She said/He said Who's right? Who's wrong? No one!

[AmyLynn2374]

They are so hit and miss. I've sold out in days, and I've sat on them for three months. It just takes the right people, they're not for everyone, but I'm the only one around with them right now. That's why I took a few days off, turning a rabbit hutch and run into a mega brooder

It's funny because the first time that I saw the polish, I did not care for them. Then I had two hatch. (Got rid of the roo and could kick myself!) They both had awesome personalities and my hen is one of my favorites!!! Same thing w/turkens. I never liked the looks of those either, until I hatched out a couple. Now I just want some with cleaner necks so that I can start my show girl lines....lol Hopefully this hatch will produce that. I do not care for and don't think I ever will, the Aracaunas. I'm not a big fan of the cheek tufts. My nn/ee has a couple, so funny looking and she is my favorite girl, (she's rather homely though....lol), but I would not intentionally go for the Aracaunas.

 

[scflock]

They are the hardest sale, but people will drive from the longest distances to buy them. My rooster is gorgeous, and breeds well

 

[FridayYet]

Subscribing - will start my first try with the Brinsea 20 Advance with the turner and humidity pump. I needed a bator that would take care of things if I got distracted, which happens a lot.... (LOL)

They will be shipped eggs so I'm not hoping for much, but it will be a fun experiment!

 

[scflock]

Subscribing - will start my first try with the Brinsea 20 Advance with the turner and humidity pump.  I needed a bator that would take care of things if I got distracted, which happens a lot.... (LOL)

They will be shipped eggs so I'm not hoping for much, but it will be a fun experiment!

That incubator will give you the best shot. Poultry man just hatched 36/40 shipped eggs in a 40 advance

 

[FridayYet]

I figured with the altitude (5000') and super low humidity here, I need all the help I can get.

 

[AmyLynn2374]

I figured with the altitude (5000') and super low humidity here, I need all the help I can get.

Have you read some of the articles on higher altitudes? It is harder to hatch at higher altitudes. While most sources site high altitudes at 8000-12000 ft, cook books do at 3000. It wouldn't hurt to check out some of the tips for higher altitude hatching.

 

[FridayYet]

Thanks Amy, I just finished the whole high altitude thread. Probably won't try the soda lime for CO2 scrubbing, but may up my humidity to a bit more than I planned. Decide on when you will start your side-by-side hatchalong?

 

[Math]

I set aside 5-8 turkeys for breeding stock every year, and the rest of the turkeys go to market.  We just sold 92 of last year's layer flock, so we've already downsized.  As my EE and olive egger hatchlings are identifiable by sex, the males will go away, and the broilers already have dates on the calendar.  So by July, we should be down to about 250-275, and after Thanksgiving down to about 200.

Sounds good.

 

[AmyLynn2374]

Thanks Amy, I just finished the whole high altitude thread. Probably won't try the soda lime for CO2 scrubbing, but may up my humidity to a bit more than I planned. Decide on when you will start your side-by-side hatchalong?

I think we are shooting for next Thursday if Sc has brooder space and I get some decent eggs from my girls.

 

[scflock]

I think we are shooting for next Thursday if Sc has brooder space and I get some decent eggs from my girls.

I'm finishing up the mega brooder this morning. Day 20 and no action on the Polish yet, but it doesn't matter, they won't be getting out anytime soon anyway...