North Idaho / Eastern Washington

[CGilbert]

I just successfully tube fed my rooster. Hooray!

I'm so sorry you are having to go through this

 

[CGilbert]

Ok, #1, everyone's invited over. We're having a grand ol time tonight. Bring more wine.


#2: everyone keeps talking about scalding. I just kill and pluck. Am I doing something wrong?

 

[CGilbert]

Ok, #1, everyone's invited over. We're having a grand ol time tonight. Bring more wine.


#2: everyone keeps talking about scalding. I just kill and pluck. Am I doing something wrong?

Oh, and no judging. My 3:30 is comparable to most everyone else's 5:30. I go to sleep at 8:30 (or at least to bed)

 

[Saris]

I'm so sorry you are having to go through this

Thank you. I'm sorry too, but it's a learning experience. he perked up a lot after the feeding, I'm sure he'll do better once he gets more fluids and energy. I don't really even want to keep him if I can get a better quality bird, but I can't just let him die if I can save him. If he pulls through and doesn't carry the gene I need I will contact a rooster sanctuary or something.

 

[CGilbert]

Thank you. I'm sorry too, but it's a learning experience. he perked up a lot after the feeding, I'm sure he'll do better once he gets more fluids and energy. I don't really even want to keep him if I can get a better quality bird, but I can't just let him die if I can save him. If he pulls through and doesn't carry the gene I need I will contact a rooster sanctuary or something. 

I'm pm'ing you. Give me a call

 

[firedragon1982]

Very pretty!
And is that one of those egg skelters?

Yes it is... My husband is having a very difficult time realizing the US is the ONLY country to refrigerate eggs because of the insane wash/sanitize methods we have for commercial egg production.

 

[WPFarmstead]

Yes it is... My husband is having a very difficult time realizing the US is the ONLY country to refrigerate eggs because of the insane wash/sanitize methods we have for commercial egg production.

Where did you get it? I would love one of those.

 

[UGLYFOOT]

I think I'm going to ask my husband for one of these for my birthday: 

http://www.amazon.com/Yardbird-21833-Chicken-Plucker/dp/B01BI5D0MK/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1459034361&sr=8-5&keywords=chicken+plucker

I like the fact that the bin is removeable for cleaning. and the fact that it comes on wheels already...

I am going to build one I think. Around $200.00. Seems fairly simple. Or I'll talk DH into that one!

 

[Scram85]

Are all of you finished with your hatches? I was able to borrow a GQF incubator. I am have it running to get the temp/humidity right. However, I feel like I need to prepare more (like studying for a final). lol. Any advice on the hows and whats of incubating before I set my first batch?

 

[Saris]

Are all of you finished with your hatches? I was able to borrow a GQF incubator. I am have it running to get the temp/humidity right. However, I feel like I need to prepare more (like studying for a final). lol. Any advice on the hows and whats of incubating before I set my first batch?

Not done yet, I have 4 out and 4 more pips.