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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2014 22:12:35 GMT -5
I started a new batch of 21 on June 1st. We candled them this weekend and think there are 4 or 5 duds, but the rest look good so far. Twelve more days!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2014 22:14:41 GMT -5
Oh, and here's the older sibs tonight. Einstein Thelma
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Post by busymom on Jun 9, 2014 22:26:53 GMT -5
Wow, they're growing up quickly! So, what did you decide about chicken coops?
Can't wait to see the new batch of babies.
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Post by moneymaven on Jun 9, 2014 22:30:03 GMT -5
A dear friend has a few chickens and the main bird is Thelma!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2014 22:39:27 GMT -5
Wow, they're growing up quickly! So, what did you decide about chicken coops?
Can't wait to see the new batch of babies. Yeah, still not sure what I'm going to do about a coop. I was kind of hoping my Dad was just going to be all gung ho about building one, but that doesn't seem to be working out as planned. Older son's Dad can build anything and he'd be all over building a coop with our son, but he's got a gutted kitchen right now and is knee deep in projects. It's not a desperate situation. My aunt has lots of room. She's the egg pusher too. She showed up with a bucket full to throw in there.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2014 22:44:58 GMT -5
A dear friend has a few chickens and the main bird is Thelma! Most of them are really friendly, but Thelma is especially so. As long as you have treats she's right there in your face. I need a Louise too, but haven't picked one out. Last night we were over there and Thelma took off running from my 3 year old with something. Then he started crying, "she took my bandaid!". Yep, she'd found a loose corner on his band aid on his elbow and ripped it off and went running around the pen with it in her beak, then others would steal it and take off. It took us quite a while to get the thing back, I didn't want any of them swallowing it. They thought it was the greatest thing ever though.
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Post by moneymaven on Jun 9, 2014 22:59:01 GMT -5
She only has a few, but they are Thelma, Louise and Nugget.
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Post by tskeeter on Jun 10, 2014 11:03:15 GMT -5
She only has a few, but they are Thelma, Louise and Nugget. Nugget, Wing, Fricasee, Picatta, Tender, Roasted, Cutlet, and Drumstick. Yeah, that'll work!
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Post by dannylion on Jun 10, 2014 12:15:31 GMT -5
Cool chickens! Very pretty. They look like fun.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2014 12:48:58 GMT -5
Flappy bird is one of the big white ones and I'm pretty sure he's a rooster. He's starting to get a comb and spars with other birds. He'd be a good "Colonel". Although, I'm not sure how many roosters are going to be around long term.
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Post by sunshinegal1981 on Jun 10, 2014 14:16:26 GMT -5
I started a new batch of 21 on June 1st. We candled them this weekend and think there are 4 or 5 duds, but the rest look good so far. Twelve more days! I read this as "we CANDIED them". I was about to say "well, how are they supposed to hatch NOW, with all that sugar coating?"
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Post by ❤ mollymouser ❤ on Jun 10, 2014 14:43:00 GMT -5
How long does it take to .... hatch eggs?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2014 14:47:33 GMT -5
How long does it take to .... hatch eggs? 21 days and we started them bright and early on the 1st, so easy to figure how far along we are. Last time I think I overcooked them a little and they hatched a day early, so I turned it down a degree. Plus, last time they hatched while I was at work. This time I timed it to be a weekend.
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Post by alabamagal on Jun 10, 2014 14:47:50 GMT -5
Although, I'm not sure how many roosters are going to be around long term. Dinner How much does it cost to feed them?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2014 14:49:15 GMT -5
I can't believe they're only 4 and a half weeks old. They sure grow fast!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2014 14:53:27 GMT -5
Although, I'm not sure how many roosters are going to be around long term. Dinner How much does it cost to feed them? I probably won't eat them. But, I'm good with selling them to someone that might (the roosters). It sucks that you can't sex the eggs ahead of time and only hatch hens. I bought a 50 pound bag of chick starter when they hatched and they finished it in 3 weeks (It was $14). That's a lot of chicks though and they're kept indoors right now. If they can be left out free ranging they prefer finding their own food and don't eat nearly as much feed.
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Post by The Captain on Jun 10, 2014 14:59:51 GMT -5
Although, I'm not sure how many roosters are going to be around long term. At what age (if you so decide) do they get the procedure to go from rooster to Capon?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2014 15:17:05 GMT -5
Although, I'm not sure how many roosters are going to be around long term. At what age (if you so decide) do they get the procedure to go from rooster to Capon? The only procedure I know is the one that takes them from rooster to freezer. I don't think castrating them is that common around here.
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Post by alabamagal on Jun 10, 2014 15:37:55 GMT -5
It sucks that you can't sex the eggs ahead of time and only hatch hens.
Same with humans. I had some friends who would have another kid if they could guarantee the sex.
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Jun 10, 2014 16:05:13 GMT -5
They are so cute! I admit to being afraid to open this thread in case the Sequel was going to be: It's so different when you actually see them before they become dinner!
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Post by kittensaver on Jun 10, 2014 17:44:11 GMT -5
Doesn't bother me. I have the mindset from the beginning of either food or pets, they do not mix.
It would be hard to get a chicken real friendly and have it come and sit on your lap then chop off its head. Even I am not that brutal.
I think the only way I could raise animals for food would be that I would send them off somewhere to be butchered by someone else . . .
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2014 18:28:21 GMT -5
Doesn't bother me. I have the mindset from the beginning of either food or pets, they do not mix.
It would be hard to get a chicken real friendly and have it come and sit on your lap then chop off its head. Even I am not that brutal.
I think the only way I could raise animals for food would be that I would send them off somewhere to be butchered by someone else . . .
That's the only way I've ever done it. Not that we've butchered many, but goats we've had taken to the meat locker. Chickens they do for $3/bird and as far as I'm concerned that's worth it. Not only does it spare you the killing them part, but defeathering and dressing them out is a PIA (or so I've heard).
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2014 19:06:30 GMT -5
DAMN! We had severe storms last night and there were several power outages. Normally I check the eggs every morning before I leave, but this morning I didn't because I was preoccupied with the fact that my horse fence got struck by lightening and was trying to figure out what I needed to do with that mess. Well, the GFI in the kitchen tripped during one of the power outages and the incubator was without power since last night at about 9. The eggs are cool to the touch. Thankfully I at least didn't have the AC on and it was a hot day. The thermometer read about 80. I'm hoping this just delays them a little.
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Post by taz157 on Jun 17, 2014 20:36:51 GMT -5
Awww... Sorry MPL. Hopefully it just delays them a little like you said. Fingers crossed.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2014 20:47:00 GMT -5
I'm bummed. They're supposed to hatch in just a few days.
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Post by Opti on Jun 17, 2014 20:57:19 GMT -5
Hopefully it will be OK. So the incubator was off for about 24 hours?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2014 21:12:50 GMT -5
Hopefully it will be OK. So the incubator was off for about 24 hours? Yeah, about there. The first power outage was 9pm, but I don't really know when the GFI went. If it was right at 9, then about 22 hours. But, good news! After I got them up to temp I candled a couple and (at least those two) have moving chicks inside.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2014 21:17:44 GMT -5
Can you increase the heat and humidity a bit? There's a lot less leeway with heat. 3-4 degrees below the ideal temp (99-100) won't cause any problems beyond maybe a late hatch, but 3-4 degrees above for even a few hours is almost certain death. But, 20 degrees below ideal for 24 hours. Ugh.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2014 21:22:35 GMT -5
I was cleaning out my dropbox file and forgot all my chick pictures were linked there, so now none of them show up any more. Oops.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2014 5:33:51 GMT -5
Power is out again! I hate storms. I wrapped the incubator in blankets to try and conserve heat.
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