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Renee, incubation temps have absolutely nothing to do with determining the sex of a chick, it is a myth. The hen carries the sexing chromosomes. She alone determines if the egg will house a male or female. So nothing you are doing is wrong. And remember, you had a very high hatch rate last time. That is what is important with hatching.
It's still early for a lot of people here that are doing hatching eggs. Both of the farms we picked up chicks from last summer are just getting rolling with hatching eggs. The Bradly Farm is in Tacoma they have a more than one of the breeds you're looking for. You're up North a ways though if I remember right. I can't remember my own name most of the time if I don't right it down! Lol
anyone successfully keep a rooster in their garage and put him with the hens during the day? I know not right when it's illegal but I want to be able to hatch from my own chickens. My mom doesn't like the rooster and i loves him he cuddles with me. so I am going to go and get him back.
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I found them the same day I bought the coat. Because they were considered clothing, they were also on sale, and only cost $7.50! Not too shabby for leather Carhartt gloves! I doubt my husband got his leather gloves for that cheap. And, mine are a lot cuter.
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Renee, incubation temps have absolutely nothing to do with determining the sex of a chick, it is a myth. The hen carries the sexing chromosomes. She alone determines if the egg will house a male or female. So nothing you are doing is wrong. And remember, you had a very high hatch rate last time. That is what is important with hatching.
I honestly think it to be very much like when we were raising goats. There were years you could not get doe kids for anything. Then some years were nearly all doe kids and some years were a near even split. IMHO it is things far beyond our knowledge or comprehension. I think IF there were a known way to control the m/f ratio nobody would end up with excess males.
IMO $25 - $30 is a reasonable price to pay for a hen, especially if I'm buying from a trusted, responsible breeder. I know that they've been raised with care, given good food and supplements from hatching to either POL, or laying, and that my money is going towards a good, healthy hen. I would be more inclined to pay a breeder I KNOW though, rather than just any joe or jane off of Craigslist.Hi peeps
I've got a 2nd coop all set up with it's own run, and it's ready for more chickens, but we're striking out lately on finding birds for a decent price. Question- what do you all think a person should pay for a non-show quality bird that is just used for eggs? I see people trying to sell hens on Craigslist for $25 and I think that's ridiculous, even if they have fed all organic feed.
It is almost a given that the rooster is going to crow when out side.anyone successfully keep a rooster in their garage and put him with the hens during the day? I know not right when it's illegal but I want to be able to hatch from my own chickens. My mom doesn't like the rooster and i loves him he cuddles with me. so I am going to go and get him back.
