NorthTexasWink
Songster
I'm sooo excited and thrilled for you Cap!
Just spent the day reworking my roosts in the henhouse, crated up the last of my excess for sale chicks and delivering them. Now all I have left are my 10 (positive one is an EE roo), plus the neighbor's 4 I'm holding until she gets back from vacation next week. I'll be without any Cuckoo Marans, as this last guy wanted 2 and I only had 1 not spoken for, so sold him mine. I'll replace it, or get something else later.
So, in two days I sold 15 8wk old pullets and more than tripled the chick order price of 25. Yup, I'm a believer now, and more importantly, so is HE! Of course, we've spent about $500 on henhouse and run, and feed and equipment. Could have saved more $$ there if we'd scavenged harder for lumber, but HE isn't at 100% and it's either been raining or hot or both.
I've heard from 4-5 more folks nearby that were interested in my chickens, but didn't move fast enough and have now missed out. Thinking about a reorder of chicks, but doubt they'd be laying before the holidays and cold weather, so probably not this year. Unless I get some just for me.
Just spent the day reworking my roosts in the henhouse, crated up the last of my excess for sale chicks and delivering them. Now all I have left are my 10 (positive one is an EE roo), plus the neighbor's 4 I'm holding until she gets back from vacation next week. I'll be without any Cuckoo Marans, as this last guy wanted 2 and I only had 1 not spoken for, so sold him mine. I'll replace it, or get something else later.
So, in two days I sold 15 8wk old pullets and more than tripled the chick order price of 25. Yup, I'm a believer now, and more importantly, so is HE! Of course, we've spent about $500 on henhouse and run, and feed and equipment. Could have saved more $$ there if we'd scavenged harder for lumber, but HE isn't at 100% and it's either been raining or hot or both.
I've heard from 4-5 more folks nearby that were interested in my chickens, but didn't move fast enough and have now missed out. Thinking about a reorder of chicks, but doubt they'd be laying before the holidays and cold weather, so probably not this year. Unless I get some just for me.
great to know.
It was not me that had mentioned the medical tape...I never have the best of luck with cracked eggs...lol. That's fantastic that it worked for you!!!! Right on!! 
Eleven days with a crack...impressive! 
