Something you wish had been invented in chicken keeping.

[aart]

Beginning to think this thread belongs in the 'Dreams and Delusions' forum

 

[Ihavesomechickens]

Beginning to think this thread belongs in the 'Dreams and Delusions' forum

Hmm, maybe. Or it belongs in the ‘Desperate attempts to make life easier but not doing anything’ forum.

 

[Chickenhappy8708]

All titles I didnt consider lol.

 

[BDutch]

I wish something that could tell when an egg was no longer viable. Maybe a scanner thing?

There are products for that like the:
Brinsea OvaView Candling lamp. https://brinsea.co.uk/bird-breeding-products/egg-candling/ovaview-egg-candling-lamp/

 

[BDutch]

Disclosure: I didn't read all 6 pages.

My invention? A hardware cloth alternative that is strong but flexible/soft and doesn't flay your skin. I HATE hardware cloth...

Well not as safe as hwc. But there is a netting for cats on the market that has a metal core and is safe enough to keep birds of pray out. If you’re run is high enough you can use it on top of the run. I wouldn’t use it on the sides bc I don’t know if it is strong enough for rats and other rodents. I used the Trixie enforced cat net.

Some links:
https://catnets.com.au/collections/...ainless-reinforced-premium-19mm-net-10m-x-10m

https://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/cats/cat_flaps_nets/cat_nets/cat_nets/101945

 

[aart]

All titles I didnt consider lol.

Thread was really about your parents not buying you the tools you want, even tho they already existed.

Haha... You see. I don't get an allowance, I'm broke!

 

[Chickenhappy8708]

My dad wanted to know what people wanted that wasn't already invented actually lol, so I posted a thread. We wanted to invent something. I really want to figure out a way to sex eggs now... Probably not though, he said when we have enough structures we can. Right now, only one hen lays eggs lol.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

There are products for that like the:
Brinsea OvaView Candling lamp. https://brinsea.co.uk/bird-breeding-products/egg-candling/ovaview-egg-candling-lamp/

I candle my eggs and can't always tell when they're viable or not, especially when they're close to hatching. A scanner would like, I dunno, tell if there was a heat signature from inside the egg or not

 

[Ninjasquirrel]

Some things I would like:

A vacuum that picks up just feces and leaves the shavings. Kinda like a chicken littermaid

A device that lets you know if an egg is fertilized as soon as it is laid

A rooster catcher

I'm sure I have more wishes. Can I wish for more wishes? As far as the comment regarding how women shouldnt rely on men, I totally agree. I try to do what I can around our farm but I understand my physical limitations. I have a hard time lifting a full 50 lb bag of feed and pouring it. If it was just me I'd have to buy the smaller feed bags. I also cant do carpentry. I am terrified of large sharp blades and sanding makes me vomit...literally. I think its important not to expect someone to do something for you but it is important to work as a team and never be afraid to ask for help.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Some things I would like:

A vacuum that picks up just feces and leaves the shavings. Kinda like a chicken littermaid

A device that lets you know if an egg is fertilized as soon as it is laid

A rooster catcher

I'm sure I have more wishes. Can I wish for more wishes? As far as the comment regarding how women shouldnt rely on men, I totally agree. I try to do what I can around our farm but I understand my physical limitations. I have a hard time lifting a full 50 lb bag of feed and pouring it. If it was just me I'd have to buy the smaller feed bags. I also cant do carpentry. I am terrified of large sharp blades and sanding makes me vomit...literally. I think its important not to expect someone to do something for you but it is important to work as a team and never be afraid to ask for help.

What's a rooster catcher? Like something that tells you what one is a rooster or like an actual thing you catch them witg?