November/December "Hatch-a-Long"

[Heidisgran]

4 English Orps.......1 Serama pipped..........................
Not that I am watching the incubator every 1/2 hr..........................

Pinocchio

 

[Lynnae4913]

well in "my opinion" it sounds like the parents nutrition....chick food is a wonderful base but so much more is needed.

I have crumbles mixed with scratch available at all times but once a day they get a semi fermented mix of food....I only ferment with apple cider vinegar fresh daily...I can't stomach the fermented feed that sits in a barrel non stop....anyway I mix their food with hot water, oatmeal, apple cider vinegar, yogurt, cayenne pepper, garlic powder and any left overs in the fridge that no one wants....the apple cider vinegar helps strengthen their immune system....cayenne pepper and garlic boost them and us in so many ways....many people swear that it cures blackhead....plus they get treats...I buy them mustard leaves and turnip greens...I started that because my guineas need they're fruits and veg but all the chickens love them too! I add apple cider vinegar or vitamins to their water everyday...in the summer they get electrolytes and vitamin mix...

I have to say their feathers are vibrant and so are their combs and waddles the most beautiful red....and every girl lays almost everyday...they slow a little in very wet weather...but if I incubate an egg it hatches!

well that's what I do here!

Wow, that's a lot! I do give mine scraps from the kitchen and garden... and they do appear to be quite happy and healthy. It's only the Brahma eggs I'm having trouble with. The others all hatch fine. At least I know what to do now with my bumper crop of cayenne peppers! I wondered if that was ok to give to chickens. Just not enough time in the day to research every question that crosses my mind. Often times when doing the research, you end up with 50 (at least) opinions and still have to make a decision on what you're going to do.

Thanks, I appreciate your input!

 

[Heidisgran]

Quote: oh yea...both dads I used this year are brahmas..."Oreo" is a dark brahma...."Colonial Sanders" is and green and blue partridge brahma....we usually just refer to him as "the colonial"

 

[Heidisgran]

Quote: oh yea...both dads I used this year are brahmas..."Oreo" is a dark brahma...."Colonial Sanders" is and green and blue partridge brahma....we usually just refer to him as "the colonial"
and if anyone isn't looking just right...and we did have some bronchitis this year....I use vet rx.....I slather it on their combs and feet

 

[SequoyahFarms]

First egg pipped!! It's one of the silkied ameraucanas and its only day 19! I guess I'd better hurry up and get the brooder ready!!

 

[chickydee64]

One blue...one black English Orp so far................................

 

[Heidisgran]

congrats

 

[Tsagirl]

Ohhhh yeaaaahhhh!!!! Congrats to everyone!!!! I cannot wait till my first pip. They are wiggling but have not pipped yet. Probably tomorrow or Friday! Watching the bator every 20 min. hahhahahaha!!!

 

[SoManyHats]

I just set 6 eggs to test my homemade bator. So early November for me! They are random barnyard mix donated for the project.

Here's a link to my incubator post:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...-miss-prissy-style-lots-of-pics#post_12167406

I'm so excited!

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[Bens-Hens]

Good luck somanyhats, we use a DIY incubator and so far have had some great hatches.

May the hatch be with you all!