Andy wrote: ↑Tue Jan 30, 2024 10:50 am
These are my pairs in the widowhood section.
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Most pairs have youngsters under them now. The oldest pair are 6 days old today. Just 6 more eggs due to hatch over the next 3 days. So far only one egg has failed to hatch, so very pleased. Should give me 21 youngsters 9 days between oldest and youngest.
That's good news Andy, glad they've hatched well for you bruv, hopefully you'll have a few champions amongst them
They all look well, nice and settled.
George and Morgan wrote: ↑Tue Jan 30, 2024 10:59 am
that's very good Andy my problem most are new pairings and some cocks may be looking for the hens they had
Yes that could be part of it George, you only one bird go upset the whole loft.
The wind we had wouldn't have helped either, that does upset the birds and can stop them sitting properly.
George and Morgan wrote: ↑Tue Jan 30, 2024 11:57 am
bought set of 4 nest boxes £120 used just the one nest taken so thought i would put a shelf up straight away a hen goes to it followed by 2 cocks
it is barley straw from last year Trev
Just goes to show they aren't materialistic George They know what they want lol, you can force them in time to go where you want them too but they are much happier if they make up their own minds.
That Straw has kept its colour well mate
George and Morgan wrote: ↑Tue Jan 30, 2024 1:12 pm
i think may have solved the problem with the nest boxes have added a shelf on the outside rather than them going straight in and birds are landing on it first
Not sure why they wouldn’t use the nest boxes George. I have had the odd ones nest on the floor but usually because they have youngsters still in the nest from a previous round.
Back just enjoying club racing for the time being.
They know what they want lol, you can force them in time to go where you want them too but they are much happier if they make up their own minds. 