chick wiggle Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Awww look at them, how cute, i cant wait for mine to hatch now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roobaloo Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 After last years disaster, I swore I was never going to try and raise chicks again!! But reading this thread....I've been eyeing up my incy... I've got a mantra going in my head "Buy POL - it's easier!" ...not much of a mantra but I'm hoping it's enough!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 They are so funny - they suddenly charge at each other or me for no apparent reason, earlier one came flying out backwards from under the electric hen and landed on it's back That teddy has a lot to answer for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 After last years disaster, I swore I was never going to try and raise chicks again!! But reading this thread....I've been eyeing up my incy... I've got a mantra going in my head "Buy POL - it's easier!" ...not much of a mantra but I'm hoping it's enough!! Have some of my chicks - I think the millefleur wyandottes will be lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 Awww look at them, how cute, i cant wait for mine to hatch now Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roobaloo Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Have some of my chicks - I think the millefleur wyandottes will be lovely millefleur wyandottes!! Don't tempt me! :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 I need to put some bedding down in the brooder, they are currently on puppy pads which have worked brilliantly for non slipping but get dirty very quickly - aubiose or wood pellets ? I have both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roobaloo Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Personally I would go for Auboise...as it'd be softer and more stable under foot...but I could be wrong!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stehaggan Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 My hatching eggs have just arrived - OMG they are such a gorgeous brown - im planning on putting them under my broody on friday as I need to finish the set up, any recommendations i.e. temperature i need to keep them until then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 My hatching eggs have just arrived - OMG they are such a gorgeous brown - im planning on putting them under my broody on friday as I need to finish the set up, any recommendations i.e. temperature i need to keep them until then? I think you should keep them at a coolish room temperature, but the important thing is to keep the temperature as constant as you can. Hurry up and finish that set up!!!! Edited to add that it is only my impatience that wants you to hurry up, the eggs should be fine waiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stehaggan Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 thanks chicken bark - i though that!! ive just been on the phone to mum and told her provided the run arrives from omlet tomorrow ill set it up then lol... i really cant wait can you tell I have never done this before lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Roobaloo, it sounds to me like you might be hatching quite soon! Ste, room temp will be fine until you are ready for them Scarlett, i put easibed (sameish as auboise) in my brooder and they are fine and soon realise they cant eat it....doesnt stop them trying though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 The poor little poot is having a hard time, the others have spent the last couple of days picking off her plaster and made her toes bleed. I put the spacer I got from ebay on today which is really good (I got different sizes and hers is the smallest ) they are still pecking her feet despite them being covered in purple spray How long shall I leave her corrector on and what will happen to her if her legs don't improve ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roobaloo Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Roobaloo, it sounds to me like you might be hatching quite soon! I actually put my incy and electric hen up in the attic last night, hoping that out of sight was truly out of mind....we'll ignore the fact I've already spent an hour today looking at hatching eggs on ebay! The poor little poot is having a hard time, the others have spent the last couple of days picking off her plaster and made her toes bleed. I put the spacer I got from ebay on today which is really good (I got different sizes and hers is the smallest ) they are still pecking her feet despite them being covered in purple spray How long shall I leave her corrector on and what will happen to her if her legs don't improve ? I'm not sure how long, but I would think there should be some progress within 5 days due to the growth rate. I have a feeling that newly hatched should wear them for 3 days...but as it's a few days old then it might take a little longer. I would isolate it though, if the others are pecking still. I guess the prognosis depends on how bad it is...? Hopefully someone will more knowledge will be able to advise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 She is getting around a lot better with the proper thingy, I make sure she eats and drinks and 'touch wood' they have left her feet alone since it went it I think she is going to keep me on my toes (excuse the pun) and be the runt of the litter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roobaloo Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 That's good news!! Hopefully she'll keep improving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 They love the aubiose, all snuggled up in a big heap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Pleased to hear she's doing a bit better More pictures please Alli xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roobaloo Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 They love the aubiose, all snuggled up in a big heap Definitely need piccies of that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Aw glad little poot is getting a bit better, hopefully every day will make even more progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
