all looking like they are going to be roos.

Those marans mixes will make really nice meat birds in a few weeks, or would also make very handsome flock roosters, too. They're cuties! I'd take them if they were just a few weeks younger and could put them in with my current chicks. Good luck finding them a home!

 

[Crafty chick]

They're doing great. Can't wait to candle them Saturday. It's been pretty easy to keep the temp stable. Wondering how many of 8 are growing.

 

[AlleysFarm]

Hey Chicken Hues I didn't know you were on here.. Those chicks I hatched from you are way CUTER..

Nothing beats home hatched chicks..


Here's little Pee Wee.

 

[SIMZ]

Hey Chicken Hues I didn't know you were on here.. Those chicks I hatched from you are way CUTER..

Nothing beats home hatched chicks..


Here's little Pee Wee.

Well, hello! Small world, isn't it?

Pee Wee is adorable! What a sweetie!

 

[DeepFriedBacon]

I really need to stay off this website until I get the big coop built...too much temptation...

 

[AlleysFarm]

I really need to stay off this website until I get the big coop built...too much temptation...

LOL hey now my first foray into chickens was hatching some ducks then buying some two week old chicks.. ah the coop got built a month later..