"Springing in the Chicks" 2016 April Hatch-a-Long Hosted by Mike & Sally

[RattleCan]

Well, despite my being infinitely behind on posts, I figured I'd provide an update. Only 1 of my 24 shipped EE eggs with bad air cells made it to lockdown and since it's on day 23 with no sign of life, I'm going to assume this little bugger is done for too. It'll be the last time I get eggs from that seller, no fault of hers, just that the eggs are obviously tossed around pretty hard on that route

In other news, my turkey eggs are on day 23 also and going into lockdown this week. 9 of the original 12 are still kicking (1 was infertile, 2 stopped developing around 14 days) so I'm super excited for my first turkey poults ever. I've since set 15 more turkey eggs and they're all developing, and I plan to keep setting them as I get them!

 

[campingshaws]

The bucklings are ~14 weeks. Mama is a few years. Her name is Roxie, but I might rename her.

 

[chickenjoe12]

 

[sasafras4u2]

who here is hatching for their own flock and who is hatching to sell

im gonna have to sell some im getting over run and i just ordered some croads black blue langshans eggs too

 

[ShrekDawg]

If it is labeled as non medicated, all flock, or poultry it is non medicated.
If it is labeled as chick starter that is hormone free and antibiotic free it is probably medicated. Usually with lacosicid. This stuff makes the eggs highly toxic for dogs, and will cause reproductive issue for mammals eating the eggs.

Wow really? Well that's weird and seems kinda scary but also maybe illegal? What if it's labeled starter/grower? Also, Google turned up zero results for that? Is it maybe spelled different or something? There were literally zero results and it kept thinking i meant some seizure medicine spelt a bit different

 

[mlm Mike]

Started this motley clutch on April 10th. Starting from the motor of the egg turner are 9 eggs in the first 2 rows, from my son's Ag Sciences teacher. The next 12, starting with the bantams, are from my dad's mixed flock. The 20 others are from a friends mixed flock. The teachers are Ameraucana. My dad's are the Tractor Supply variety. Friends are Barred Plymouth Rock rooster and hens, Wellsummer hen, and other unknown hens.

Such pretty eggs. Good luck with your hatch!

Wow 450 posts since I was last here!
Eggs go on lockdown in 2 days!

Quote: I ;love those FBPP at Foods for less here in California you can buy pepproni pizza french bread both halves for $3.47 I just love them. I add green onion and bell pepper
@Chaos18 SET MORE EGGS 2 1/2 dozen CLB someone didn't pick up OLDER eggs see if any hatch in the Dickie. 18 partridge brahmas, 3 wheaten marans, 3 wh marans
have chicks hatching every weekend until these are done.
These broodies are driving me crazy.
I must unplug the bators after these.

Good luck!

checked nest today with the two hens and we have a pip and the incubator eggs will be going into lock down tonight !!!!!!

I am finally setting 3 eggs from my grandfathers flock today!

Now that he has a breeding rooster and quite a few hens.... that means he has lots of fertile eggs... **EVIL LAUGHS**

Wonderful@

Well, despite my being infinitely behind on posts, I figured I'd provide an update. Only 1 of my 24 shipped EE eggs with bad air cells made it to lockdown and since it's on day 23 with no sign of life, I'm going to assume this little bugger is done for too. It'll be the last time I get eggs from that seller, no fault of hers, just that the eggs are obviously tossed around pretty hard on that route

In other news, my turkey eggs are on day 23 also and going into lockdown this week. 9 of the original 12 are still kicking (1 was infertile, 2 stopped developing around 14 days) so I'm super excited for my first turkey poults ever. I've since set 15 more turkey eggs and they're all developing, and I plan to keep setting them as I get them!

Sorry about the EE eggs.
Good luck with the turkeys!

 

[mlm Mike]

The bucklings are ~14 weeks. Mama is a few years.

Her name is Roxie, but I might rename her.

Too cute.

I don't remember if you were planning to wether the boys. Nigerian Dwarf goats cycle all year, when she kids, she'll start cycling again and could end up pregos if you are not careful.

Awwwwww

 

[Cynthia12]

Lucky, you got some Naked Necks! Love them. Especially when they have nice bow ties like these!

 

[Cynthia12]

Wow 450 posts since I was last here!
Eggs go on lockdown in 2 days!

Won't be long now!

 

[Cynthia12]

I am finally setting 3 eggs from my grandfathers flock today!

Now that he has a breeding rooster and quite a few hens.... that means he has lots of fertile eggs... **EVIL LAUGHS**

I am having fun collecting eggs for a while too..my rooster collar is working pretty good, and the rooster is a sweet one..sooo..am having fun collecting eggs..waiting for my EE's to start laying, so this OE boy can breed with them.