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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 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...
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.
I wish! Unfortunately, Canada doesn't have many options. I've looked. I'd have to import. Only the basic Black, Chocolate, and Blue and their derivatives are available.
I managed to breed some Lilacs last year since I had the basic stock for them. Unfortunately, that means they're...