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Post by brian1 on Dec 20, 2011 15:29:51 GMT
Ok, I have lost a chick, think it must have died getting out, she is a good mother and did a good job last year but she has took all the shavings out i did replace them but she took them out also, the question is will the chicks be ok without shavings in, there is a good concave.......
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Oct 7, 2011 17:11:28 GMT
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Post by nipper123 on Dec 20, 2011 16:50:19 GMT
we have one hen that is unbelievably fussy about this, she removes every single bit of sawdust or shaving’s before laying and continues to do so whilst raising her chicks. Brilliant mother but we did have to make sure the chicks feet stayed clean. Paul
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Post by barrieshutt on Dec 20, 2011 16:52:31 GMT
I do persevere with shavings guys as they help keep them from splaying their legs
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2011 17:03:29 GMT
i got one hen that chucks it all out ... so every other day i change the concave for a clean one ....but as nipper says ..keep the chicks feet clean i was and dry them evey other day when i change the concaves over.... but barrie also said about splayed feet ...you have to keep a sharp eye on the chicks if this happends ...bind there feet at once...click on this like its very good. forums.budgiebreeders.asn.au/index.php?showtopic=14002
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Oct 6, 2011 7:41:27 GMT
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Dec 20, 2011 17:12:21 GMT
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Dec 20, 2011 18:12:26 GMT
Wood shavings are a must in my nest boxes. The hens throw out and I keep adding more. Eventually they stop doing so.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2011 18:39:53 GMT
sorry reg i didnt no ... ....
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Post by brian1 on Dec 20, 2011 19:34:13 GMT
Wood shavings are a must in my nest boxes. The hens throw out and I keep adding more. Eventually they stop doing so. Thanks BB, ok I have all these eggs ready to hatch and very little shavings,......question, how to replace without touching the eggs?
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Post by brian1 on Dec 20, 2011 19:46:05 GMT
I do persevere with shavings guys as they help keep them from splaying their legs Thanks barrie, I read some put porridge oats in,yes the one's we eat, and it would take a long time to shift them,..........what do you think of that?
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Dec 20, 2011 19:47:41 GMT
sorry reg i didnt no ... .... I'll let you off just this once Mick
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Post by brian1 on Dec 20, 2011 19:52:21 GMT
we have one hen that is unbelievably fussy about this, she removes every single bit of sawdust or shaving’s before laying and continues to do so whilst raising her chicks. Brilliant mother but we did have to make sure the chicks feet stayed clean. Paul So in your opinion Paul, you think they would be ok?
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Post by barrieshutt on Dec 20, 2011 20:05:22 GMT
At the moment i am using wood chips and a few shavings mixed in , each nest box has about 2 inches deep bedding
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Nov 8, 2011 20:55:22 GMT
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Post by suejr69 on Dec 20, 2011 20:58:25 GMT
Ok, I have lost a chick, think it must have died getting out, she is a good mother and did a good job last year but she has took all the shavings out i did replace them but she took them out also, the question is will the chicks be ok without shavings in, there is a good concave....... Oh no brian you lost a chick!!! how many do you have? Sue
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Dec 21, 2011 6:12:19 GMT
Wood shavings are a must in my nest boxes. The hens throw out and I keep adding more. Eventually they stop doing so. Thanks BB, ok I have all these eggs ready to hatch and very little shavings,......question, how to replace without touching the eggs? Personally, I keep the wood shavings throughout the incubation period. If there are none, I would only add when all the eggs hatch, mainly because it can dry out the eggs or upset the hen which in turn can damage the eggs. Some still prefer to add after airing it for one or two days.
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Post by brian1 on Dec 21, 2011 11:19:46 GMT
Thanks BB, ok I have all these eggs ready to hatch and very little shavings,......question, how to replace without touching the eggs? Personally, I keep the wood shavings throughout the incubation period. If there are none, I would only add when all the eggs hatch, mainly because it can dry out the eggs or upset the hen which in turn can damage the eggs. Some still prefer to add after airing it for one or two days. Thanks for the advice BB it does make sense
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