New Mexico

[PeepsBMobbin]

I can see that an incubator would be a lot more predictable...

How exciting that they are hatching already!

 

[dak]

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About 20 out and more pipped. Plenty of Blacks. Only about 4 Blues so far.

 

[jenn-E]

I agree that the incubator is more reliable for hatching, but I love watching my broody with her babies. It's amazing to think that we kept the chicks in a box in the garage for weeks and she has them running all over the yard at just a few days old. It's so cool to hear the chicks & mama keeping up a constant conversation with each other & to see her teaching them the ways of the world.

 

[PeepsBMobbin]

Any pictures Dak? I am dying to see my new babies. (I am going to be getting some of the blacks.) Pick out some good ones for me!

Sorry you are not getting more blues? Were you hoping for more of the blues?

 

[blaundee]

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You will LOVE those chicks! They are so beautiful and have great temperaments, I am so hooked!!!

I was going to go to a chicken swap in Bloomfield this afternoon, then go swipe some chicks from DAK, but I'm feeling pretty awful today... I guess I was too old to have my wisdom teeth taken out...

 

[dak]

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You will LOVE those chicks! They are so beautiful and have great temperaments, I am so hooked!!!

I was going to go to a chicken swap in Bloomfield this afternoon, then go swipe some chicks from DAK, but I'm feeling pretty awful today... I guess I was too old to have my wisdom teeth taken out...

31 chicks out. 21 Blacks, 6 Blues, 4 Lavs. 2 eggs that were set a day later are still cooking. Removed and candled the rest and discarded the late quittesr. I turned down the main incubator a few tenths of a degree since this hatch went a bit early for my liking.

I wanted more blues because I want to replace my Blue cock, and my only blue hen lays a green egg and has been sent to the eating egg pen.

 

[blaundee]

Congrats on the gorgeous babies, DAK

And thanks for the new chickies...

I'm really exicted about this new project!!!

 

[dak]

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Good! The last two egg hatched after you left, both Lavs. Total 33 chicks.

Are you feeling any better?

I didn't get an answer from Tom regarding age to apply wingbands, but he did say to only apply them about half way along the length of the band, not fully to the crease in the band. He also said you won't see them on Ameraucanas that show.

He also said that his white was the same age as the black, but starting to molt.

 

[blaundee]

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Good! The last two egg hatched after you left, both Lavs. Total 33 chicks.

Are you feeling any better?

I didn't get an answer from Tom regarding age to apply wingbands, but he did say to only apply them about half way along the length of the band, not fully to the crease in the band. He also said you won't see them on Ameraucanas that show.

He also said that his white was the same age as the black, but starting to molt.

Yes, I started feeling better on Sunday afternoon right before we went to your house and have felt good since

I had a great time looking at your birds and talking to you, I love going to your house.

That's good to know about the wingbands on Ameraucanas... I was under the impression that for a good impression all "serious" breeders should use wingbands and if you don't use them people think you aren't serious!!! lol I'm perfectly happy not using the wingbands!

That makes a lot of sense about the black and the white... explains a lot.

What projects, if any, can recessive white be used for? Any ideas?

 

[Mike32]

I loaded another batch in the incubator and am wondering what you guys like your humidity at for our area.