Raising from fertile eggs

BigPaddy · « **on:** March 14, 2008, 15:53 »

Last year I bough some fertile pekin eggs to see under one of mine who was broody. None hatched. I think one mistake was I got too many (6) and the poor bird couldnt sit them all.

Personally I would stew the two old girls we have and get some babes in, but the family wont allow that. I have read many horror stories about introducing new birds to a flock (2?) so fertile eggs seems best.

So my question is before I have another go this year, what can I do to improve my chances of success.

And any good places to buy near Hull or that will do a reliable mail order?

Foxy · « **Reply #1 on:** March 14, 2008, 19:05 »

Best thing is to get as fresh as possible and from a reputable breeder. Look at the sticky "fertile egg pool" you will find some eggs here! I will have some soon - thats if you like Salmon Faverolles! But beware hatching means cockerels and not everyone appreciates them! :shock:
Bigfoot is now with his own girls and he is deadchuffed with his harem - couldn't wait to carry them over the threshold of their new house!

agapanthus · « **Reply #2 on:** March 14, 2008, 20:28 »

Quote from: "Foxy"

Best thing is to get as fresh as possible and from a reputable breeder. Look at the sticky "fertile egg pool" you will find some eggs here! I will have some soon - thats if you like Salmon Faverolles! But beware hatching means cockerels and not everyone appreciates them! :shock:
Bigfoot is now with his own girls and he is deadchuffed with his harem - couldn't wait to carry them over the threshold of their new house!

Bless him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BigPaddy · « **Reply #3 on:** March 14, 2008, 21:22 »

Quote from: "Foxy"

But beware hatching means cockerels and not everyone appreciates them! :shock:

I have a dastardly plan should we get more than one - i dont think anyone will notice one cockerel

Foxy · « **Reply #4 on:** March 15, 2008, 14:20 »

is this anything to do with your dastardly plan?

?

BigPaddy · « **Reply #5 on:** March 15, 2008, 17:50 »

Something along those lines would be good.

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