Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

[jvls1942]

TerriO, yup, hang the truss upside down, flip it up and nail it in.. next time you can come and oversee the job.. you are such a smart cookie !!!

Brent, PBR ? I think I will pass.. I just was introduced to Spotted Cow.. Love that stuff..

TerriO, that is what my next chicken coop will look like.. something I can drive Ollie into and scoop the poop..

My downsizing is not going too well.. I sell 10 and hatch 20 .. something wrong with this picture ..

Brent, I should grab Mel's DH and DrH and come over and get your Fjiord running.. it is a shame to waste a good tractor.. they can do the work,, and I can supervise,, Maybe that know it all TerriO can come along, too.. A lot would get accomplished with her brandishing that big knife..

 

[BlackBrookPoultry]

Delisha, the project bird does seem to be getting almost a white head and isn't looking as porcelain as it did a month ago. But its still really cool looking and I can't wait to see what it looks like when mature. I do have a jubilee rooster lined up if I decide to go that route, but we'll see.
I do like my Brinseas, but they don't hold humidity as well as I'd like. They're fine for the chickens, but not as good for the ducks.
I think we already scared PsychoPeep away, I don't want anyone else to feel insulted and not come on here anymore. Just sayin' . . .

 

[irishrovr]

I got my information from the State for control of infectious diseases. I have the number and a site that lists certified people but not on me at the moment if you want that information. When I called the department for Premise Id they explained it to me.
Stacy

I found it - http://datcp.wi.gov/Animals/Poultry/index.aspx

 

[Amyb874]

Thx Bigfam for not being offended! (((Hugs)))
sclark - I hope you get the help and support you need. Everyone on the site is really knowledgeable. I have learned more than I'd intended and am very thankful for it! I'm just 6wks into keeping chicks so I cant offer anything other than sympathy. I'm saddened by your story. I wish u the best.
Jim - Nice pics. You did a great job! I hope Dora gets better.

I agree with Jim to cull the sick /crippled and end the misery for you and them. It'll be better in the end.

Gnight all....

 

[delisha]

Delisha, the project bird does seem to be getting almost a white head and isn't looking as porcelain as it did a month ago. But its still really cool looking and I can't wait to see what it looks like when mature. I do have a jubilee rooster lined up if I decide to go that route, but we'll see.
I do like my Brinseas, but they don't hold humidity as well as I'd like. They're fine for the chickens, but not as good for the ducks.
I think we already scared PsychoPeep away, I don't want anyone else to feel insulted and not come on here anymore. Just sayin' . . .

Where are you getting your Jubilee from?

 

[JustJohn]

Thanks alot Bigfam. Now I have this mental picture of heather on a broom wearing just the infamous flannel flying overhead.

I feel like apologizing to my wife right now.

 

[Amyable]

Can anyone predict for me what the incubation time will be for Muscovy/Welsh Harlequin eggs? 28 or 35 days? She started sitting on them around May 25, so they might hatch in a few days or next weekend, just trying to narrow it down.

 

[Terri O]

Thanks alot Bigfam. Now I have this mental picture of heather on a broom wearing just the infamous flannel flying overhead.

I feel like apologizing to my wife right now.

And you probably should!
Jim, just make a big circle from Wausau to DrHs, then here and I know the way to scott's...then we shoot right up to clintonville! Big drive for you...but think of the company! TOofftobed

 

[BlackBrookPoultry]

The jubilee was offered to me by someone here on BYC. She was also kind enough to offer hatching eggs in the fall instead, if I want to go that route. Of course I would be buying these from her. Eggs are more appealing because I would save a lot on shipping, but I could do a fall project hatch if I did the roo and be a generation ahead.

 

[GhostRider65]

Hey all........
Jim I now defer to our master hatcher, please tell me how I screwed up anything and I will try to learn what and where I may have messed up..........


Day 1 opened the bator, assembled the cradle, wiped it down, added 1, 1/2 tray of water as book said, 20's do not come preset, like the Mini's do, so let it come to temp several hours, was 102 so turned it down, a sliver at a time, several times until it stayed at 99.5, left it over night, still 99.5 in the am, set the first batch of eggs set 22 ..after chores...(.temp stayed constant up too lock down)......... candled at day 8, removed 6 clears, let them cook, to day 19, candled again, removed 1 more egg. filled both chambers with water, removed it from the cradle, and left them alone......temp spike on day 20 to 101 degree's, no noticeable moisture running inside the bator, so turned it down just a tad to make it closer to 99/ but slightly less than 100......... hatch day..... 8 babies in the am, too many to see what is up with the other eggs, so left them alone, day 22, 2 more hatched, .... so left them again, 3 pips that will not come out, they are alive but not zipping....... so left them 1 more day, am no progress, so opened enough to remove 11 babies, 1 more than I counted the night b4, peeled 2 stuck babies out of there shell, I made it but was crippled dislocated hip I think, and tendon issues at the knee, the other died the next day............turner started clicking just before LD also, so ended up with 11 chicks, 1 cripple, 1 dead and 2 no shows, and 7 clears.

Second batch, after cleaning the bator with soapy bleach solution, temp was adjusted to make it 99.5, and 24 eggs were added, channel was filled half way as stated in the book again, left alone to day 8, candled 2 clears, left alone to lock down, day 19 candled 22 eggs, ........ all appeared good, filled both chambers with water, removed cradle and left them be, day 20 temp spike again almost 101, adjusted to 99.5, hatch day 11 babies in the am, by afternoon 7 more, left them alone to dry till day 22, opened the bator removed 18 babies, 4 were doa in the shell....died about day 19 ully formed, but yolk sack was not absorbed...so ended up with 18 babies, and 4 doa, and 2 clears

3Rd...... Cleaned the bator, refilled the 1/2 chamber of water added 24 eggs......... left it alone to day 8, candled 2 clears, removed, added more water, left them be to day 19, new cradle is clicking again, but still working, so just removed it, had 1 more clear at day 19, this batch temp wise seemed to fluctuate between 99.5 and almost 101, could not get it stable for any period of time, but never went under 99, or over 101..........figured it was the day time heat, and cooler nights........the bator sits on my breakfast nook in my kitchen......
also take note
I had to add water every 3 days or so, and the humidity at lock down, seems very low.........in the mini it was quite apparent there was plenty it was running down the inside plastic, making it hard to see inside, not the case with this bator........... I know they sell a humidity pump, I did not order it, guess I should have........... anyway I also not have a humidity meter so I have no idea what its at during lock down or any other time for that matter............

BigZ....... I also heard they make a great incubator, hence why I spent almost 300 bucks on the this thing with turner, and as anyone can vouch not every single product that comes off the assembly line is perfect, many are duds, and I think I have 1 of those......because I do not understand why the humidity seems so low at LD, and also why after the first 2 batches the temp kept fluctuating? plus I'm on my second turner, and this is clicking again after 1 , 22 day cycle so something is not right...... maybe Brinsea is now cutting corners, to save money, maybe there standards have changed, but I am not happy with the results, so far, In my mini I had almost 100% hatch rates, these have not even been close......................Kim