You know, my biggest fear about the safety holes is that, one time i tried it on an egg, and i didnt have gloves on, and that egg legit EXPLODED! SO I have a hugongous fear of safety holes now.I'm probably too hands on with my hatching but I got my hatch rates to go up significantly with my shipped eggs by adding safety holes, and assisting more if needed. I hope if you do decide to add the safety holes they help!
yeah they would, good broodies, and good layers!I'm more excited to see how these chicks grow. The size is a key factor for us right now. We are setting up the chicks pen that I'm keeping from this hatch, my Cochin started laying so I think this means I should hatch a few of hers when this hatch is overI bet Cochin/BJG crosses would look stunning in my layer flock.
I could only imagine what that was like
I was thinking about selling some chicks in the spring at a chicken swap, but I'm not sure if I want to. I guess it all depends on how these grow out because if they grow out good for meat birds and I take pics of their progress from beginning to end, it could be pretty good for us to sell them.
My Mom cracked open an egg from the grocery store to bake a cake one time and there was a deformed chick inside
I don't think she ate eggs for years after that. 
she said the same about the Thanksgiving turkeys we are raising in the spring
My Mom cracked open an egg from the grocery store to bake a cake one time and there was a deformed chick inside
I'm actually going to bring them a roasting chicken fully cleaned for them to cook for family dinner. She asked for no spare parts
I candle first before I make a safety hole for this reason. I've read that before, no thanks!
