November/December "Hatch-a-Long"

[MrsJenSmith2007]

did your chicky with the pip hatch?

no

last night it was still moving somewhat, or at least I think so. I am doubting myself after opening the 2 older eggs I THOUGHT moved and seeing there is NO way they were moving as they died early on. My hubby is at home now and he said still no baby. Yesterday was hatch day and also no more pips so...? IF the pipped baby doesn't hatch before I get home, do I need to assist? Is it in danger since it has pipped and not hatched in 24 hours??

 

[MrsJenSmith2007]

So cute and colorful.

What kind of chicks? How many didn't have toes? WHere they your eggs? I wonder if it was a vitamin deficancy. I hope they do ok. I have a few specail needs chicks. They are very sweet.

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Sorry that was a visit from Sara. I'm sure you know but just in case you didn't, I thought I'd let you know about breeding 2 frizzles together. I haven't done it but have read a lot about it because i have 2 boys and a girl. If 2 frizzles produce a chick it's feathers will be VERY brittle and break off if you touch them. I have read lots of people saying it can cause death. After looking into it further and writing to people that have done it, it doesn't appear to be true. Extra curly very brittle feathers and possible issues from that, but not death. I don't know if it is every chick or some chicks. I haven't decided if I'm going to do it or not mine are only 10 weeks. Do you have pictures of your new chickens?

LOL, Hi Sara!!

I did NOT know that about Frizzles as they are a new breed to me. Very good to know though.

But maybe ok to cross with another one of my Bantam then? Like a straight Cochin? Def don't want to create sick birds if it can be prevented. If I did cross with a straight Cochin I would get SOME frizzles, just not all, right? I'm new to this breeding stuff! Thanks for the info! The only pics I have now are on my phone and can't load them. They were sent to me by the current owner. I am going to pick them up tomorrow evening and I will share pics for sure!! I also need to share some of my other feathered babies!! Haven't posted any yet! Especially my 4 week old because I would LOVE opinions on rooster or hen!

 

[familypendragon]

LOL, Hi Sara!!   I did NOT know that about Frizzles as they are a new breed to me.  Very good to know though.   But maybe ok to cross with another one of my Bantam then?  Like a straight Cochin?  Def don't want to create sick birds if it can be prevented.  If I did cross with a straight Cochin I would get SOME frizzles, just not all, right?  I'm new to this breeding stuff!  Thanks for the info!  The only pics I have now are on my phone and can't load them.  They were sent to me by the current owner.  I am going to pick them up tomorrow evening and I will share pics for sure!! I also need to share some of my other feathered babies!! Haven't posted any yet! Especially my 4 week old because I would LOVE opinions on rooster or hen!

Feel free to tell me "DUH!" But, you do know you are supposed to the new birds in quarantine away from any others for a month? I didn't know before and paid a lot for learning the hard way.

 

[Heidisgran]

Quote: most likely the chick will hatch on it's own........when they pip the shell it's so they can breath not because they are ready to hatch...I really think your temps are off some! don't give up on the others since it seems they are late bloomers..

let us know!!

 

[ShayBaby]

Single little salmon Faverolles bantam chick hatched! I've done a staggered hatch, since these are eggs from my own Fav girls, and have a chick due almost everyday for the next..well, until my bator can't hold any more. Muahaha. Next one due in a few days (I do have other young chicks to keep this guy company when he hits the brooder).
He's a beautiful little thing, too. Fluffy muff, heavily feathered legs and toes just like his parents, FLUFFY!!

 

[MrsJenSmith2007]

Feel free to tell me "DUH!"

But, you do know you are supposed to the new birds in quarantine away from any others for a month? I didn't know before and paid a lot for learning the hard way.

won't tell you DUH because I do appreciate the advice, but I do know that part! LOL I raised exotic birds for years before I got into chickens (and still have my sweet African Grey) and it's the same for them. You never know what kind of plague a bird could carry until you give it some time to show!

LOL

 

[MrsJenSmith2007]

most likely the chick will hatch on it's own........when they pip the shell it's so they can breath not because they are ready to hatch...I really think your temps are off some! don't give up on the others since it seems they are late bloomers..

let us know!!

I'm starting to think the same! I was going to order a new thermometer/hydrometer but I'm hoping to find one locally so I can get it in my bator right away. I really think something has to be off.

 

[Heidisgran]

Quote: there are some great articles if you do a search. unfortunately my brain doesn't retain details well anymore ( especially when I have a headache like today) but the articles cover the frizzle gene and how many are too many, things like that. I know of one person that has a "Frazzle" and the poor little things feathers break off so easily, she was worried it wouldn't be able to handle cold weather she's so bald....I had read that the genes that cause the damaged feathers can affect the health of the bird....but I don't know! the little chicken I referred to doesn't have any other issues but she's "ugly"

 

[DeannaA]

LOL, Hi Sara!!

I did NOT know that about Frizzles as they are a new breed to me. Very good to know though.

But maybe ok to cross with another one of my Bantam then? Like a straight Cochin? Def don't want to create sick birds if it can be prevented. If I did cross with a straight Cochin I would get SOME frizzles, just not all, right? I'm new to this breeding stuff! Thanks for the info! The only pics I have now are on my phone and can't load them. They were sent to me by the current owner. I am going to pick them up tomorrow evening and I will share pics for sure!! I also need to share some of my other feathered babies!! Haven't posted any yet! Especially my 4 week old because I would LOVE opinions on rooster or hen!

Yes, the frizzle and non frizzle will have some frizzle babies. WHen I bought eggs that were from a frizzle and non frizzle, I had 6 regular and 2 frizzles. I don't know if 25% is the norm, but that was what I got. I love my frizzles. They get cold easier too. I had to keep my babies in the brooder much longer because their feathers don't trap the heat like other birds. I am learning about them as well. There seems to be a lot of wrong info out there about them with nothing to back it up. They are super cute chickens. I love them. Can't wai to see the pictures.

Single little salmon Faverolles bantam chick hatched! I've done a staggered hatch, since these are eggs from my own Fav girls, and have a chick due almost everyday for the next..well, until my bator can't hold any more. Muahaha. Next one due in a few days (I do have other young chicks to keep this guy company when he hits the brooder).
He's a beautiful little thing, too. Fluffy muff, heavily feathered legs and toes just like his parents, FLUFFY!!

Yellow chicks seem to have extra cuteness power.

 

[Heidisgran]

Quote: usually if you order on amazon it arrives the next day