~MALAYSIAN SERAMA THREAD~ (PICS!!!)

[Carolynspeeps]

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The judges on SCNA say that it's very difficult to tell before 6 months old because they change so much. Some keep them until at least 1 year old before making their final cut. You can cull (rehome, etc) earlier for obvious faults, such as my little guy that has 'folded' wattles, but it's best to keep them as long as you can so they have time to fill out.

I would agree. If you are looking for show quality, waiting is best especially for pullets that seem to take much longer to mature.

 

[ruthless]

Froggie, that sure is a solid, chunky looking girl that you took in. don't think she missed any meals!

 

[ZooMummzy]

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I don't use a gauge at all in my 'setting' incubator, it's a 1588 so it's pretty reliable. I also don't add any water to that one. The hatching incubator is set about 99-100, it's a 1583 so it does fluctuate a little. I fill the middle well with water and keep a wet washcloth in that one, filling all the wells doesn't seem to work as well as the wash cloth. I'd say the humidity in that one holds at about 55%-60%.

Have you tried dry hatching? I think that's the best method for incubation.

I've tried pretty much everything since the end of December. Dry hatch, high humidity hatch, low humidity hatch...and different incubators. I'm going to try a hatch and monitor air sac development this summer in each incubator and see how that goes. I figure I just have to find my niche and what works for me....at least that is what I keep telling myself lol

 

[shelleyd2008]

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I don't use a gauge at all in my 'setting' incubator, it's a 1588 so it's pretty reliable. I also don't add any water to that one. The hatching incubator is set about 99-100, it's a 1583 so it does fluctuate a little. I fill the middle well with water and keep a wet washcloth in that one, filling all the wells doesn't seem to work as well as the wash cloth. I'd say the humidity in that one holds at about 55%-60%.

Have you tried dry hatching? I think that's the best method for incubation.

I've tried pretty much everything since the end of December. Dry hatch, high humidity hatch, low humidity hatch...and different incubators. I'm going to try a hatch and monitor air sac development this summer in each incubator and see how that goes. I figure I just have to find my niche and what works for me....at least that is what I keep telling myself lol

That's the only way to do it, there are so many different factors that can affect a hatch...and not all these are the same for everyone.

 

[YB192004]

In my opinion, the Henbator work the best.

I don't have to worry about any gizmos or gatgets, they have not fail me since.

 

[Carolynspeeps]

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I've tried pretty much everything since the end of December. Dry hatch, high humidity hatch, low humidity hatch...and different incubators. I'm going to try a hatch and monitor air sac development this summer in each incubator and see how that goes. I figure I just have to find my niche and what works for me....at least that is what I keep telling myself lol

That's the only way to do it, there are so many different factors that can affect a hatch...and not all these are the same for everyone.

You have to do what works, however, with shipped eggs there are so many other variables that can cause a bad hatch. I have also been hatching nonstop since Dec. All my eggs have been hand carried/delivered. My house has gas heat and is very dry. That said, I use a Brinsea eco 20 with humidity around 40% until lockdown then 60-65% . It was recommended to me that I use 50% and then 70% but I just couldn't get my humidity that high. All of my hatches have been great with my consistent numbers. I try to keep everything consistent. I think the less you fuss over the eggs during incubation, the better they are. I was very worried about my 2nd hatch as there was a temp spike to almost 103 early on and yet 6 of 9 still hatched just fine. Hang in there. These are some tricky little chickies!

 

[SunnyCalifornia]

Buck Creek: I have major chick envy!!! How cute!! I know if I bought an incubator, I'd be in REALLY BIG TROUBLE. I'm going to try to get away with broody hatching this fall, when my OEGB's are old enough to breed.

Which brings me to another question... I know you all aren't OEGB folks, but at what age do you introduce your roos to your girls? My 2 girls are about 8-9 months old, and just started laying. My 2 roos are 3-4 months old, and they are not gentleman, so far. They are still 3rd grade "girls have cooties". Seriously, they chase the girls, and pick on them. I've kept them separate from my beautiful ladies thus far, except for one time, in the same run, at which I observed their behavior. The roos are brothers, and have been kept together since they were chicks, so they get along well. The ladies came from a different breeder, and they enjoy each others company too. At some point, I'd like to hatch a clutch or two, since all my OEGB are all purebred, SQ (so I've been told), and they are from different lines. I just hesitate to put my girls through that? I don't want them tormented.

What would you do??

 

[dianaross77]

My roo is currently tormenting my little hen. He's ready and she is not! Maybe if you can make it so they can see eachother but not touch so the roos can't pick on the hens.

 

[Mrs. Fluffy Puffy]

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OMGoodness!! She is so Precious!!!

 

[Mrs. Fluffy Puffy]

3 of my 4 Serama babies turned two weeks old today!!!