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[Arielle]

Quote: I was terrified the first time too!! Wait until you've done a dozen . . . . .pc of cake.

 

[Arielle]

I am thinking of hatching out some Poults when I get back from Florida. Is it too late? Will my styrafoam incubator be ok for this? Which Turkey should I start out with? How many eggs should I start out with. OH SO MANY QUESTIONS!!!

I want to hatch something out and have been dying for some turkey I am just so nervous. Should I get shipped eggs or buy local? Is there a difference in fertility?

My bourbon reds are still laying. ANd the sweetgrass though a Narrigansett tom has had his genetic effects on one hen.

I bought 20 poults from Porters that arrived at the end of AUgust 2012 and they grew very well and were outside all winter.

My suggestion is buy a number of eggs, to improve the possibity of more hatching, so there is a playmate of the same type. Many people buy only 4 eggs, chances are better with 8 or 10. Set the turkey eggs and have a few chicks about the same age, to show them the ropes. ANd that way you have a friend if only 1 poult hatches.

Buy local if you can-- avoids the handling issues of the USPS.

 

[Arielle]

Quote: x2

get pictures!!

 

[chickadoodles]

Yes, I have used the cup before. I hope it works this time too!

So far it is hanging in there.

 

[chickadoodles]

I was terrified the first time too!! Wait until you've done a dozen . . . . .pc of cake.

 

[chickensnewtome]

My bourbon reds are still laying. ANd the sweetgrass though a Narrigansett tom has had his genetic effects on one hen.

I bought 20 poults from Porters that arrived at the end of AUgust 2012 and they grew very well and were outside all winter.

My suggestion is buy a number of eggs, to improve the possibity of more hatching, so there is a playmate of the same type. Many people buy only 4 eggs, chances are better with 8 or 10. Set the turkey eggs and have a few chicks about the same age, to show them the ropes. ANd that way you have a friend if only 1 poult hatches.

Buy local if you can-- avoids the handling issues of the USPS.

Thanks a ton! I was thinking of 6-10 eggs. I am new at incubating...in fact i have not even had anything hatch in the bator. I had 18 guinea eggs but they were three weeks old when I got them and stored in a hot house so none even formed.

 

[superchemicalgirl]

My bourbon reds are still laying. ANd the sweetgrass though a Narrigansett tom has had his genetic effects on one hen.

I bought 20 poults from Porters that arrived at the end of AUgust 2012 and they grew very well and were outside all winter.

My suggestion is buy a number of eggs, to improve the possibity of more hatching, so there is a playmate of the same type. Many people buy only 4 eggs, chances are better with 8 or 10. Set the turkey eggs and have a few chicks about the same age, to show them the ropes. ANd that way you have a friend if only 1 poult hatches.

Buy local if you can-- avoids the handling issues of the USPS.

My bourbon reds are still laying and in fact one went broody last night UNDER the coop, I had to get her out with a 2x4 basically pushed right up her butt. She was not happy, and I was covered in dirt (and some things that was most likely not dirt, but we'll just say dirt).

 

[Wisher1000]

Was that "dirt' on the end of the 2x4?

 

[superchemicalgirl]

I have to admit it wasn't the first time it's been used as a biddy enema. That's why it's in the run, always accessible.

 

[dsqard]

My bourbon reds are still laying and in fact one went broody last night UNDER the coop, I had to get her out with a 2x4 basically pushed right up her butt. She was not happy, and I was covered in dirt (and some things that was most likely not dirt, but we'll just say dirt).

Yesssss it was dirt preciousssssss