Pennsylvania!! Unite!!

[AnneInTheBurbs]

i would be Betty with a full freezer

Doesn't sound so bad when dinner hops into your backyard. They look like nice plump suckers.

 

[wingstone]

For those that don't know, I'm trying one of those Janoel incubators they sell on eBay. They are designed to roll the eggs. Mine is designed for 24 chicken, but I have 50 quail in it.

It is all plastic and uses a motor like normal egg trays to move a set of bars horizontally pushing the eggs so they roll. It seems they are moving, although some get flipped pointy end up sometimes. Water is similar to the Styrofoam ones. It moves back and forth every four hours or so.

My temperature fluctuates in my house and it isn't insulated, so we shall see. Truly bad case scenario to test it under.

Just letting it do it's thing, not really monitoring it. Adding water a couple times a day to keep humidity up. I have more eggs from the same batch in my normal incubator also unmonitored as a control.

I'll let you know in about 10 days how it works.

keep me posted, I quit hatching for that same reason, It is impossible to control the heat and humidity in my house...

 

[OneMountainAcres]

Is there anything that can be done to either prevent or correct cross beak? It looks like my little splash ameraucana chick has it. Right now, it's very slight but if there's anything I can do to keep it from getting any worse or to correct it, I want to do it. She my favorite chick of the bunch!

I also need a couple extra opinions on a name for this little guy. He's the little Rhodebar cockerel that I had to help hatch. He's still smaller than the rest but he's feisty and energetic. I'm thinking either Rosco or Link (Zelda would be the little rhodebar pullet lol)

Wynter was relaxing in the living room today after his foot soak. I feel bad for him. When he chooses to walk (usually only to come to me when I have food) he stomps like his feet are made of plastic and don't move. The good news is, it seems like the super glue has plugged the hole in his crop. I'm only giving him scrambled eggs and yogurt for now and I'm not letting him gorge on it. Just a little at a time.

his poor little toes!

 

[SilkieSensation]

Is there anything that can be done to either prevent or correct cross beak? It looks like my little splash ameraucana chick has it. Right now, it's very slight but if there's anything I can do to keep it from getting any worse or to correct it, I want to do it. She my favorite chick of the bunch!

I also need a couple extra opinions on a name for this little guy. He's the little Rhodebar cockerel that I had to help hatch. He's still smaller than the rest but he's feisty and energetic. I'm thinking either Rosco or Link (Zelda would be the little rhodebar pullet lol)

Wynter was relaxing in the living room today after his foot soak. I feel bad for him. When he chooses to walk (usually only to come to me when I have food) he stomps like his feet are made of plastic and don't move. The good news is, it seems like the super glue has plugged the hole in his crop. I'm only giving him scrambled eggs and yogurt for now and I'm not letting him gorge on it. Just a little at a time.

his poor little toes!

His feet don't look bad at all. Looks like he will lose the nail & tip of a couple toes & should heal up within a few days after. Blu-kote the stubs once the toes fall off & he will be fine.

No advice for the crop. Haven't dealt with that 1.

For the crossbeak, typically nothing you can do. It usually gets worse as they grow. A pic would help me tell how bad it is & be able to give advice from there. I've had a couple do really well & others there was just nothing I could do.

 

[wingstone]

slight dilemma.....
I need to remove quite a few drakes from the khaki campbell pen....
here's the problem, I have always had more customers than birds when it comes to duck, so I have never cooked one myself...little guidance needed, maybe roast like a chicken..
this looks good

 

[BullChick]

Aurora, there is a cross beak support group (should be in my signature). When it gets worse, use dog nail clippers or a Pedipaw to clip off the tip of the top beak. It has a quick like a nail, so be careful.
You will see when deep feeders and waterers are needed. Fermented feed is awesome for cross beaks! It makes it easy for them to eat, and the water in it ensures that they are getting fluids. Crossbeak hens can lay and brood.

 

[SilkieSensation]

slight dilemma..... I need to remove quite a few drakes from the khaki campbell pen.... here's the problem, I have always had more customers than birds when it comes to duck, so I have never cooked one myself...little guidance needed, maybe roast like a chicken.. this looks good

The only duck I've ever cooked went right in the roaster pan with my chicken & turkey to make my version of turducken for Christmas diner.

 

[chiques chicks]

slight dilemma..... I need to remove quite a few drakes from the khaki campbell pen.... here's the problem, I have always had more customers than birds when it comes to duck, so I have never cooked one myself...little guidance needed, maybe roast like a chicken.. this looks good

My neighbor smoked one the other year for Christmas. I know they've processed a few, no idea how they cook them.

 

[OneMountainAcres]

His feet don't look bad at all. Looks like he will lose the nail & tip of a couple toes & should heal up within a few days after. Blu-kote the stubs once the toes fall off & he will be fine.

No advice for the crop. Haven't dealt with that 1.

For the crossbeak, typically nothing you can do. It usually gets worse as they grow. A pic would help me tell how bad it is & be able to give advice from there. I've had a couple do really well & others there was just nothing I could do.

I just walked into the bathroom and he was up and moving and chasing me around lol. I think he's slowly starting to feel better

here are a couple pictures of the possible cross beak baby. She was NOT cooperative about it.

Aurora, there is a cross beak support group (should be in my signature). When it gets worse, use dog nail clippers or a Pedipaw to clip off the tip of the top beak. It has a quick like a nail, so be careful.
You will see when deep feeders and waterers are needed. Fermented feed is awesome for cross beaks! It makes it easy for them to eat, and the water in it ensures that they are getting fluids. Crossbeak hens can lay and brood.

Thanks, I'll check it out. I'm on mobile right now so I don't see the signatures. I already do fermented feed and I'm going to introduce a nipple waterer to them soon. I wanted to see if there was any way to correct it because I was hoping to show her someday if I could. At least (if she's a she) I'll get some beautiful eggs

 

[wingstone]

Quote: might want to check but I think cross beak is hereditary in most cases