The 6th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-a-long!

[ronott1]

So there is a polish chick (we believe it was an extra added to the shipment) at work that walks around like its drunk. I'm wondering if it's blind. I have been making sure it makes it to water every so often. Really tempted to take it home and baby it, but of course I will have to bring a friend so it has company and a friend for its friend in case it doesn't make it. My husband may shoot me if I do it though. Lol. I feel sorry for it though! Lol

Polish often walk around like they are drunk--the crest feathers will block their vision.

 

[bamadude]

Polish often walk around like they are drunk--the crest feathers will block their vision.

And mine are DUUUUMMMBBBB.

 

[prizepete]

I set about 2 dozen Eggs for my first time hatching! Wish me luck!i think I'm in

 

[bamadude]

Everybody: What are you using to incubate?
Are you happy with it?
I hate my incubator. Im sick of killing eggs in it. I will be buying a new 1 in May.

 

[Happy Chooks]

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[Happy Chooks]

if a bantam is a half what is a turkey egg counted as?

Pets?

 

[chicken pickin]

if a bantam is a half what is a turkey egg counted as?

I refer to my turkeys as puppies so I don't think they count.

 

[SallyinIndiana]

has anyone given a broody started eggs to hatch?

I have a turey who is broody and I'm thinking of giving her eggs that are in my incubator. Then also how long do I need to let her raise the chicks before taking the chicks in hopes of getting more turkey eggs?

 

[chicken pickin]

Everybody: What are you using to incubate?
Are you happy with it?
I hate my incubator. Im sick of killing eggs in it. I will be buying a new 1 in May.

I use the Hovabator 1588. I liked it so much I got a second one.

 

[Happy Chooks]

Everybody: What are you using to incubate?
Are you happy with it?
I hate my incubator. Im sick of killing eggs in it. I will be buying a new 1 in May.

I'm using a Brinsea Octagon 20 with turner. It's an easy, no fuss incubator. BUT, it can only hold 24 eggs max. I also have a Hovabator, and it holds 42 with the turner, but you have to adjust the temps occasionally. It's great for hatching.

If I was buying a cabinet incubator, I hear the Dickey is really good.