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Can't have a basement either, unless I want to blow it out of the solid rock. And, that would be silly for a trailer. So all my babies are inside with me, and the place is filled to capacity (and beyond) right now. But it's still getting cold at night. Had to put my heater on a few times still.

Last of this year's should hatch mid-June. After that, only eggs that broodies left behind will be placed in the incubators to hatch. Good season, barring that 60 hours power outage. I think I got close to 90% hatch rate (wasn't keeping tabs). Now I *really* need to make some outdoor brooders!!!

Isn't that the pot calling the kettle black? Wait, am I still allowed to use that expression?

Dear gods I do not need possums, too! Thank goodness they aren't up here!

What are these traps, and will they work on foxes?

*quietly herds the rabbits out of the coops*

I only give them the cracked eggs, the rest are mine.

Average hatch rate for shipped eggs is what, 50%? I'd go for chicks.

I just think it's cute. :)

Love the white and black one in the middle! 6 hours shouldn't do much harm. I've had some mine make it through 60.

:he :he :he :he :he Power was out for THREE DAYS! One of the incubators was on LOCKDOWN!!! Hoping beyond hope that some of the eggs made it through... Will check them tonight...

There's a fallacy that chickens are 'past their prime' at 2. This is from the chicken factories that suck the life out of their hens. In a proper homestead with good food and housing and care, they are good for many many more years. They may not lay as many eggs, but they can reproduce just...

Oh, this would be AMAZING for the Caption Contest!!! https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/official-byc-caption-contest-photo-submission-thread-9.1602528/

I won't be seeing what these turn out to be as I have them up for sale right now. Tempting to keep one back, but I already decided which three I'm keeping.

I've got yellow chicks with random black spots...

I need to go to our feed shop and grab stuff. Forgot it was the long weekend, so they'll probably be closed until Monday/Tuesday. Have a small sample of my chicks that hatched yesterday:

Not as much as you'd think :P It was just closer and easier going south than going east/west. Provinces are also much bigger than states. Yes, even bigger than Texas! Obligatory tax picture:

Unfortunately, the 'open border' between Canada and the States now requires a passport. Used to be you just drove up, without ID, and could go anywhere. I think I visited more places in the States when I was a kid than in my own country! At my end of Canada, you have to cross the St. Lawrence...

It grows on you. Look at this absolutely gorgeous girl!!! 🥰

I love the taste of quacker ducks. And yes, Muscovy do taste different. Some have compared it to roast beef. Haven't had it often enough to confirm or deny.