I will ask around. The problem with that is half the time you end up with more roos than pullets, thus my problem here!! Let me know if you can't find someone closer and I'll come up and get a couple.
Thanks,
Cindy
I have four hens and one box and they have no problem laying if there are already one, two or even three in there. They do however, fuss over the box loudly if someone is hogging it too long!! I would stick a second one in there just to make it easier on them!
I have four 9 week old RIR babies. They are growing fast and have feathered up really nice. Problem is, I still am not sure if they are pullets or Roos as they all look different.........and I haven't heard sign of a pityful crow yet.
The most recent problematic behavior is that one of them...
I would take him out as soon as he is dry so he doesn't knock the other eggs over. The other chicks could possibly drown if he knocks them upside down.
I just read a great idea on another thread on this site. They are now recommending when you take them out of the auto turner, put them air sac...
I have been there before!! Bless your heart, good vibes are being sent your way.........I hope all turns out well.
I was always told to keep those two holes closed until the last 3 days and keep temp. 101-102 in a still air incubator........however I know there are variences and people have...
I have replied so some others reporting the same thing. I was just wondering how wide spread it is?
I live in Middle Ga. and many of my friend's chickens stopped laying at the exact same time mine did. They were laying fine until the second week of Dec. and then they just stopped. I have read...