Hi, I'm a new back yard chicken enthusiast. I have a small flock of pullets that I started last spring. Now I've decided to add some diversity. Considering the price of chicks in my area ($15-$20/female chick), and I can't abide the thought of shipping live chicks through the post office, I thought it's probably going to be the most fun and cost effective to hatch my own - I'm confident I can turn this hobby into a (very) small business because backyard chickens are very popular in my area.
I'm trying to find the best incubator in case I do go the egg hatching route. I'm gone during the day so it will have to maintain a consistent temperature and rotate eggs all on it's own.
I'd like some honest opinions- what was your experience like and am I getting in over my head?
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
I'm trying to find the best incubator in case I do go the egg hatching route. I'm gone during the day so it will have to maintain a consistent temperature and rotate eggs all on it's own.
I'd like some honest opinions- what was your experience like and am I getting in over my head?
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
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