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Past Meets / Re: 3-25-2023 Kyle 4-H Fancy Feathers Show Dripping Springs, TX

« on: April 05, 2023, 03:41:24 PM »

Congratulations to Megan K. and Jase D.

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Housing, Health & Hatching / Re: Incubator recommendation

« on: March 02, 2023, 12:06:06 PM »

I had a Hovabator Genesis model that worked pretty well. Ended up needing more capacity however.

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Upcoming Meets / Re: Ricky Bates 14th Annual Poultry Show, 11/5/2022 – 11/6/2022, Fayetteville, AR

« on: October 14, 2022, 12:29:39 PM »

As of today, the State of Arkansas has shut down all shows.

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Ameraucana Marketplace / Re: Cockerels needed

« on: October 12, 2022, 04:53:14 PM »

Paul Smith has graciously agreed to bring birds back to Texas for me from the National in Nebraska if anyone has something for me.

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Ameraucana Marketplace / Cockerels needed

« on: October 11, 2022, 01:21:01 PM »

Looking for a LF Black cockerel and a Self Blue Bantam cockerel.

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News and Information / Re: New Master Exhibitor

« on: October 07, 2022, 11:29:58 AM »

Thanks, everyone!

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Housing, Health & Hatching / Re: Cabinet Incubators

« on: June 10, 2022, 05:44:16 PM »

Each week I move a tray down one turner and rotate it. This does help.

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Housing, Health & Hatching / Cabinet Incubators

« on: June 09, 2022, 06:32:51 PM »

Now that hatching season is over for me, I'm considering modifying my GQF 1502. Cabinet incubators typically do not have a uniform temperature throughout the unit. This causes hot and cold spots in various places inside the incubator.

Those of you who use this type of incubator, I have the following questions:
Have uneven temperatures affected your hatch rates?
What modifications, if any, have you made to your cabinet incubator?
Are there brands of cabinets that provide a more even temperature than GQFs?

Thanks in advance.

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Breeding / Re: Wry tail

« on: March 15, 2022, 11:14:48 AM »

Sometimes they are just lazy and don't want to hold the tail properly. If you are going to use her, I recommend single mating in order to evaluate her offspring for the same trait.

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Upcoming Meets / Re: Missouri State Poultry Assoc. Spring & Swap Show, 4/16/2022, Sedalia, MO

« on: March 11, 2022, 06:18:56 PM »

Just read this show was cancelled as a precaution against HPAI.

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Breeding / Re: Breeding via AI

« on: February 08, 2022, 03:16:03 PM »

Brandon Taylor's J&B Illini Cornish FB page has a short video on this topic. There are several YouTube videos also. I haven't had issues with breeding that would make me consider AI. Typically, Ameraucanas should be able to breed naturally.

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Upcoming Meets / Re: Bluebonnet Classic, 1/8/2022, Navasota, TX

« on: October 16, 2021, 11:30:04 AM »

Prime Time Poultry and Rhoton Hill Poultry are sponsoring prizes for Ameraucana exhibitors at Show #1. The drawing is open to all Ameraucana exhibitors however ABC members will have additional opportunities to win.

1st Prize: $100 Tractor Supply gift card
2nd Prize: $50 Tractor Supply gift card
3rd Prize: One year paid ABC membership

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Housing, Health & Hatching / Re: Feed Recipe Help

« on: June 25, 2021, 04:10:59 PM »

Looks like pretty good ration, Ben. I would watch your birds performance (weight maintenance, feather quality, egg production, etc) and see if they do well.

With the numbers I feed, I can't afford the organic custom mix route. I currently feed Lone Star 20% laying mash. Weekly I supplement with Lone Star's 16% Conditioning Mix coated in cod liver oil. All of my birds are on grass during the day.

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Upcoming Meets / Re: Oklahoma State Poultry Federation Show, 12/11/2021, Shawnee, OK

« on: June 25, 2021, 03:54:50 PM »

This is one of my favorite shows. Great venue, great people and lots of birds!

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Upcoming Meets / Re: Bluebonnet Classic, 1/8/2022, Navasota, TX

« on: June 25, 2021, 03:42:10 PM »

New location with lots of room. Also, the Bluebonnet Classic is a double show for 2022.