Fr.mike
63 posts
Feb 09, 2006
6:57 PM
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On a lighter note to some of the high octane debate lately--- I banded my first five roller chicks today.what a privilege!as you can tell from the number I had one die in the nest(really cold) but I am not detered.My wife asks me jokeingly --How are your babys.My answer--GREAT!--just great!This my freinds is what I call FUN!
Fr. Mike
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motherlodelofts
593 posts
Feb 09, 2006
7:17 PM
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Mike no doubt it is an exciting time , and one that we get to re live each and every year.
Scott
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Double D
130 posts
Feb 09, 2006
8:29 PM
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Mike, I should be right behind you in about 11 to 14 days and I can't wait! My first birds I'll be able to fly. Can't wait!
Darin
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upcd
145 posts
Feb 09, 2006
10:38 PM
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15 banded and that only rollers not all the others.
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Velo99
214 posts
Feb 10, 2006
5:13 AM
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I have banded five so far,they are 2 weeks old. The biggest test is tonite when the temp down to 15. They are too big for the hens to cover entirely. The one I am really worried about is the single chick. I might go and get one of those little elec heaters from Walmart.
I wrapped the front in a tarp to keep out the wind. I hope I am not starting over on Monday.
YITS
Kenny
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Ballrollers
272 posts
Feb 10, 2006
6:13 AM
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My first 12 are in the kit box with the second round banded! Ya gotta love this state for rasing rollers! YITS, Cliff
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Shaun
278 posts
Feb 10, 2006
11:32 AM
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Hey, Kenny, good luck with the cold. I've lost two little Masons already; but it wasn't what I imagined it would be. These little geezers just never grew. They wriggled and squirmed in their separate nests, looking as lively as they should, but whilst their respective nestmates grew and grew, these two didn't. When they died, they only looked a few days old, but they were actually about 10. It caught me by surprise because they were well covered all the time. They obviously weren't well, but I don't know what it was.
However, their big siblings have done very well, despite the cold. I've had nest felt in the bowl, then I added woodshavings when it got really cold, then I just hoped. Fortunately, the parents haven't tried for a second round yet, so they're still doing their stint with these youngsters. Once the youngsters were about 12 days old, the parents would leave them in the nest on their own for certain periods during the day. It's as if they know that once the temperature rises a little and the youngsters are quite well feathered, there's no real reason to sit them all the time. Then, as it darkens and the cold starts to bite, the parents are back in the nest again.
We're not as cold as you in England (but cold enough to freeze the water), so I hope all goes well for you. Tell you what, though, I'm bloody sick of winter.
Shaun
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fhtfire
333 posts
Feb 10, 2006
11:42 AM
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I have banded 8 so far and I have 6 that are just about ready to be banded. and two more pair on eggs.....Kenny, I would for sure...get the electric eater from wal-mart...anything to keep the chill off. You will be suprised...if the hens cover them even though they are big....It was cold her a couple weeks ago and The hen started sitting on them again...It was funny as hell..I don't think her feet were on the ground..LOL
rock and ROLL
Paul
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trevsta65
3 posts
Feb 11, 2006
11:38 PM
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ive banded 10 birds so far this season have 7 of them in the kit box flying .doing ok i guess being my first season breeding birds just a beginner.
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