The 5th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-a-long!

[Chaneys Ranch]

I am IN yeeeehaw! but setting geese. pekin and whoever else is laying...sounds like fun!
I bet I have a few OEGB to set too.

 

[hokankai]

To join, do we just post here? If so, I'm in!

 

[cluckcluckluke]

I really hope I can get some eggs by the 29th of March

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[SilkieSensation]

I really hope I can get some eggs by the 29th of March .

I have ancona ducks & rainbow layeers available.

 

[cluckcluckluke]

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Oh it's ok. I have some one who I am waiting on their flock to lay.
Also I'm in Australia.lol. I am assuming you are in the US?

 

[realtreegirl]

I am in!!!!

 

[sonew123]

I cannot believe Im saying this...I'M IN!!!! Ive already got the bator running with CCls and Tolbunts so what the heck!!! My electric bill is going to sky rocket in my barn with the heating units for all these chicks!!
Im hatching my Cream Crested Legbars and Tolbunts...Oh and as many Olive egger eggs I can snag from my Blue marans over my CCL roo..


Ill donate 6+ cream crested legbar eggs includes shipping

 

[Arielle]

So I went and priced materials for hoop coops. Quick question: In theory, let's say I want a turkey flock of 10-12. How big should the covered enclosure be? Keep in mind they'll only be in it at night, if that makes a difference.

I have, ahem, a few turkeys. THis spacing worked well : 8 x 8 housing for 8 bird to roost at night. Definitely go larger as these birds need plenty of room to hop onto a roost and they have their preferred buddies. Also consider space for nests, my girls prefer a dark place in their coop.

Quote: That is VERY exciting to be the first Pita Pinta plucker!!

Does that mean you use a power plucker or a hand plucker?? If hand plucking, what temp, and you can pm the killing details-- I"m looking for a . . . cleaner method.

 

[ocap]

Does that mean you use a power plucker or a hand plucker?? If hand plucking, what temp, and you can pm the killing details-- I"m looking for a . . . cleaner method.

I can't imagine either, copy and send me a pm also. plucking in the kitchen .... WOW

 

[PAchickenlover]

 


Does that mean you use a power plucker or a hand plucker?? If hand plucking, what temp, and you can pm the killing details-- I"m looking for a  . . . cleaner method.

I can't imagine either, copy and send me a pm also. plucking in the kitchen .... WOW

I have plucked in my kitchen already.. You do it over the trash can and have some water in a bowl or bucket near by to get some of the feathers off your hands.