Silky hatch-along and OdoBan on eggs experiment

[2ndTink]

I can't wait to see Ember! (But don't rush things Ember, take your time to come out perfect!)

I'm hoping for 3 gorgeous Buffs too

 

[Nomadicus]

These two I think were infertile as they never started to develop. The small one is a silkie and the larger from my Jumbo Cornish Cross girls.

The bottom one is the Cornish Cross. It's larger than a jumbo in weight.

 

[2ndTink]

These two I think were infertile as they never started to develop. The small one is a silkie and the larger from my Jumbo Cornish Cross girls.
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Dang, that is a great candling light! Too bad on the eggs, it happens but it's always a bummer.

 

[Nomadicus]

Tomorrow is prep the brooder day. Scrub and spray down with Lysol. Add a thin layer of pine shavings. Then sterilize the feeder and watering tank.

 

[Nomadicus]

Dang, that is a great candling light! Too bad on the eggs, it happens but it's always a bummer.

If I can only get a hatch rate of 25% on the Cornish Cross X White Giant It's progress that I was told I couldn't do.

 

[2ndTink]

If I can only get a hatch rate of 25% on the Cornish Cross X White Giant It's progress that I was told I couldn't do.

Wow, I know they have low fertility rates, but it's always surprising to hear it still. Are you working on a larger White Giant style dual purpose breed?

 

[Nomadicus]

I do expect a much higher hatch rate on eggs that didn't have to travel at the whim of the postal service being tossed and turned. Once there are silkies on site everything will be better.

Wow, I know they have low fertility rates, but it's always surprising to hear it still. Are you working on a larger White Giant style dual purpose breed?

Yes. Bigger breasts without leg or heart problems and the ability to breed naturally.

 

[Nomadicus]

I have 6 full grown Cornish Cross hens out of a 25 batch of Str chicks. Hens were a year old Oct 31 of 2023. They were not supposed to live this long. They as friendly as silikies have a reputation for. They can't get close enough under foot for attention.

 

[Nomadicus]

I've heard tales of people trying to cross Silies onto full size brahmas or cochins. That is an up and coming asap project.

 

[2ndTink]

I have 6 full grown Cornish Cross hens out of a 25 batch of Str chicks. Hens were a year old Oct 31 of 2023. They were not supposed to live this long. They as friendly as silikies have a reputation for. They can't get close enough under foot for attention.

Wow, we had one on accident and she started having leg troubles about 19 / 20 weeks so we processed her. Having them over a year is amazing!