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

[servpolice]

8 of these goose eggs are due either next week thursday or friday

 

[HarrietB]

What you will be looking for is darkness that gets darker between candling. Glowing is usually a clear or not developing egg

Should I perhaps candle in two days time for comparison?

 

[misbhaven]

not just glowing but glowing yellow ... usually means no blood, clear
if your not sure let them stay unless they stink and if you have room.

 

[SoManyHats]

Update on the chicks the post office gave away. The guy that got the chicks has not returned any of the numerous messages left by the PO lady. In the meantime, I called the hatchery and they instructed me not to accept the shipment, because I don't know where those chicks have been and how the box has been handled. And don't accept it especially if it has been opened. I totally agree with them. They are sending a replacement shipment at no charge and will file a claim with the post office.

 

[NotAFarm]

Update on the chicks the post office gave away. The guy that got the chicks has not returned any of the numerous messages left by the PO lady. In the meantime, I called the hatchery and they instructed me not to accept the shipment, because I don't know where those chicks have been and how the box has been handled. And don't accept it especially if it has been opened. I totally agree with them. They are sending a replacement shipment at no charge and will file a claim with the post office.

Yay! Sorry you have to wait but better to get the chicks directly from the hatchery.

 

[Cynthia12]

Update on the chicks the post office gave away. The guy that got the chicks has not returned any of the numerous messages left by the PO lady. In the meantime, I called the hatchery and they instructed me not to accept the shipment, because I don't know where those chicks have been and how the box has been handled. And don't accept it especially if it has been opened. I totally agree with them. They are sending a replacement shipment at no charge and will file a claim with the post office.

Oh good, at least you are getting more sent. What a relief. Now, the wait. Sorry.

 

[mlm Mike]

Update on the chicks the post office gave away. The guy that got the chicks has not returned any of the numerous messages left by the PO lady. In the meantime, I called the hatchery and they instructed me not to accept the shipment, because I don't know where those chicks have been and how the box has been handled. And don't accept it especially if it has been opened. I totally agree with them. They are sending a replacement shipment at no charge and will file a claim with the post office.

At least he hatchery will resend and deal with the post office.

 

[winteree]

for real that's horrible

 

[Quailsong]

Update on the chicks the post office gave away. The guy that got the chicks has not returned any of the numerous messages left by the PO lady. In the meantime, I called the hatchery and they instructed me not to accept the shipment, because I don't know where those chicks have been and how the box has been handled. And don't accept it especially if it has been opened. I totally agree with them. They are sending a replacement shipment at no charge and will file a claim with the post office.

I'm glad you got an update for us. I was going to say even if the guy returned them to NOT take them home. Who knows what bugs/germs he's got in his farm. So glad the hatchery is thinking & ready to send you a new batch. Best of luck!

 

[Happy Chooks]

Quote: You're welcome. 32-35% humidity will be fine until Day 18.

Random question that maybe someone knows the answer to or where i can find it.... Barred rock chicks are supposed to be a sex link type of chicken (i think) the spot on the head... does that indicate male or female?

Males will have a messy head spot, females will have a defined head spot. When the wing feathers come in, males will have more white in the barring and females will have more black in the barring.

OH MY GOSH… the post office gave my chicks to someone else!!!!!

Apparently the other person was picking up a lot of chicks and she (the lady at the post office) assumed all the chicks went together. So, forget reading the address labels, let's just hand over the living creatures without making sure they are going to the right place. UGH. Now she can't get a hold of the guy she gave my chicks to. I am LIVID.

Oh no!

All my polish from Raven1 arrived in perfect shape!! Eggs in the incubator and ready to go.

Good luck!

poor goosey was in her nest and i was at that very moment when she laid the smallest goose egg i ever saw! It has a extremly thick shell

Strange egg.

Update on the chicks the post office gave away. The guy that got the chicks has not returned any of the numerous messages left by the PO lady. In the meantime, I called the hatchery and they instructed me not to accept the shipment, because I don't know where those chicks have been and how the box has been handled. And don't accept it especially if it has been opened. I totally agree with them. They are sending a replacement shipment at no charge and will file a claim with the post office.

Very good advise from them, glad they are reshipping.