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  1. vrsilver

    My first hatch!

    I left for class with 3 hatched and 8 pipped and 1 unzipping. My roommate just sent me this picture with 6 hatched! They’re all mystery chicks at varying rates of development so I’m excited that I have some hatching. Any guesses on what breed? I know the picture isn’t great but I hope to...
  2. alexthefarmlady

    I’m freaking out help!

    Omgosh I’m freaking out These are silkie eggs and it’s day 19!!!! I’m freaking out and also freaking out wondering if the egg is cracking right
  3. M

    Turning the Eggs

    I was wondering what you guys would do in this situation. I have 7 eggs in the incubator. I don't have an automatic turner so i hand turn them, I also have school 8:30am-3:00pm. So what should m'y turning schedule be (i can call home to ask them to turn the eggs). I have australorp eggs and i...
  4. SeanClark5879

    Starting my FIRST flock! Coop design musts?!

    So I know that the coop should be at least 4 square feet per chicken and the run 10 square feet per chicken, but I have some questions. So I live in town and I'm planning on getting 6-10 hens and possible a bantam rooster (if my husband is okay with the rooster), so I'm basically planning for 7...
  5. CrazyBlaize

    First timers coop

    I am new to the chicken slash duck community. I've had my chickens for a year-and-a-half and my three ducks for a year. Recently my Drake has been trying to get at one of my chickens if you know what I mean. So I am building separate coops. I have just about finished my chicken coop that started...
  6. Kingerrrr

    BYC: Getting started

    Hello everyone, first time post here. I recently convinced my partner to allow me to get some chickens! She has told me she is "afraid" of chickens, but she knows this is something I have wanted for some time; after a lot of research and chicken videos she is finally on board! Little does she...
    • Kingerrrr
    • Thread
    • backyard chickens building coop building coops chicken chickens first time free range getting started hens new coop
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Managing Your Flock
  7. K

    First time trying to hatch eggs SOS

    Hi so my eggs have been in the incubator for 3 days and in about 12 hours it will be day 4. I'm horrible and I candled them today... I can't really see anything like some eggs have a darker area but it moved when I rotate the egg. No darker spot in the dark area. Wondering if there is life/hope...
  8. J

    Heat lamps

    Hey! Im new to chicks! I was just wondering if a 50 watt infrared bulb would be enough heat for two chicks?? Thanks in advance
  9. J

    Heat lamps

    Hey! Im new to chicks! I was just wondering if a 50 watt infrared bulb would be enough heat for two chicks?? Thanks in advance
  10. J

    Heat lamps

    Hey! Im new to chicks! I was just wondering if a 50 watt infrared bulb would be enough heat for two chicks?? Thanks in advance
  11. S

    Limpy/Lame Chicks

    Hi guys! Just hatched out my first batch of quail getting 9 out of 11 eggs. All hatched on the 19th day, 7 of the babies were born fine with no issues and are happy healthy chicks but one was born with splayed legs and another was born with a wonky hock. They are currently just under two...
  12. J

    Hatching Baby Indian Runners

    Hi All, I am very new here and have wanted ducks for the longest time. I'm buying some fertile Indian Runner Duck eggs soon to be incubated. I have heard something about turning the eggs in the hatcher up to five times a day? Is this correct? I know chickens are twice a day so this really...
    • JustAbbey
    • Thread
    • ducks first time first time hatching hatching hatching duck eggs
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Ducks
  13. jonesy4000

    Bringing Home Chickens For The First Time

    Hello, all. We're almost ready to start our very first flock. The coop and run should be finished this weekend. Food, bedding, supplies, etc. will be purchased. All that will be left are the chickens. Our plan is to get a group of laying hens, all 6-12 months, so that we can put them directly...
  14. Jeanna Marie

    Chicks for the first Time

    Hi all...I am new to this forum and kind of new to raising chicks. I am getting 6 Buff Orpington chicks this week. I have read many threads/posts on chick care but was hoping that you guys would be kind enough to help me with some pointers that will give my chicks the best chance at growing...
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