Washingtonians Come Together! Washington Peeps

[Chickielady]

LOL, maybe editor...not contributor!

LOL

 

[Chickielady]

Found some more pics of the Black Java Hen..note her new feathers on her back. She was in solitary confinement hospital coop when she went broody...along with 2 Buckeye hens...so I gave them all eggs..and they all hatched & reared their babies !






White faced babies are carrying the mottled Java gene, and have light brown eyes, which makes them disqualified to show as Black Javas. If they have mottling, you could show them as Mottled.
Cute huh ? I love watching broody mommas !
Nothing cuter than 20 babies going in all directions like little speeding wind up toys, man are they fast ! Next time I need to make a video !

 

[dgrasseth]

Hello there! Im hoping you fellow Washingtonians can help me out! I am new to hatching eggs and this is my first time.

I have a Hova Bator 1602 incubator. I have been running it for almost 2 days now and the temp has been level between 99 and 100 almost consistently. I've been told that with these particular eggs they do much better it a dry hatch incubation. which is what I am planning on doing. However, my hygrometer read 16% and has been stable there for quite sometime. Normally, WA is such a humid state so Im surprised its so low!

Everything that I have read says not to worry about Humidity until day 18. But there are conflicting ideas saying that it should stay in the 25-35% humidity range. So Im not sure if 16% is too low or not? Should i add a wet sponge in the room next to the incubator? maybe a humidifier? Or should I seriously not worry about it? Has anyone else done a dry hatch in a still incubator during the winter in Washington? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks

 

[Chickielady]

Saving more Silver Cuckoo Marans and Ameraucana eggs.....

 

[Chickielady]

Hello there! Im hoping you fellow Washingtonians can help me out! I am new to hatching eggs and this is my first time.

I have a Hova Bator 1602 incubator. I have been running it for almost 2 days now and the temp has been level between 99 and 100 almost consistently. I've been told that with these particular eggs they do much better it a dry hatch incubation. which is what I am planning on doing. However, my hygrometer read 16% and has been stable there for quite sometime. Normally, WA is such a humid state so Im surprised its so low!

Everything that I have read says not to worry about Humidity until day 18. But there are conflicting ideas saying that it should stay in the 25-35% humidity range. So Im not sure if 16% is too low or not? Should i add a wet sponge in the room next to the incubator? maybe a humidifier? Or should I seriously not worry about it? Has anyone else done a dry hatch in a still incubator during the winter in Washington? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks

I run mine at the recommended 84% wet bulb for 17 days (which is about 45-50%) and after 17 days we up it to 85-90% wet bulb (60%)
It works, and you are correct that we have a high humidity, but not in the incubator as it is heated, like your kitchen oven.
And welcome to BYC!!

 

[Chickielady]

Here is the 3 broody hens in 1 coop...I had to separate them after hatch cuz they were stealing & threatening each other's chicks !









Peepers everywhere ! Hard to take a step...and no matter what you do, they always escape to the other side of the fence and you have to go rescue them!


Instant population explosion!

 

[JulesChicks]

Adorable @Chickielady !

 

[elizmartin]

Would still be waiting to see photos of your various "flavors" of Salmon Favs !!!
Come on! PLEEEEZE!!!
Post photos of each flavor !!!

We are more than likely going to the show & gathering, also.

For now go to my profile page, scroll to the bottom and look at the default pics…those are the 3 variety colors that i have….….The newer blues ( BBS) are not posted yet. Also have a few bantam Salmon / blue Salmon…… The very bottom 2 hens are hatchery to show the awful color they turned out with. Occasionally i will buy them if i see them at the feed store, some are ok…..Had a bit of a * conversation * with one of the hatcherys concerning their chick coloration posted and color in general….They replyed that there is always differences between individual birds….I made it clear that the hatchery color trend is becoming so far off that it becomes DISAPOINTING to newer folks when they learn how much off…..***and it gets around real fast which hatcherys are decent and those to avoid *****, no reply…...

 

[elizmartin]

HI, somewhere this morning i saw something about a 4-H fundraiser sale in Port Orchard, maybe on FB or here but have not been able to find…..anyone know………Thanks

 

[SeattleSelkie]

Here is what I saw on the Western Washington Poultry FB page:

Alrighty, here is vendor information for PoultryPalooza coming up March 12th. Fantastic response so far and I havent even started promoting it yet-wow. Come visit and say "hi" to fellow poultry lovers-It's going to be a ton of fun and a great way to welcome in the Spring:
-Poultrypalooza-
Sunnyslope Community Center
5830 SW Old Clifton Rd, Port Orchard, WA 98367
360.674-2647 [email protected]
FB message: Carolyn D. Schuster
Vendors:
• $1 per bird up to 5 birds. Over 5 birds is $10 per space (enough room for an 8’ table).Same space price for crafters/other products. Poultry-related products ONLY and pre-packaged food(baked goods,etc. must be wrapped)
• Tables are available for an added $5
• First come-first served (reservations accepted by email or by phone)
• Outdoor vending welcomed as are tailgate sales for the same fee (bring your own tent-we may have a 10x20 tent available for some)
• Sign waiver absolving Beaks n’ Bills non-profit 4-H and the SIA from any liability related to the Poultry-Palooza sales event (PoultryPalooza is a non-profit event)
• We reserve the right to reject any birds deemed unhealthy or cages that are extraordinarily dirty with feces
• Young chicks MUST have a heat source and outlets are available for some. Specify if an outlet is needed-again, first come first served.
• We ask that you clean your area/table upon leaving. Brooms and table wipes will be provided. 4H will clean for a small donation