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I have two pair of Ancona and am new to ducks. I've had chickens for a while and know the indications as to when they are close to laying.

Did I get something other than a Hamburg? The combs have the correct look. One of my Hamburg's either blue or golden pencilled (I suspect one of the blues.) layed her first egg yesterday. However, I was surprised to find it was tan about the same color as my JG egg (much smaller, of course)...

I will be setting some EE and EE crosses along with purebreed Araucana eggs. Anyone want to join in? Hoping for a good hatch but with Araucana you never know. I have to say I bought the eggs from fellow BYCer. She did a fantastic job and was very generous. I bought 10+. She sent 16. All...

I would love to buy some fertile eggs locally in NW AR or NE OK. Welsummer, Penedescenca, Marans or Swedish Flower. Looking to add some dark eggs and hardiness to flock. Price is open just wasn't sure what to put in. Thanks for responding.

I have 120 eggs in two different incubators. 42 in my new LG at home and 78 in the neighbor's cabinet. I am going to attempt to candle tomorrow or Friday. I have never hatched them myself before. I would love someone to share experience with.

Just got finished incubating 60 eggs of various breeds. My Buttercup bantams and LF Black Sumatra had 100% hatch. My silkies, Houdans and Aracauna were not so good. I know the Aracauna have fertility issues. Do these other breeds? I only hatched 4 out of 15 silkie eggs and 2 out of 8...

I have some show quality bantams and LF hatching this weekend. I have never had any bantams or show quality of any kind. Should I plan on special feed or will any good starter feed work? If they need a higher protein or better brand, any suggestions from the experts out there? We won't be...

My light Brahma rooster goes absolutely berserk every time he hears the little ones peeping in their pen. He runs over and tries to attack them. I have tried to get them accustomed to each other. I have put the 6 week old pullets in a crate in the big pen and have put them out free ranging...

I have a brooder we are making out of table legs and plywood. Any suggestions as to a good material to apply to the bottom of the brooder and up the sides to make the plywood waterproof and easier to clean?

I have a smaller coop with my 5 hamburg babies in it. They are about 6 weeks old. Yesterday when I had both coops open for them to socialize and become further acquainted one of my EE pullets (7 months old) decided she wanted to be in the coop with the babies. She flew in the door and settled...

I will be putting 48 eggs in the incubator this weekend. Assuming I get a good hatch, what size brooder do I need to give them enough room? Heat won't be a problem here in Arkansas in May. I have never raised more than 12 at a time. I know these will need MUCH more room. Thanks in advance...

I want to improve my chances of having broody hens by diversifying my flock. I currently have NJG, SLW, EE, BR. What should I add to make sure I have broody hens for next year? I have already added some Hamburgs this year which I am sure will not improve my chances. I can get silkies...

I am getting some mixed hatching eggs. Before I get them I am trying to plan for the new coops I will need. I already have a mixed flock that I can add to but I know some of the new ones I have in mind will need a place of their own. I am thinking of the following breeds: silkie (to act as...

I have 6 pullets that I bought in October from Atwoods. They get their chicks from Ideal. I bought 3 EE, 1 BJG, 1 SLW & 1 BR. The three EE's have been laying regularly for a month now. The others have red combs but no signs of brown eggs yet. Any ideas as to when a normal time frame is...

I have three EE's now. Two red/black and one white and black almost Columbian feathered. I would like to get some more of various colors. Which hatchery has the best quality/variety? Thanks.

Anyone have recommendations for the best hatchery in Missouri? I am going to be in the Springfield area in April and would like to pick up some direct from the hatchery instead of paying shipping. I am especially looking for dark egg layers and more EE's as my husband really likes those...

I know this topic has been beat to death, but my husband is the one building/designing new coop. I currently have 7 LF of various breeds. I wanted to add some white egg layers and added 5 Hamburgs of various colours. If the new coop is 8' X 4' with a 20' X 20' run, will this be of...

I originally posted in Hatchery thread but thought this might be a better place. Has anyone ever ordered the Sand Hill Preservation "Super Assortment?" Super Assortments Please don't confuse this with the General Assorted. Super assorted is for the person who would like as many different...

Has anyone ordered this selection? Super Assortments Please don't confuse this with the General Assorted. Super assorted is for the person who would like as many different breeds as possible. A list of breeds is enclosed in the envelope taped to the outside of the shipping box. You may order...