tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060046224151259070.post2209505607918143253..comments2011-09-13T08:55:13.053-04:00Comments on Mission-2-Mars Urban Farmstead: Mission AccomplishedCarolyn Evans-Deanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17120659538069120105noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060046224151259070.post-61678423893467343032009-11-09T13:17:20.318-05:002009-11-09T13:17:20.318-05:00Hi, Jo! Thanks for the compliments. It is awfully ...Hi, Jo! Thanks for the compliments. It is awfully nice to have an Aussie here!<br /><br />We actually purchased our incubator. I figure that it will eventually pay for itself. We bought one that was a bit pricey, but we wanted something that we couldn't screw up. <br /><br />The best advice that I could give would be to try to get your eggs locally (if possible)to improve your chances of getting a good hatch. Eggs that are shipped a great distance have less of a chance of hatching successfully.<br /><br />Also...Make sure that you allow the eggs to rest (pointy end down) for at least 36 hours. This allows the eggs to settle after being jostled in the mail. <br /><br />If you aren't able to have roosters where you live, then you will want to have a plan for what to do with the roosters.My roosters move to a friend's farm as soon as they begin to crow, since we live in the city. As a result, we have 9 hens in residence.Carolyn Evans-Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17120659538069120105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060046224151259070.post-47740754242007188732009-11-08T08:47:34.048-05:002009-11-08T08:47:34.048-05:00Hi Carolyn
I'm blown away by your website. It...Hi Carolyn<br /><br />I'm blown away by your website. Its AWESOME! I love the ticker counter thing you have put in! It's amazing. Did you rent or purchase your incubator? We got 3 chicks from the farmer's market but my boyfriend is thinking of getting an incubator for the next round of chicks. Any tips?<br /><br />I'm from Western Australia by the way! :)<br /><br />cheers<br />JoJoanneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08160385938517597542noreply@blogger.com