Wheaten and Blue wheaten Marans Discussion Thread

[berkeleysprings]

still no eggs this is the longest dry spell ever in 5 years um running lights next week

 

[Lotsapaints]

Randy I'm using those LED rope lights and my 7 month old Wheatens are just starting to lay 2 eggs in 2 days from 4 pullets. I use a timer and set it for 6hrs after dusk mine just roost under the lights they were easy to put up and cheap to run I hope they last as they were made for outdoor use. I tried them because my turkeys broke their light bulbs trying to fly around at night what party animals....

 

[Debbi]

Don't feel alone Randy. I haven't gotten one Marans egg in two weeks now! They came out of molt, and started to lay, but now with the shorter days and this crazy warm weather, they have all quit! On the other hand, my Silkies started laying somewhat early for the breed. Two or three of them are laying now at 24 weeks...

Today is the Solstice, so spring is on the way!

 

[berkeleysprings]

last year i ran lighting for a hour right as it was gettimg dark it worked great except the light would go out all of a sudden and they couldnt find there roost so early morning is better. i ise a 40 watt bulb in each 10x 10 coop.. i cant wait to start hatching again. i have one special roo and 2 hens to set aside for breeding.the roo is only 4 or 5 months old and hems are 4 years. it all takes alot of time chickems are lile bonsi trees it tales time
thats why years ago i picked one color (wheaten) and tje most stable colors with least faults

 

[knjinnm]

Quote:
Hi Randy,

If you run lights at night use two timers, one for the forty watt and another for a fifteen watt timed to go off ten minutes later.

Joe

 

[berkeleysprings]

Quote:
Hi Randy,

If you run lights at night use two timers, one for the forty watt and another for a fifteen watt timed to go off ten minutes later.

Joe

yes i like it a chicken night light

 

[berkeleysprings]

this is a great thred to hide out and lay low.no one will ever find me here

 

[gootziecat]

HA! That's what you think!

 

[berkeleysprings]

Quote:
bsted

 

[Debbi]

I came over here and busted you too!!