What's wrong with their feathers?

[KellyHM]

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What about them? Did I miss something?

Yeah, that was a random comment.

 

[TurtleFeathers]

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What about them? Did I miss something?

Yeah, that was a random comment.

Oh, good - I thought it was just me! LOL!

 

[Jubaby]

Hi everyone! I tried to post an update last week, but my computer internet connection was messed up. Then I went out of town for a few days. I have heard from three more hatchers and the results were not good:

Lenster - one chick hatched
PhiladelphiaPhlock - zero hatched

HorseFeathersNV - zero hatched

All had some eggs developed, but died. KellyHM is the only one left with hatching eggs now, I wish her the best.

I had one more chick hatch on Friday, five of my eggs were fully developed, but never pipped. I have six eggs due on Wednesday and 17 more in the incubator due in mid-April.

I'm still having people asking for eggs, but I just can't, in good conscience, keep sending out eggs to people that are not successfully hatching. Hopefully once we are able to outcross the chickens with good quality ameraucanas, we will start having better hatch rates, but this will take a while. And patience is not easy!

The two silkie hens from kathyinmo will be meeting Ozzie this week and we'll hopefully be hatching some of those eggs in April. So stay tuned for the silkie experiment results.

 

[averytds]

Don't stress yourself too much. We''ll get there.


Hope Ozzie likes Kathy's girls.

 

[onthespot]

Julie, you have been so generous with your eggs, I just want to thank you for all you have done. Don't get discouraged, and PLEASE keep hatching what you have. I will be working on some white and lavender ameraucanas with strong blue color eggs so maybe I can help you out with your project down the road, to get different colors. Eventually we will work out the kinks with someoutcrosses I hope. Hang in there girl! We are all behind you all the way. I feel like it was a priveledge to even get a chance to try.

Has anyone tried hatching these under a broody yet? Just wondering.

 

[Germaine_11.20]

Hi Julie! Ya know, if people are asking for eggs and they understand that the possiblities aren't great to hatch some out then why not send them some.

I know I am GRATEFUL you let me hatch mine! And I knew the chances weren't good, but ohhhhh it was sure fun! And I love my babies.

No one blames you in any way at all. The more you send out the better likelihood of getting more to work with, but you do as you feel you need to. I just want to give my input on that.

 

[alicefelldown]

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HERE HERE!! We're all in this together, working together to get this breed a-going. Whatever it takes. Eventually with some out-crossing the hatch rates will improve and we can keep sharing these adorable birds with everyone who wants 'em. Long Haul baby!

 

[HorseFeatherz NV]

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HERE HERE!! We're all in this together, working together to get this breed a-going. Whatever it takes. Eventually with some out-crossing the hatch rates will improve and we can keep sharing these adorable birds with everyone who wants 'em. Long Haul baby!

 

[Germaine_11.20]

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HERE HERE!! We're all in this together, working together to get this breed a-going. Whatever it takes. Eventually with some out-crossing the hatch rates will improve and we can keep sharing these adorable birds with everyone who wants 'em. Long Haul baby!

See Julie! We all feel that way! Can't you see them now? I can... so many colors and such beautiful feathers. Sheesh can you see them in Blue Wheaton? Black, White, Lavender, Red, Blue and on and on. Together we can do it!

 

[kathyinmo]

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HERE HERE!! We're all in this together, working together to get this breed a-going. Whatever it takes. Eventually with some out-crossing the hatch rates will improve and we can keep sharing these adorable birds with everyone who wants 'em. Long Haul baby!

Add me to the list! We appreciate the opportunity to be involved in this project! Thank you so much, Julie!