Pennsylvania!! Unite!!

[sharron]

Thank you!
I'm hunting for Salmon Faverolles in the area, since no hatchery seems to have them right now. What's up with that!
Also probably going to go to the Uniontown Poultry Show in a couple weeks to see if they have any, and maybe some other kinds too.

get there early if you go, this time of the year, its crazy

 

[AUNT KAT]

I am from Dover, PA. I am new to the site and chickens. Still in the preparation stage, finding a coop and that kinda thing. Love this site.

HI!!!! WELCOME!!!

ME ME ME! (now to figure out how to get it that far

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IF YOU ARE HEADING THIS WAY, LET ME KNOW!!!! AND WE CAN PUT THE WORD OUT- ANYONE GOING THAT WAY WITH A TRUCK.....lol?

Hey, Pennsylvanians! I'm new to the site, but definitely not new to chickens. We have a small backyard flock, but I think I've been able to convince my mom to double it. We're getting 8 or 9 new chickens, starting with some Ameraucanas (I'm pretty sure they're just EEs though) tomorrow from the local feed store. So excited!

HELLO!!!!!

I'm still up for having a PA!! Unite!! Swap and Party here at my house. Does June 22nd seems to be a good day for those interested? It's cool if somebody wants to organize an "incubator building workshop" sometime during that day, I just don't have any experience in that area!!

I'm in for the swap!!! Don't know how to build a bator though! Gonna have enough struggle trying to renovate the barn and build runs like I want, but no time like the present to learn with hubby going to be gone so much.

I guess I am not totally banned after all! I couldn't post or message for a couple days, though.

I am thrilled you are happy with the Ameraucanas, Heather!
I put 8 OEs and 10 Ams in lockdown two nights ago and so far 15 of the 18 total little buggers hatched! I still have another 3 dozen incubating. I will see what I have in June and decide if they stay or go to the MD swap. A lot of the bantam Ams I hatched 3wks ago look single bearded & clean faced. I am not thrilled about that.

Other than the OEs and Ams, I have at least 2 chocolate bantam Orps 3 Mille Fleur bantam Cochins hatched, too! I have another I can't tell if it's a Cochin or an Orp. One of the duck eggs has a pip as well. I am actually quite thrilled! This is the first good setting I have had since I got this incubator. Out of 80 eggs set, I would put less than 10 into lockdown. I haven't touched the setting, but I am running higher humidity now (40-50% 1-18 days and 67-74% 19-21).

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So glad everything worked out for you!!!!

 

[AUNT KAT]

Hey all, just a question. With strong storms expected the next couple days, what do you guys do if power goes out and you are incubating eggs???? Anyone have suggestions for how I can prepare? Wish I had seen the forecast earlier for hubby to hook up the generator. if it holds off til he comes home, that is what I am gonna do.

 

[missydcpc]

Hey, Pennsylvanians! I'm new to the site, but definitely not new to chickens. We have a small backyard flock, but I think I've been able to convince my mom to double it. We're getting 8 or 9 new chickens, starting with some Ameraucanas (I'm pretty sure they're just EEs though) tomorrow from the local feed store. So excited!

Welcome! I'm sure someone close to you must have real Americaunnas, check the link in my siggy to see who's close to you.

I'm still up for having a PA!! Unite!! Swap and Party here at my house. Does June 22nd seems to be a good day for those interested? It's cool if somebody wants to organize an "incubator building workshop" sometime during that day, I just don't have any experience in that area!!

Currently works for me.

Thank you! I'm hunting for Salmon Faverolles in the area, since no hatchery seems to have them right now. What's up with that! Also probably going to go to the Uniontown Poultry Show in a couple weeks to see if they have any, and maybe some other kinds too.

Beaglady has them, she's north of HBG

Can you hatch your own? I have large fowl Salmon Faverolle eggs.

See...told ya she had them

Was thinking the same thing LOL Welcome. Good place for questions of all sorts Awesome! Welcome aboard the gang. There are a LOT of short poultry folks here...just saying..and than galgo98 is like 10' tall compared to all the other gals here

I IS NOT SHORT!!!!

Hey all, just a question. With strong storms expected the next couple days, what do you guys do if power goes out and you are incubating eggs???? Anyone have suggestions for how I can prepare? Wish I had seen the forecast earlier for hubby to hook up the generator. if it holds off til he comes home, that is what I am gonna do.

Depends on how long it's out for. I know lots of people put blankets on the bators to keep the temp steady...even if it does go out (happened to us during the NYD hatch, it often just slows down the hatch..mine took 3 additional days...and I prolly would've hatched more if I had this thing called patience....

 

[fisherlady]

Hey all, just a question. With strong storms expected the next couple days, what do you guys do if power goes out and you are incubating eggs???? Anyone have suggestions for how I can prepare? Wish I had seen the forecast earlier for hubby to hook up the generator. if it holds off til he comes home, that is what I am gonna do.

I don't incubate, so this is just an opinion based on another animal baby technique I have used.... I would get some water bottles (like the 16oz size) and fill them with warm water (around same temp as your incubator is running) and place them into the bator to act as 'heaters' for if the power does go out. Between wrapping the bator in blankets and your 'hot water bottles' inside it should help hold the temp for at least a few extra hours. Hopefully you don't have to manually turn the eggs while the power is out because I wouldn't open the bator any more than is absolutely needed.

 

[SilkieSensation]

ONE WHO NEEDS another COOLERBATOR was just given 20 ameracauna eggs to hatch, good thing another cochin is broody, will she get the marans or the ameras? lol

Half of each, the rest to the bator.

It was alot....... We left some in the pen for the duck.. regretted that idea today loll. 150-200 feet of yard by about 25-30 feet wide... lots of raking.. my hands are semi blisterd .. gah.

Note to self: Leaves for chickens, NOT for ducks!

Thank you!
I'm hunting for Salmon Faverolles in the area, since no hatchery seems to have them right now. What's up with that!
Also probably going to go to the Uniontown Poultry Show in a couple weeks to see if they have any, and maybe some other kinds too.

Salmon Favs are a rare breed & the farm supply stores don't carry rares. A lot of the hatcheries don't even have them, especially if you want good quality.

You may want to check with SilkieSensations... she may have the Salmons.... I think someone further east has them too, but can't remember. The folks read through the posts though when they come on, so someone else will probably chip in. Silkie is down toward Wheeling, so not too far away from you depending on what area of Pittsburgh you are from.

Just a couple banties in the bator.

Yeah, I asked Silkie, but she only has bantams of those hatching in a couple weeks and I need large fowl for this flock.

Fingers crossed somebody else is hatching a few soon.

Yup, she did.

HI!!!! WELCOME!!!
IF YOU ARE HEADING THIS WAY, LET ME KNOW!!!! AND WE CAN PUT THE WORD OUT- ANYONE GOING THAT WAY WITH A TRUCK.....lol?
HELLO!!!!!
I'm in for the swap!!! Don't know how to build a bator though! Gonna have enough struggle trying to renovate the barn and build runs like I want, but no time like the present to learn with hubby going to be gone so much.
So glad everything worked out for you!!!!

I really need a truck. Anyone have a truck for sale really cheap or 1 to trade for a car

Hey all, just a question. With strong storms expected the next couple days, what do you guys do if power goes out and you are incubating eggs???? Anyone have suggestions for how I can prepare? Wish I had seen the forecast earlier for hubby to hook up the generator. if it holds off til he comes home, that is what I am gonna do.

Just insulate them with blankets or towels as best you can & don't open them. Temp drops will usually just delay your hatch.

Welcome! I'm sure someone close to you must have real Americaunnas, check the link in my siggy to see who's close to you.
Currently works for me.
Beaglady has them, she's north of HBG
See...told ya she had them
I IS NOT SHORT!!!!
Depends on how long it's out for. I know lots of people put blankets on the bators to keep the temp steady...even if it does go out (happened to us during the NYD hatch, it often just slows down the hatch..mine took 3 additional days...and I prolly would've hatched more if I had this thing called patience....

We don't call it short, we call it vertically challenged.

Besides, keeps us from having to duck when going in the coop.

 

[SilkieSensation]

I don't incubate, so this is just an opinion based on another animal baby technique I have used.... I would get some water bottles (like the 16oz size) and fill them with warm water (around same temp as your incubator is running) and place them into the bator to act as 'heaters' for if the power does go out. Between wrapping the bator in blankets and your 'hot water bottles' inside it should help hold the temp for at least a few extra hours. Hopefully you don't have to manually turn the eggs while the power is out because I wouldn't open the bator any more than is absolutely needed.

The bottles for heat sinks is a good idea if you have room. I run my bators crammed full most of the time. During power outage, DO NOT TURN. You don't want to open the bator because it will let all of your heat out.

 

[missydcpc]

No, I really am not short...I'm 5*9. I'm almost as tall as Chad....it's the rest of you who drank coffee as infants.

 

[missydcpc]

Ok, off to peel wallpaper....:/

 

[fisherlady]

Ok, off to peel wallpaper....

Now there's a comment that makes me almost glad I am at work today!!! Hate that!!! (come to think of it, I don't much like painting either... I guess I am decoratively challenged!

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