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Thanks! I ended up checking it with one of my husbands fancy thermometers from his job.. the built in one was spot on with temperature accuracy

Hi guys! I'm getting ready to try out our incubator (brinsea octagon 20 eco) for the first time and I wanted to make sure the temp is correct. Where should I check the temperature in this particular incubator? The thermometer that comes with it is mounted at the top. Is this the one I should...

3-1-2014 at 1:00pm

Just curious.. how much does everyone else pay for bales of straw? I feel like we're paying too much.. or maybe the price has just gone up in general. But I'd love to hear how much everyone else is paying in CT.

We do some simple decorations:

@gailmaison I think it really depends on the rooster. Ours now is a Sultan and he is amazing with the girls. Although we've always had bad luck with rhode island red roosters. They were the worst we've ever had. I'd just try some of the more docile breeds and raise him from a chick if you can...

I've also seen blood splatter like than when one was pecked in the comb and shook her head. I'd check to see if anyone has any scabs on their combs or evidence of dried blood on their heads. Lets just say it's not fun when you pick up the injured girl and she shakes her head at you and then...

@Joshua G She is a golden laced wyandotte! I have a silver laced one as well. Our rooster is actually a sultan.. he's great with the ladies and a real sweetheart!

I've had one particularly small one. She did grow to normal size and lays faithfully but is definitely slow mentally. But it's cute and she's a sweetie. So she may catch up in size.

Wow, thanks for the comments everyone! I saw a few questions so I'll answer them. @gailmaison I don't have any insulation at all in ours. The deep litter we use keeps it warmer inside the coop. I have the one side window covered with plastic because that is the direction the wind blows from. As...

I hate talking to the feed store people. Mine told me it was too much trouble to order the food I wanted.. so I stopped shopping there. I spend a lot of money there, so if they can't accommodate me, then I'm not giving them my money. I have to go farther now, but at least the store carries more...

Recycling all our pumpkins! Does anyone know if you can cut them up and freeze some sections for the winter? Someone just offered us a freezer so I'll have room to put extra things away.