The Heritage Rhode Island Red Site

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I mark eggs I think are quitters.One year I took about a half dozen out and put them in an pulp egg carton. I was in checking the hatchers and I heard this peeping not coming from the hatchers. The chicks I thought were quitters hatched in the egg carton. The room they were in was plenty warm but what a surprise. This is one from last years hatch.

That's awesome! I can't believe they didn't get shrink wrapped because of the lower humidity... but it's still awesome!

I just take them out because I heard they can spread bacteria to the viable ones.

Earlier this week, I put an egg in the hatcher that I thought was viable because I saw "something moving", and later that day it was oozing brown liquid out of the pores. When I got closer to inspect it, the smell hit me. It was rotten, and just about to explode in the hatcher. Thank goodness it didn't, because it would have made a complete mess of the incubator. I candled it again, and what I previously thought was movement was debris floating around inside. Although it didn't explode and coat everything with bacteria, the other eggs have done nothing. They were due to hatch today, but there's been no movement of any kind and definitely no pips. I know for certain the other eggs had live chicks, but it's looking like this week's hatch is a bust.

Day 23 and another chick just hatched. I'll leave the eggs in for a couple of more days. In a couple of past hatches I have had chicks hatch on day 25.

Sounds like your temp was a little low during incubation and/or hatching. Lower temps=delayed hatching. Higher temps=early hatching. Check your thermostat and make sure your thermometers are calibrated.

I have an Incuview also. Quick question on if you ever had the egg turn quit working? It worked last fall and the first batch this Spring but now it dosen't turn and I don't know why.

I haven't had one to quit, but I have had the wires slip out of the connector on the circuit board due to moving the lid around. Check to make sure the wires are fully inserted into the connector and the screws are tight. If they are, the motor may have failed. If that's the case, IW will have a replacement that's fairly reasonable. You'll want to go back with the same speed motor, or it'll be a headache trying to set the timer for turning.

Almost forgot... check the menu to be sure the turner is turned ON.

 

[cmom]

I have an Incuview also. Quick question on if you ever had the egg turn quit working? It worked last fall and the first batch this Spring but now it dosen't turn and I don't know why.

You probably will have to change the motor on the turner. I don't recall how much they cost.

 

[cmom]

Quote: I don't know much about Incuview but with others I've had it was usually the motor.

 

[radams]

The Fogle line is very hard to come by. I spoke with Ron around two years ago, and he told me that his flock had been decimated. He had a very few left, and said he was going to take a break for awhile so he could spend more time with his kids. Not sure if he ever started back up or not. I'll have to dig up his number and give him a call sometime. In the same breath, if it's just standard birds you want strictly for egg laying, most any purebred RIR will deliver. No need to get hung up on line names. If they're bred right, they'll lay very well.

I was informed that people like me is why the thread is dying...

Its been a long time since I have posted here, but have been reading every post and learning form everyone. I will be establishing my flock in Northern Arkansas and have heard from people on here...namely Freds Hens, that the Fogel line (formerly Bates) was very good at retaining the egg laying traits that made the breed so popular. I was really hoping that Ron was still breeding his line and I would be able to get a quad when Im ready for them. Please keep us posted if he has been able to get his flock built back up. It would be a sad day if this line doesnt continue.

 

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I haven't contacted Ron yet (lost his number), but Fred's Hens is Frederick Fick on FB. His last batch is going into the incubator, and he'll be done for the season. He's a long way from Arkasas... in Maryland, I believe. I kind of forgot to look for Ron's number, but I'm making a note to look this evening. I'll let you know how it goes.

 

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I just got off the phone with Ron, and he no longer has chickens... not even layers. He's going to try to contact some of the people that have his birds and let me know if any are available.

 

[daxigait]

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I just got off the phone with Ron, and he no longer has chickens... not even layers. He's going to try to contact some of the people that have his birds and let me know if any are available.

That is sad. A true loss. @radamsHi, keep in touch please. I have a couple of Fred's hens here near Joplin.

 

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That is sad. A true loss.

@radams Hi, keep in touch please. I have a couple of Fred's hens here near Joplin.

Ron is an "all-in" kind of person who gave all of his attention to his Reds. That said... he got out for the best possible reason. Awhile back he had a serious lung infection that took him almost 8 months to recover from. That's when he got rid of his birds, but the reason he hasn't gotten back into it is because he's devoting his time and attention to his 12 year old son.

 

[radams]

Ron is an "all-in" kind of person who gave all of his attention to his Reds. That said... he got out for the best possible reason. Awhile back he had a serious lung infection that took him almost 8 months to recover from. That's when he got rid of his birds, but the reason he hasn't gotten back into it is because he's devoting his time and attention to his 12 year old son.

Thanks for getting in touch with Ron. I completely understand him spending more time with family. Its good that he recovered from the illness and has a second chance. We all lose a fine RIR breeder, but more importantly, Ron is still around to be with his family. Sometimes we lose sight of what is truly the most important things in life. Im glad he now has the time to spend with his son. I was so eager to get started with my own reds by capitalizing on Ron's years of hard work. Im sure his line is in other places and I will locate some of them to get a good quad in the future.

 

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Thanks for getting in touch with Ron. I completely understand him spending more time with family. Its good that he recovered from the illness and has a second chance. We all lose a fine RIR breeder, but more importantly, Ron is still around to be with his family. Sometimes we lose sight of what is truly the most important things in life. Im glad he now has the time to spend with his son. I was so eager to get started with my own reds by capitalizing on Ron's years of hard work. Im sure his line is in other places and I will locate some of them to get a good quad in the future.

Yes, family comes first. I can only hope he'll pick back up in the future. In the meantime, there are other breeders who will have some good stock. Most top breeders are hatching and growing out this year's stock. It's usually late fall/early winter before they start selling... after they've picked the birds they want to carry over. I recommend patience, and contacting breeders that will be attending fall/winter shows in your area. Shows are where many birds get sold, and you can see the birds before passing your hard-earned cash. Just my 2c...