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

[Happy Chooks]

I've been trying to get some Delaware eggs but can't seem to accomplish that. I'm about to give up and look for something else. :-/

Try @capayvalleychick . She has Delawares.

 

[Peep-Chicken]

I was looking at it, I have a sussex rooster and I don't know what size to get him

Here is the large(almost positive that's its size) collar compared with my Red Star hen. It's a little beat up... I think the sizes only mean how long the collar is. This one is 10 inches I think.

 

[bantambury]

Here is the large(almost positive that's its size) collar compared with my Red Star hen. It's a little beat up... I think the sizes only mean how long the collar is. This one is 10 inches I think.

do they really work? ive considered getting one!

 

[Peep-Chicken]

do they really work? ive considered getting one!

As long as you put it on right, it does muffle the crow. Most of the time, you can't even hear it

 

[chicken pickin]

I have never used a crow collar so I have no personal experience. But just a reminder and a warning to everyone using or considering using a crow collar, there have been stories about people that have accidentally killed their roosters using the collars. So be sure to fit it correctly if you plan to use one an check it OFTEN to be sure it is not restricting.

 

[DUCKOBSESSED]

I have never used a crow collar so I have no personal experience. But just a reminder and a warning to everyone using or considering using a crow collar, there have been stories about people that have accidentally killed their roosters using the collars. So be sure to fit it correctly if you plan to use one an check it OFTEN to be sure it is not restricting.

How do they work? I have never heard of them before.

 

[Peep-Chicken]

How do they work? I have never heard of them before.

My banty rooster with a large collar on. He was way quieter with one his size, this is just the only good video I have . And he doesn't do that thing where he hits his head anymore, it was odd

I have never used a crow collar so I have no personal experience. But just a reminder and a warning to everyone using or considering using a crow collar, there have been stories about people that have accidentally killed their roosters using the collars. So be sure to fit it correctly if you plan to use one an check it OFTEN to be sure it is not restricting.

I totally agree.

 

[jgoldy2]

Okay, I will try one

 

[JerseyHen]

Ok, so I am going to fire up my usual styrobator this round, but I have also decided to attempt a cooler bator build! Wish me luck!

Advice requested from those who have experience with this (I have never attempted this sort of thing, and I did read through all of Sally's incubator build pages, thank you Sally!):
I am going to use the digital set up (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Digital-Aut...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item5d362a8e76) that uses the solid state relay (I think I need the 25 is the one I need if I am following the instructions properly http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Solid-S...850?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item19f1495ae2). Would there be a benefit to using the larger relay (40?). Do I need to use the heat sink with either relay? It is only a couple of dollars, so I figured I would get it just in case (is this the right one? http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Aluminu...796?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item43d771982c).

What do I need to wire all this stuff together?

With any luck I will have something that can hold several times what I am using currently. I can't wait to fill it!!!

 

[Razadia]

Update on the eggs I'm getting! I actually will be able to get maran and welsummer along with the RIR and some OE and EE. I am so happy I won't have to drop out this time!

Now I'm just waiting for my first ever chick order to go through.