Mille Fleur Cochin project, F1 update pix

[amazondoc]

What are you idjits doing up at this time of night??

I have thought about trimming or plucking.....I should probably get busy and do it!

Also....last night I candled yet another batch of araucana eggs (10) and cochin eggs (6) on their way into the hatcher. Yet again, ALL the cochin eggs were clear. This time I did at least get 2 araucana eggs developing -- which is better than I've been doing! I'm hoping the oncoming spring will make a difference, cause I REALLY don't want to switch roos or pluck all those fluffy little bottoms!

 

[bantyman]

Hey Doc

Idjits?

I havent heard that word for a lot of years Takes me back a looooooooooong time This idjit got off work at 3:30 AM and getting ready for bed But anyway Sorry about your eggs being clear As I said before I think they are seasonal Mine picked up last year when the weather warmed up And then you couldnt stop the roo with a brick wall Good luck this Spring

Mike

 

[amazondoc]

Have fun sleeping! I am leaving for the Newnan show RIGHT NOW. Crossing my fingers that I DON'T come home with any more birds!

 

[JOSHSBANTAMS]

I thought it might be a seasonal thing but the sets in December and the first part of January I was still getting about 85% Fertile and my Silkies haven’t had a problem. I went ahead and trimmed and plucked their bums bare. My Roo had a ton of new fluff back there so that’s more than likely what there problem was. I don’t know we’ll see a week if the last bunch are fertile it might have just been a fluke or something. Also I wonder if the eggs might have gotten too cold while I was storing them.

My wife thinks it odd that I get up several times a night to check my email and stuff so I’m just as crazy as you all.

 

[pokey]

i was up because the baby was giving me heartburn from hades!!!plus i'm just a byc freak...... doc if you come home with more birds i'll take some araucanas from ya so you will have room for the newbies......

 

[bantyman]

Hey all

Been awhile but Im back Glad to say that my black mottled roo has been doing the rooster thing with my millie hen Im so glad

She started laying pullet eggs evry 3-4 days so I decided it was time for the roo So my plan is in motion If this one dont work I have 2 other roos that would love the chance to be with a hen other than another roo

Will keep all of everybody up on what happens maybe even if there are some fertile eggs And Lynnes eggs are doing just great They are supposed to hatch next week Till later

Mike

 

[bantyman]

Hey all

Hey doc!! Did you come home with any new family members from Newnan? Still looking forward to seeing you at Dalton

Mike

 

[sara]

Quote:
You don't have to pluck, just take scissors and trim them

 

[wwmicasa1]

Quote:
Mike,

I am so pleased that the eggs are coming along. Can't wait to hear about the hatch.

Here are some pics of Nov 08 hatch in the grow-out pen. They are F2's which are the same as the eggs you have in the bator.

Nice little cockerel in the background & 2 pullets up front.

Good type on this little girl

Another view

 

[bantyman]

Hey Lynne

I was wrong about the due date Its this Friday Will let everyone know this weekend what happened My little mottled roo is from Hattrick and Judy Gant bloodlines and they look great That whole hatch was good He is here to put type in my birds which I am hoping he does If he dont do the job then I have 2 Karl Ray roos that would love the chance I am really impressed with the pics of your F2's

Like the way

they turned out Hoping these

turn out as good They should put some real good

type in mine As I have said before you have done a fantastic job on these Keep up the good work

Mike