Michigan

[Olive Hill]

The mode of hatching has nothing to do with it. I've hatched hundreds in an incubator, none of which became human friendly on my watch, because I don't have time to play with hundreds of chicks that I have no intention of having as pets. On the other hand, I've had both broody hatched and incubator hatched chicks that the kids latched onto as "pets" who have become very friendly. If you handle chickens they will be more likely to get used to it; if you don't, they won't. Aside from the occasional strong personality towards one end of the spectrum or the other -- I had a Light Brahma that wouldn't leave me alone despite never having been handled, and an EE roo who was flighty as all get out despite having been handled -- it really is that simple.

 

[Olive Hill]

Ya'll do know there's 2 weeks to chick days, right?!

 

[Avalon1984]

The chicks I got from Avalon are right around 6 weeks I think... My babies are going on 2 weeks. Pins are starting to come in on 2 of Leila's chicks. Marketer charged the coop door today. I think she is getting ansy, and wants out. Gonna give her some shredded lettuce in a bit...
2 days off coming... What to do with myself...
Oh, and little cripple toes is fine. She's still got the bad toes, but she goes up and down the ramp just fine... Actually, I think she is an it at the moment. Its one of the ones I am not sure about yet...

Awwww. Yeah!

 

[uchytil]

Do you know how frustrating it is not to be able to share my very first hatch with y'all?

You're a lucky Momma Laura! Very nice looking brood! Did you sex them? Again, wow, lucky you...

 

[kimmie6067]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!!!!!!! I am soooooo happy to have been invited to the group. I don't know what kind of chickens to get, what I want are brown egg layers that are on the friendly side. I don't know if I should get day old or ones already started. Please help me with advice, all is welcome because I am a newbie for sure. Does anyone know where I ought to get them? My local elevator orders from a hatchery here in Michigan Zeeland I think.

Kimmie

 

[Mom 2em All]

I forgot to multi-quote..

yep, RaZ, the Uggos were broody hatched and raised.

Sam- Ive got two pairs of Uggos left. Of the whtie and black splash variety.

Im pretty sure two are roos- no idea what I am going to do with them...

Don't everyone fight over them all at once...

 

[Olive Hill]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!!!!!!! I am soooooo happy to have been invited to the group. I don't know what kind of chickens to get, what I want are brown egg layers that are on the friendly side. I don't know if I should get day old or ones already started. Please help me with advice, all is welcome because I am a newbie for sure. Does anyone know where I ought to get them? My local elevator orders from a hatchery here in Michigan Zeeland I think.

Kimmie

Most feed stores in MI do. Townline Hatchery. They're a good place to order from, good customer service and hardy birds, but they do have limited selection as far as breeds go.

 

[RBahmer]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!!!!!!! I am soooooo happy to have been invited to the group. I don't know what kind of chickens to get, what I want are brown egg layers that are on the friendly side. I don't know if I should get day old or ones already started. Please help me with advice, all is welcome because I am a newbie for sure. Does anyone know where I ought to get them? My local elevator orders from a hatchery here in Michigan Zeeland I think.

Kimmie

I like your Avatar. Looks like my Lakenvelder rooster Louis. Isa Browns are good brown egg layers.

 

[RBahmer]

ok...wonder why that posted twice ? This place is messed up LOL

 

[RBahmer]

ok...wonder why that posted twice ? This place is messed up LOL

This site is REALLY messed up. Now one of them are gone. Either that or I have lost my mind LOL