North Carolina

[Hollowoakfarm]

Hmmmmm....that would actually make a good place to meet up with BYCers one day for a gather! Right on the interstate, too! Why haven't I thought of it before?

 

[greenchickenman]

Not a bad idea.

 

[moomoodiddy]

I think we should have one in the Charlotte area

 

[jaredschickens]

Davie for me.

 

[The Howards]

Yeah I'm right of of 87. I'm about five min from chasons if I drive fast. Lol

Welcome. I'm in the same area.

 

[jdeoliveira74]

I think its $68 I emailedthem its says ten or more and they will work a deal on pricing
Jon

I might be interested (depending on where you are...hehe)  Right now my soy-free organic feed is costing us an arm, a let and a partial torso!!     I wonder how much they charge for shipping since they are in Ohio (pooey...I use to live in OH!!) and whether or not they offer organic/soy-free together...I couldn't find that (then again, I was having "help" looking.  "oh look mommy, chickies")

Side note...how I found out about the snow: DD1 gets spooked by the cat going up the stairs, falls down the stairs, gets up and cries..."mommy I hurt myself and God made it rain big fluffy drops!"  Yeah....  Ducks were LOVING it...chicks, not so much!!  LOL

 

[tick22]

We started to get big ole snow flakes around 4ish for an hour and a half then it stopped. Was awesome to watch, the chickens ran to their cops while thew kids played in it or really just went about their business. I had to herd them in later. Right now it is still pretty, but I am thinking tomorrow it will be gone, almost gone with patches or a wet mess... Kind of wish for more and earlier to enjoy it more. Was in town when it started, lots of people ran outside just to see, feel and let it hit them. Funny how we love a little snow.....

 

[Moores6]

The one by the WCA does! I know there is a jewish one that is supposed to be really good towards Pittsboro.

Do you happen to know the name of the Jewish one towards Pittsboro.
Sharon

 

[Chasity]

I am thinkin of gettin my first bator...was lookin at this one from TSC...."Little Giant Still-Air Incubator"...what are yalls opinions?

I use the square Styrofoam one now for a while, and have a low mortality rate. I do pick carefully what to put in them. I also have a turner, but have only used it once for a short time, and removed before 16th day. It was purchased at TSC. And if I keep a check on temp, moisture and turn by hand... each time as soon as the chicks have dry hair they go in the brooder box and I spray it down and start the next group.
If you get something like this be sure not to put it near a window or draft where temp is likely to change because you will have to adjust the temp manually when it spikes half-way through as the chicks form. I also line the bottom with a cloth to be replaced with each quick clean and back to being loaded. It will NOT be turned off till it starts to get cold! Chris (DS-1) went to look at what it was called and it is the same as you are looking at. Get a good hydrometer if you by one of these, and you would have to keep a close eye on it as well for micro adjustments. I don't think they come with a Turner, but that does not mean that you can not get one separate. I was just afraid the little ones would get legs caught in the turner if left in, so when I am real busy I left it for a while, but removed it. I also have used it to hatch quail for the neighbor at the same time as our Turken, and Am eggs.

Right now I have 5 EE's out and in a brooder a few more to go, 1 Silkie and 2 more to go. The EE's eggs were found under a pool, and she is known for doing this, and this is how I turned the bator on last year too. Last year we found them in the ducks nest. I guess if I had found it a few days later there would have been more, but I also have others on a different time frame because I check it often. I don't recommend having as many dates, because it can get confusing, but each to their own. DO mark dates that they go in on eggs, not just a chart or calender.

Chicks from last year's hatch.


I think most people would prefer the type that will regulate the temp for them. I don't mind turning and checking to alter the temp, and/or moisture levels. Healthy Happy Birds! That is what maters. A may buy a bigger one some day, or twist the hubby's arm, so that he will build me one ...

I can hatch even more at once then!

 

[TarheelBirdy]

I have one broody hen, and if I did my math right, I should be having some chicks within the next few days. I'm so anxious! I can't wait to see how she does. She's sitting on 14 eggs!

Hi there, we are in Liberty, not too far from you.