MAY 2016 "Land of the Free Because of the brave!" Hatch-a-Long Hosted by, Mike & Sally

[Sally Sunshine]

I candeled my eggs yesterday, I've given up trying to candle the Marans, and just do a sniff test at this point. It would be particularly horrible to have one explode in the bator with 31 twelve year olds in the room. Then again, maybe I wouldn't notice the smell after all!

Lockdown starts tomorrow!

I'm hoping for some OE and BCM to grow out. In the meantime I'm trying to decide what to hatch next...

Carrie

One of the Naked Neck eggs under my turkey hen is pipping!

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[Sally Sunshine]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...e-because-of-the-brave-hal-w-hosts-mike-sally​

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~ Poultry Shaming Contest ~​

Shame your poultry and expose their weaknesses!​

You may Photoshop the Shamings on images too!​

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Images by Sally Sunshine​

Prize donations by…​

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1st Place:​

Egg Collecting Apron CLICK HERE ​

The Egg Collecting Apron

by Fluffy Layers​

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2nd Place:​

Team Pokey Coffee: CLICK HERE​

Description: What is Coops for Troops?​

The proceeds for TeamPokey Coffee are earmarked for Coops for Troops, which provides therapy chickens, a coop, and a starter pack of supplies to veterans and military families who may be struggling with isolation, depression, anxiety or PTSD, post traumatic stress disorder. We thank you for your support of Pokey and your support of our military men and women and their families who have served this great country of ours! Does the coffee make the grade?
Well, we love it! Team Pokey Coffee is well balanced and aromatic with just a hint of chocolate tones. It's a medium roast--not too dark, and not too light, perfect to enjoy any time of the day. And each sip you take will be all the sweeter, knowing you've supported this worthwhile cause.

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3rd Place:​

Green Goo, Herbal wound salve: CLICK HERE​

Description: Keep Green Goo in your emergency care kit!​

Green Goo for Animals has a versatile and power-packed herbal formula for natural wound care. Its unique combination of herbs is designed to be the ultimate healing tool for abrasions, hot spots, bites and itchy areas.

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[Sally Sunshine]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...use-of-the-brave-hal-w-hosts-mike-sally/0_100​

~ Show your Stripes! Patriotic Poultry ~​

Share your Poultry with​

The flag of the United States of America​

contained somewhere in the image! ​

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By Bleepmunk​

By Sally Sunshine​

Prize donations by…​

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1st Place:​

Seabuck Feed Additive: CLICK HERE​

Customers using Seabuck 7 backyard chicken feed additive report health benefits for their chickens AND improvements in the quality, size, and number of eggs produced! This 99.9% natural blend is a complete source of Omega 3, 6, 9 and rare Omega 7. Using Seabuck as a nutritional supplement can improve the condition of your flock's feathers, skin, waddles, and combs, thus increasing your flock's health and resistance to illness.

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2nd Place:​

Team Pokey Coffee: CLICK HERE​

Description: What is Coops for Troops?​

The proceeds for TeamPokey Coffee are earmarked for Coops for Troops, which provides therapy chickens, a coop, and a starter pack of supplies to veterans and military families who may be struggling with isolation, depression, anxiety or PTSD, post traumatic stress disorder. We thank you for your support of Pokey and your support of our military men and women and their families who have served this great country of ours! Does the coffee make the grade?
Well, we love it! Team Pokey Coffee is well balanced and aromatic with just a hint of chocolate tones. It's a medium roast--not too dark, and not too light, perfect to enjoy any time of the day. And each sip you take will be all the sweeter, knowing you've supported this worthwhile cause.

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3rd Place:​

Bon Temps Poulet Egg Soap: CLICK HERE​

The proprietor at Sweet Olive Soap Works, based out of New Orleans, Louisiana, uses eggs from her own backyard hens in this special formulation. It's wonderfully smooth and moisturizing, with a mild pink grapefruit scent.

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[Sally Sunshine]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...e-because-of-the-brave-hal-w-hosts-mike-sally​

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~ Patriotic Party! ~​

Red, White & Blue Recipe Contest ​

Enter your most patriotic Red White & Blue themed​

party foods or drink recipes w/ photos.​

ALL ENTRIES Must CONTAIN IMAGE/S AND RECIPE/S​

4 Entries per Member, see rules below!​

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Prize donations by…​

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1st Place:​

Peace, Love, Chickens T-shirt: CLICK HERE​

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2nd Place:​

Team Pokey Coffee: CLICK HERE​

Description: What is Coops for Troops?​

The proceeds for TeamPokey Coffee are earmarked for Coops for Troops, which provides therapy chickens, a coop, and a starter pack of supplies to veterans and military families who may be struggling with isolation, depression, anxiety or PTSD, post traumatic stress disorder. We thank you for your support of Pokey and your support of our military men and women and their families who have served this great country of ours! Does the coffee make the grade?
Well, we love it! Team Pokey Coffee is well balanced and aromatic with just a hint of chocolate tones. It's a medium roast--not too dark, and not too light, perfect to enjoy any time of the day. And each sip you take will be all the sweeter, knowing you've supported this worthwhile cause.

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3rd Place:​

Wire Egg Display: CLICK HERE​

Wire Egg Display Holds 12 eggs. Dimensions: 10 1/4" long x 7 1/2" wide

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[Honora]

I am on day 3 and my shipped Bielefelder eggs are not looking good. The rolling air cell one is much improved, but still moves a little. I have another one like that too. The air cells on those two are way too big also. I think I will most likely just toss those 2.

There are a few others where the air cells seem large also, and only 1 or 2 that look good. (I only have 6 in the bator). Does this mean the eggs might be old?

I am hoping the broody's eggs are doing better, but I can't really check because she is hard to reach under her bush. I tried to give her the eggs that looked the best, so hopefully she will have better luck.

I have heard that Bielefelders can be hard to hatch, we'll see how this hatch turns out!

 

[kmarvin]

Only 3 of 7 eggs survived to lockdown. Fingers crossed for a healthy first hatch soon!

 

[Cynthia12]

Ugh, my last baby (that I accidentally started to eggtopsy 2 days ago,) was doing so well and looking so good. It was nice and moist, and not over moist. I could watch it breath, the veining was going away, and it was starting to peep. A half hour later, I looked and everything stopped. It was dead. I took it out of the shell and the egg sac was completely absorbed, and it was ready to hatch, but it died for some reason. I just don't get that. It was so close.

I'm not super proud of this hatch, but at least I got my special little silkie chick that was so important to me. The end total was: Hatched 3 rocks, 2 blue silkies, and 1 very special Princess Silkie!
1 silkie and 2 rocks died in shell. And, 1 more silkie died w days after I accidentally eggtopsied it.

I was going to clean the incubator and set my other eggs into lockdown last night, but when I candled them, the chicks look small. My records show that I set a couple a day or two later than the rest. Luckily I have them marked. I also checked my thermometers. Sure enough, I have 4 of them, and they all say different temps, with a 10 degree range. The worst part is that they also jump up and down. One jumps up, then another jumps down. Three are brand new, and there are 3 different kinds. That just doesn't make sense, but it does explain things a bit.

I also need to find the thread about raising the incubator temp again. My thermometers seem to be running low overall, so I am going to up it a bit until I can get some new thermometers. Any recommendations on type? I have the Acurite ones from Walmart, and then a cheap hygrometer/thermometer from Amazon, that always seems to be way off, and another oldie with a wire cable for inside and outside temps, that seems to be the most accurate when using the inside monitor part.

This next batch is supposed to hatch on Tuesday, and I have more eggs sitting on my cupboard (I am turning them) that are on Day 9 after collection, waiting to be set. I wish I had time to run for thermometers today, but I have to finish my Teacher Effectiveness assignment.

Oh no, so sorry you assisted baby didn't make it.

Is your next batch silkies? I have some whites that I got from Texas, they are looking good, and some splash silkies from MO..not looking so good. MO. is usually a really good place to get eggs from..for me. ?? Good luck on your next batch. Mine are actually due June 1st..so guess I can't count them as a May hatch, unless setting them in May counts. ??

 

[Cynthia12]

Ha! Maybe someday there will be a contest for the back half of a chicken instead of head shots! Butt photos! Cute. Made me smile this morning.

 

[Cynthia12]

My little lonely baby is hatched! Still in the bator drying off. It's buff, with an EE comb. Dad was an OE, mom is a RSL. No green legs, but that's funny that the comb is different in a baby that will probably look more sex link. It's coloring isn't as dark as the mom..mom is red. This is going to be a pretty buff color. Will get photos when..she.. dries up.

 

[mlm Mike]

I have brahma in the bator waiting for me yet lol

these I took out late last night

love us Legbars

Come on Brahmas!

I candeled my eggs yesterday, I've given up trying to candle the Marans, and just do a sniff test at this point. It would be particularly horrible to have one explode in the bator with 31 twelve year olds in the room. Then again, maybe I wouldn't notice the smell after all!

Lockdown starts tomorrow!

I'm hoping for some OE and BCM to grow out. In the meantime I'm trying to decide what to hatch next...

Carrie

Good luck!

One of the Naked Neck eggs under my turkey hen is pipping!

Wonderful!

I am on day 3 and my shipped Bielefelder eggs are not looking good. The rolling air cell one is much improved, but still moves a little. I have another one like that too. The air cells on those two are way too big also. I think I will most likely just toss those 2.

There are a few others where the air cells seem large also, and only 1 or 2 that look good. (I only have 6 in the bator). Does this mean the eggs might be old?

I am hoping the broody's eggs are doing better, but I can't really check because she is hard to reach under her bush. I tried to give her the eggs that looked the best, so hopefully she will have better luck.

I have heard that Bielefelders can be hard to hatch, we'll see how this hatch turns out!

Good luck! I wouldn't toss unless weren't developing.

Only 3 of 7 eggs survived to lockdown. Fingers crossed for a healthy first hatch soon!

I hope the 3 hatch!

Ha! Maybe someday there will be a contest for the back half of a chicken instead of head shots! Butt photos! Cute. Made me smile this morning.

Oh, there will be now! @Sally Sunshine

My little lonely baby is hatched! Still in the bator drying off. It's buff, with an EE comb. Dad was an OE, mom is a RSL. No green legs, but that's funny that the comb is different in a baby that will probably look more sex link. It's coloring isn't as dark as the mom..mom is red. This is going to be a pretty buff color. Will get photos when..she.. dries up.

Glad she made it!