When I get my 'bator.....

[Quail_Antwerp]

Mrs. AK-Bird-Brain :

You've been bit HARD, haven't you Aly?!?

Sorry.. I just had to let you in on how bad MY addiction is, and I'm going to HAVE to call [URL]http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/signs044.gif[/URL] and show PC that I can beat this.

You betcha!!

Already been eye-balling the yard, trying to decide where the next coop is going, how soon can I convince hubby to help me build it....

Still don't know how many an LG holds, but my list to hatch is starting to look something like this now...lol

Cuckoo Marans (Xmas gift for my mom if they hatch)
a batch of mixed chicks
SILKIES

Gotta Find,
BBS Orps

and that's as far as I got.​

 

[PurpleChicken]

Mrs. AK-Bird-Brain :

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Should I sneak a few silkie eggs in there, too?

Heck yeah!! I'd love to add some of your silkie stock to mine and PP's.​

 

[PurpleChicken]

QA, a Little Giant is a tricky bator. If you end up getting a second one step up to the
Hovabator Genesis.

With that said you need to be very patient, stay on top of it, read a lot of the Little Giant
posts here, and do your best to get the fan kit and turner for it.

My LG's have been worth every penny but it took some trial and error to get it right.
I've had good hatches and bad hatches.

Also keep in mind it's starting to get colder so shipped eggs, which can be problematic
in the first place, tend to get worse as it gets colder.

A positive and patient attitude is required.

 

[Quail_Antwerp]

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No problem, I am normally a pretty positive person (I said normally) and plenty of patience (gotta have that with 5 kids LOL)

I am going to start with a small hatch first, just a few eggs, see how it goes.

 

[Mrs MIA]

I'M positive she's getting more silkie eggs...


Bwahahahaha!!!! The evil is spreading...

 

[Quail_Antwerp]

I have a sneaking suspicion that my small "first hatch" won't be as small as I planned

 

[Poulets De Cajun]

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Aint that the ever lovin truth! LOL I skipped all the extra LG's and went straight for the big guns... LOL I have a GQF 1202, and a GQF Sportsman Hatcher in the back room.

I JUST CAN'T FILL THEM AT THE MOMENT!!! I need to have a meeting with the head of the Hen's union and try to revamp their laying contract. Considering I feed them, care for them, and house them, I'm thinking they should lay on my terms.... dont you agree???

 

[Mrs MIA]

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Should I sneak a few silkie eggs in there, too?

Heck yeah!! I'd love to add some of your silkie stock to mine and PP's.

 

[PurpleChicken]

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Aint that the ever lovin truth! LOL I skipped all the extra LG's and went straight for the big guns... LOL I have a GQF 1202, and a GQF Sportsman Hatcher in the back room.

I JUST CAN'T FILL THEM AT THE MOMENT!!! I need to have a meeting with the head of the Hen's union and try to revamp their laying contract. Considering I feed them, care for them, and house them, I'm thinking they should lay on my terms.... dont you agree???

Those bators require a LOT of self control. I could see me telling my wife "Honey, I
had to fill it up to make sure it works ok".

 

[Mrs MIA]

My husband keeps saying "Christmas is coming..." whenever I talk about a nice big cabinet 'bator... I'm beginning to think he's just saying it to keep me away from them...