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i finally wrote out brooder plans! itll be awesome to have some of yall's opinions on the design, size, and what not
Looks great!
Hi there, My very first post. I have set and hatched already this year. My first batch with my new rooster and hens have hatched with 12 out 13 success rate. I was very happy. I am preparing for my second batch and saw this thread and want to join. I have many different breeds that are not separated yet because I saved them from a family who were no longer able to keep them. I am however; looking to separate them by breed soon. So, for now; I am hatching mixed breeds. How does everyone find mixed breeds do for egg laying? Are they better if I separate them? Thank you for the information
Mixed breeds are better layers than pure.
I'm afraid I will be pulling out of the hatch along. I've been collecting eggs but a hen of mine just went broody so I'm going to let her take care of the job. She will do it so much better. I will have chicks for Easter, but a week older.
You can hold her off for a bit and still hatch for Easter.
You could always let her stay broody until next week and then set the eggs under her on thurs, fri or sat. Then you would still be a hatch a long paricipant.
Exactly!