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Pooh-Bah
1,785 posts
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Pooh-Bah
1,785 posts
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Posted:
As some of you may already know we've got an incubator and have been tring to breed quail. The first attempt was unsuccessful and we think this was because the quail that laid the eggs were past their peak laying age.
Three weeks ago we bought some free range hens eggs from the local farm shop and put them in the incubator, a week later we did the same with some quail eggs (so they would all hatch at the same time) and we have had success!!
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So far we have had two chickens hatch. We have also had two quails hatch - the stripey one in the middle and the other one is hiding behind the yellow chick. As you can see in the picture, another hens egg looks like it is going to hatch too
Once they have all dried out and gone fluffy we will put them under a heat lamp for a couple of weeks, then they will get to go outside into the run in the garden. I'll keep posting pics because it is quite amazing to see how quickly they grow up!
If any one can think of any name suggestions that would be great! (no fried chicken references please! )
EDITED_BY: .:star:. (1118526829)
As some of you may already know we've got an incubator and have been tring to breed quail. The first attempt was unsuccessful and we think this was because the quail that laid the eggs were past their peak laying age.
Three weeks ago we bought some free range hens eggs from the local farm shop and put them in the incubator, a week later we did the same with some quail eggs (so they would all hatch at the same time) and we have had success!!
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So far we have had two chickens hatch. We have also had two quails hatch - the stripey one in the middle and the other one is hiding behind the yellow chick. As you can see in the picture, another hens egg looks like it is going to hatch too
Once they have all dried out and gone fluffy we will put them under a heat lamp for a couple of weeks, then they will get to go outside into the run in the garden. I'll keep posting pics because it is quite amazing to see how quickly they grow up!
If any one can think of any name suggestions that would be great! (no fried chicken references please!
)EDITED_BY: .:star:. (1118526829)
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Draco Iracundia
784 posts
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Draco Iracundia
784 posts
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Posted:
I like having something named after me, Spike the chicken. I wonder if it'll be as crazy as me, He he he.
Yeah, i've found that inocent googles can come up with some very scarey stuff.
I like having something named after me, Spike the chicken. I wonder if it'll be as crazy as me, He he he.
Yeah, i've found that inocent googles can come up with some very scarey stuff.
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veteran
1,359 posts
Location: London/ Surrey
1,359 posts
Location: London/ Surrey
Posted:
Yes indeedy... googling 'how to make a monkey fist knot' came up with photgraphs and an 'instruction video clip' that weren't quite what I meant....
Congratulations on the new arrivals... they're gorgeous!
Yes indeedy... googling 'how to make a monkey fist knot' came up with photgraphs and an 'instruction video clip' that weren't quite what I meant....
Congratulations on the new arrivals... they're gorgeous!
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Pooh-Bah
1,785 posts
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Pooh-Bah
1,785 posts
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Posted:
I think myco has made up for the earlier bullying incident by being possibly the most sweet, caring considerate chick in the world!! ....
...the quail keep falling over and getting stuck on their backs (the are very clumsy!). Normally it takes a lot of frantic wriggling to get back up the right way. Myco noticing a quail in distress, ran over and pulled the quail back on to its feet by tugging on its wing! I have seen it do this several times now and it really is so funny to watch
This is going to get confusing talking about chicks named after HoPers!
I think myco has made up for the earlier bullying incident by being possibly the most sweet, caring considerate chick in the world!! ....
...the quail keep falling over and getting stuck on their backs (the are very clumsy!). Normally it takes a lot of frantic wriggling to get back up the right way. Myco noticing a quail in distress, ran over and pulled the quail back on to its feet by tugging on its wing! I have seen it do this several times now and it really is so funny to watch
This is going to get confusing talking about chicks named after HoPers!
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Draco Iracundia
784 posts
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Draco Iracundia
784 posts
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Posted:
more pictures, we want more pictures!
more pictures, we want more pictures!
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Pirate Pixie Crew Captain
8,428 posts
Location: Wales
Pirate Pixie Crew Captain
8,428 posts
Location: Wales
Posted:
Googling "sexing chickens" didn't get me lots of dodgy sites I tried 
Here you go
sexing chickens 1
sexing chickens 2
sexing chickens 3
I hope that helps
Googling "sexing chickens" didn't get me lots of dodgy sites
I tried Here you go
sexing chickens 1
sexing chickens 2
sexing chickens 3
I hope that helps
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Pooh-Bah
1,785 posts
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Pooh-Bah
1,785 posts
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Posted:
Thanks Skulduggery!
From reading that it seems that i need to know the breed so a trip to the farm is needed! Might pick up some more eggs whilst i'm there!
There will be more pictures soon...i promise
Thanks Skulduggery!
From reading that it seems that i need to know the breed so a trip to the farm is needed! Might pick up some more eggs whilst i'm there!
There will be more pictures soon...i promise
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Pooh-Bah
1,785 posts
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Pooh-Bah
1,785 posts
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Posted:
New Pictures!!
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Myco and Spike
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the latest chick
This chick hatched a few hours ago. We weren't sure if it was going to make it. It has a wonky leg, we're not sure if it is going to sort itself out or if it is going to be 'special' and limp forever
It is the last to hatch BUT...
My boyfriend's mum just gave us some eggs that she got from a farm shop, two are are just normal hens eggs, two are white hens eggs and two are blue (yes really blue!). We are not sure what they are...some kind of strange hen! We are going to pop them in the incubator and see what happens! (they should hatch 21 days from now)
New Pictures!!
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Myco and Spike
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the latest chick
This chick hatched a few hours ago. We weren't sure if it was going to make it. It has a wonky leg, we're not sure if it is going to sort itself out or if it is going to be 'special' and limp forever
It is the last to hatch BUT...My boyfriend's mum just gave us some eggs that she got from a farm shop, two are are just normal hens eggs, two are white hens eggs and two are blue (yes really blue!
). We are not sure what they are...some kind of strange hen! We are going to pop them in the incubator and see what happens! (they should hatch 21 days from now) SILVER Member
Scientist!
578 posts
Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Scientist!
578 posts
Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Posted:
oooooo lovely additions to the family I must say!
And an Angel chicken no less :O Wow *is honored*
I would kill to have chickens of my own
oooooo lovely additions to the family I must say!
And an Angel chicken no less :O Wow *is honored*
I would kill to have chickens of my own
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Draco Iracundia
784 posts
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Draco Iracundia
784 posts
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Posted:
Spike is sooo cute! cutter than the real spike!
maybe they are duck eggs? aren't duck eggs blue?
Spike is sooo cute! cutter than the real spike!
maybe they are duck eggs? aren't duck eggs blue?
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veteran
1,240 posts
Location: Melbourne, Australia
veteran
1,240 posts
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posted:
lucky you were nice to me myco... cant have you pushing me around just cause im little!!!!
how CUTE !!!!!!!!
lucky you were nice to me myco... cant have you pushing me around just cause im little!!!!
how CUTE !!!!!!!! Only when you close your eyes can you really see...
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Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia
Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia
Posted:
Our weird chicken with the fluffy ears used to lay kinda greenish blue eggs. Then she went all neurotic and stopped laying. But we found the other chook so they are happier.
Our weird chicken with the fluffy ears used to lay kinda greenish blue eggs. Then she went all neurotic and stopped laying. But we found the other chook so they are happier.
Is it the Truth?
Is it Fair to all concerned?
Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
Im in a lonely battle with the world with a fish to match the chip on my shoulder. Gnu in Binnu in a cnu
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Draco Iracundia
784 posts
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Draco Iracundia
784 posts
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Posted:
i want chickens!
i want chickens!
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Draco Iracundia
784 posts
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Draco Iracundia
784 posts
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Posted:
there is a picture of Sushi in my gallery
https://www.homeofpoi.com/gallery/display.php?image=/500/17575Sushifish-thumb.jpg
there is also a pic of my puppy and a couple of Lou's cat Tina.
They are bad quality as i took them with my phone. sorry. And not as cute as Star's chickens and quails.
EDITED_BY: DragonFury (1118626416)
there is a picture of Sushi in my gallery
https://www.homeofpoi.com/gallery/display.php?image=/500/17575Sushifish-thumb.jpg
there is also a pic of my puppy and a couple of Lou's cat Tina.
They are bad quality as i took them with my phone. sorry. And not as cute as Star's chickens and quails.
EDITED_BY: DragonFury (1118626416)
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Pooh-Bah
2,084 posts
Location: melbourne, victoria, australia
Pooh-Bah
2,084 posts
Location: melbourne, victoria, australia
Posted:
oh i'm so pleased that little myco's ended up being so caring! s/he's so cute!
oh i'm so pleased that little myco's ended up being so caring! s/he's so cute!
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Scientist!
578 posts
Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Scientist!
578 posts
Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Posted:
Robin eggs are blue
I had a nest with 5 before the mean ol cat chased the mother away.
Robin eggs are blue
I had a nest with 5 before the mean ol cat chased the mother away.
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Pooh-Bah
1,785 posts
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Pooh-Bah
1,785 posts
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Posted:
When I was looking it up on the net, the only chickens i could find that laid blue eggs were the ones with fluffy ears.
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I can't help but laugh!
Gnorc, is yours with the fluffy ears a Araucana? I do hope that the blue eggs are Araucanas. The look ever so great!
Dragon, i can't believe you called your fish Sushi! thats just mean...and funny!
When I was looking it up on the net, the only chickens i could find that laid blue eggs were the ones with fluffy ears.
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I can't help but laugh!
Gnorc, is yours with the fluffy ears a Araucana? I do hope that the blue eggs are Araucanas. The look ever so great!
Dragon, i can't believe you called your fish Sushi! thats just mean...and funny!
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Pooh-Bah
2,084 posts
Location: melbourne, victoria, australia
Pooh-Bah
2,084 posts
Location: melbourne, victoria, australia
Posted:
i used to know a cat called dim sim
i used to know a cat called dim sim
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grumpy poorly froggy
3,999 posts
Location: Nuneaton, United Kingdom
grumpy poorly froggy
3,999 posts
Location: Nuneaton, United Kingdom
Posted:
aww they are so cute.
i have chickens, well me and my bro do. about 18 of them and a cock and they live on our little bit of land. we don't have any quails though there are some phesants nesting near by, but we don't have a working incubator i love phesants.
but back on the subject they are so darn cute
aww they are so cute.
i have chickens, well me and my bro do. about 18 of them and a cock and they live on our little bit of land. we don't have any quails though there are some phesants nesting near by, but we don't have a working incubator
i love phesants.but back on the subject they are so darn cute
Life's too short to worry about where you put your marshmallows
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Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia
Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia
Posted:
Mine is a Araucanas cross I think. Its sticky out bits arent so sticky out!!
Yay
Mine is a Araucanas cross I think. Its sticky out bits arent so sticky out!!
Yay
Is it the Truth?
Is it Fair to all concerned?
Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
Im in a lonely battle with the world with a fish to match the chip on my shoulder. Gnu in Binnu in a cnu
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Draco Iracundia
784 posts
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Draco Iracundia
784 posts
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Posted:
Star, its not mean, its just different, he doesn't mind being called Sushi.
Are pheasents the ones with the fancy tails?
Star, its not mean, its just different, he doesn't mind being called Sushi.
Are pheasents the ones with the fancy tails?
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Pooh-Bah
1,785 posts
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Pooh-Bah
1,785 posts
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Posted:
As long as you don't wrap him up in some rice and seaweed and eat him!
These are pheasants
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I think you are thinking of peacocks, they have very fancy tails!
As long as you don't wrap him up in some rice and seaweed and eat him!
These are pheasants
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I think you are thinking of peacocks, they have very fancy tails!
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Draco Iracundia
784 posts
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Draco Iracundia
784 posts
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Posted:
yeah thats them, they have fancy tails for a small bird.
nah, i know what peacocks are.
i would never eat my Sushi, he's too cute! Though when Lou came over and we made sushi, i had that as my msn name and i had a few people asking if i was eating my pet fish. he heeh
yeah thats them, they have fancy tails for a small bird.
nah, i know what peacocks are.
i would never eat my Sushi, he's too cute! Though when Lou came over and we made sushi, i had that as my msn name and i had a few people asking if i was eating my pet fish. he heeh
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[psylocibin fingerbobe].
479 posts
Location: London, United Kingdom
[psylocibin fingerbobe].
479 posts
Location: London, United Kingdom
Posted:
Cool.
I want some.
And a guinnae pig too.
Cool.
I want some.
And a guinnae pig too.
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grumpy poorly froggy
3,999 posts
Location: Nuneaton, United Kingdom
grumpy poorly froggy
3,999 posts
Location: Nuneaton, United Kingdom
Posted:
we eat ours once they have stoped lalying
we eat ours once they have stoped lalying
Life's too short to worry about where you put your marshmallows
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Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia
Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia
Posted:
This chook is looking like stirfry too..it just pooped twice on the verandah and isnt laying. I think its gender confused as its trying to crow.
This chook is looking like stirfry too..it just pooped twice on the verandah and isnt laying. I think its gender confused as its trying to crow.
Is it the Truth?
Is it Fair to all concerned?
Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
Im in a lonely battle with the world with a fish to match the chip on my shoulder. Gnu in Binnu in a cnu
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Pooh-Bah
2,084 posts
Location: melbourne, victoria, australia
Pooh-Bah
2,084 posts
Location: melbourne, victoria, australia
Posted:
please don't eat myco when she stops laying. ok that just sounds rude.
please don't eat myco when she stops laying. ok that just sounds rude. SILVER Member
Pooh-Bah
1,785 posts
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Pooh-Bah
1,785 posts
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Posted:
We won't be eating these even if they never lay
We won't be eating these even if they never lay
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Draco Iracundia
784 posts
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Draco Iracundia
784 posts
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Posted:
More pics, more pics, i want more pics, he he he
can i see pictures of your rats too? you can email them to me.
More pics, more pics, i want more pics, he he he
can i see pictures of your rats too? you can email them to me.
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Carpal \'Tunnel
3,136 posts
Location: Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,136 posts
Location: Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Posted:
eating unfertalised eggs is fine as a vegetarian
you'd know if you were eating a foetus. As for supporting torturous living conditions, it depends what you classify as torturous. There's plenty of info online, such as this from the UK vegetarian society and this from the UK vegan society about the conditions of laying hens/chickens involved in creating vegetarian products.
It's up to you to make up your own mind as to whether vegetarianism is enough to ensure you're not involved with animal suffering. It's worth doing some reading on the subject if it's something you're passionate about
Written by: myco
does this mean i'm not really a vegetarian? moral dilemma...
eating unfertalised eggs is fine as a vegetarian
Written by: myco
do i eat foetuses or support torturous living conditions of the layers?
you'd know if you were eating a foetus. As for supporting torturous living conditions, it depends what you classify as torturous. There's plenty of info online, such as this from the UK vegetarian society and this from the UK vegan society about the conditions of laying hens/chickens involved in creating vegetarian products.
Written by: .:star:.
so there's no need to turn vegan just yet!!
It's up to you to make up your own mind as to whether vegetarianism is enough to ensure you're not involved with animal suffering. It's worth doing some reading on the subject if it's something you're passionate about
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Pooh-Bah
1,785 posts
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Pooh-Bah
1,785 posts
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Posted:
Dragon, I've put some pics of some of my ratties in my gallery.
Going to take more photos of the chickadees later. THey are beginning to feel like celebraties having their photos taken so often!
Dragon, I've put some pics of some of my ratties in my gallery.
Going to take more photos of the chickadees later. THey are beginning to feel like celebraties having their photos taken so often!
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