Poultry, Domestic Livestock, Pets, & Bees

New guy needing help! Janoel 12 incubator

Can you post an image of the incubator is it the same as the one in this thread threads/janoel-model-12-premium-incubator.578/

Greg Franklin, Jun 6, 2017

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Mark: Jun 10, 2017

Rolling sheep

I'm fascinated! Sounds like a fabulous breed!

Flatland, May 29, 2017

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Skippyherron: Jun 4, 2017

Thinking about getting ducks

We do very well getting the ducks to go back to there house.but they are skittish if there is something new in the way. I have trouble with a duck feeder.

Flatland, Oct 18, 2016

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Jillian: Jun 3, 2017

Flow Hive Bee hive invention to let honey run out

Copycats were bound to happen but most people will stick with the original flow hive because as we know very few Chinese knock offs work as good as the real product. Flow hive PR just needs to...

Copycats were bound to happen but most people will stick with the original flow hive because as we know very few Chinese knock offs work as good as the real product. Flow hive PR just needs to run a simple "buy authentic" campaign stating their product is the only one you can trust for...

Copycats were bound to happen but most people will stick with the original flow hive because as we know very few Chinese knock offs work as good as the real product. Flow hive PR just needs to run a simple "buy authentic" campaign stating their...

Copycats were bound to happen but most people will stick with the original flow hive because as we know very few Chinese knock offs work as good as the real product. Flow hive PR just needs to...

Mark, Feb 23, 2015 ... 2 3 4

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Mark: Jun 1, 2017

Chinese "no name" Egg Incubators

I've edited the post above (obviously spammy) but I do like the image so I've linked it to eBay AU incubators rather than removing it

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Mark, Aug 26, 2013 ... 2 3 4

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Mark: May 10, 2017

Snake deterrents

Yea, I would probably die in Australia, Africa, or South America. I would have an urge to catch any snake I saw. Used to have a pet Carpet Python for about 10 years until I went into the Army at...

Yea, I would probably die in Australia, Africa, or South America. I would have an urge to catch any snake I saw. Used to have a pet Carpet Python for about 10 years until I went into the Army at age 18. Bought him at a reptile show when I was 8 years old. From my experience, I haven't found...

Yea, I would probably die in Australia, Africa, or South America. I would have an urge to catch any snake I saw. Used to have a pet Carpet Python for about 10 years until I went into the Army at age 18. Bought him at a reptile show when I was 8...

Yea, I would probably die in Australia, Africa, or South America. I would have an urge to catch any snake I saw. Used to have a pet Carpet Python for about 10 years until I went into the Army at...

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Letsgokate, Oct 9, 2015 ... 2

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Muraki: Apr 21, 2017

Praise for honey

Wound continues to improve Yes I must trim her toes that may have played a part in her stumble but I think a lot of the cause was just plain old age. She is 28 nearly 29. Though she doesn't look...

Wound continues to improve Yes I must trim her toes that may have played a part in her stumble but I think a lot of the cause was just plain old age. She is 28 nearly 29. Though she doesn't look it & certainly didn't act it this morning when she saw something interesting on the road & trotted...

Wound continues to improve Yes I must trim her toes that may have played a part in her stumble but I think a lot of the cause was just plain old age. She is 28 nearly 29. Though she doesn't look it & certainly didn't act it this morning when she...

Wound continues to improve Yes I must trim her toes that may have played a part in her stumble but I think a lot of the cause was just plain old age. She is 28 nearly 29. Though she doesn't look...

Flatland, Apr 13, 2017

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Flatland: Apr 16, 2017

Native Bees & Splitting Native Bee Hives

They shorted out my electric gates... little buggers got into the circuit board and layed eggs

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stevo, Jan 6, 2014 ... 3 4 5

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Mark: Apr 3, 2017

HELP; whats wrong with my chickens?

Sorry I got to this thread too late... did any survive?

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Sasha Bushell, Mar 3, 2017

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Mark: Mar 11, 2017

It's all about Heritage Poultry

Like pretty much everything, selective breeding has its pros and cons...As a dog lover, I'm the first to admit that a "bitsa" from the pound is most likely to be more robust from a health point of...

Like pretty much everything, selective breeding has its pros and cons...As a dog lover, I'm the first to admit that a "bitsa" from the pound is most likely to be more robust from a health point of view than an overbred (and often interbred) "purebreed"...Yet my dogs are always purebreds because ...

Like pretty much everything, selective breeding has its pros and cons...As a dog lover, I'm the first to admit that a "bitsa" from the pound is most likely to be more robust from a health point of view than an overbred (and often interbred)...

Like pretty much everything, selective breeding has its pros and cons...As a dog lover, I'm the first to admit that a "bitsa" from the pound is most likely to be more robust from a health point of...

ClissAT, Dec 18, 2016 ... 2

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OskarDoLittle: Feb 11, 2017

How to tell if my duck eggs are fertile

Thanks Mark. Ill give the eggs some more time to see if anything happens. I just assumed they were no good as another girls eggs are showing alot of obvious signs and they were put in the...

Thanks Mark. Ill give the eggs some more time to see if anything happens. I just assumed they were no good as another girls eggs are showing alot of obvious signs and they were put in the incubator at the same time. As for my girl in question, she has not layed an egg today which is a little...

Thanks Mark. Ill give the eggs some more time to see if anything happens. I just assumed they were no good as another girls eggs are showing alot of obvious signs and they were put in the incubator at the same time. As for my girl in question,...

Thanks Mark. Ill give the eggs some more time to see if anything happens. I just assumed they were no good as another girls eggs are showing alot of obvious signs and they were put in the...

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Krystal, Jan 22, 2017

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Krystal: Jan 23, 2017

Jumbo quail

On January 7 I set 15 mixed Giant and Colossal eggs from Brent at Brisbane Quail. I didn't get my 2 live as I will get a decent amount from my hatch. I will keep you posted. I am happy to swap...

On January 7 I set 15 mixed Giant and Colossal eggs from Brent at Brisbane Quail. I didn't get my 2 live as I will get a decent amount from my hatch. I will keep you posted. I am happy to swap some males so I don't get close family ties in future.

On January 7 I set 15 mixed Giant and Colossal eggs from Brent at Brisbane Quail. I didn't get my 2 live as I will get a decent amount from my hatch. I will keep you posted. I am happy to swap...

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Mark, Sep 24, 2013 ... 2 3

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LoveInNature: Jan 16, 2017

Humidity levels and hatch rates Jap Quail

I found out it is bacterial and caused by cracks or non sterilisex environment etc. I have to say I am not really clear on the drowning thing. I had my humidity up around 80 and never saw any...

I found out it is bacterial and caused by cracks or non sterilisex environment etc. I have to say I am not really clear on the drowning thing. I had my humidity up around 80 and never saw any excess water with the chicks hatching. I would agree with suffocation in the case of non pipping. I...

I found out it is bacterial and caused by cracks or non sterilisex environment etc. I have to say I am not really clear on the drowning thing. I had my humidity up around 80 and never saw any excess water with the chicks hatching. I would agree...

I found out it is bacterial and caused by cracks or non sterilisex environment etc. I have to say I am not really clear on the drowning thing. I had my humidity up around 80 and never saw any...

LoveInNature, Dec 19, 2016

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LoveInNature: Jan 16, 2017

rotator arm for jn 48

Hey Kelvin, if you are a bit handy you can make one yourself from a bit of plastic or metal, with some glue Here a closeup picture

kelvin, Nov 30, 2016

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Silver Egg: Nov 30, 2016

Migratory Flutterbys

Yes, I had a whole heap swarm across our property a few days ago!

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ClissAT, Nov 6, 2016

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Mark: Nov 16, 2016

I wonder where those chooks are? They're very quiet!

A Leghorn?

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ClissAT, Apr 20, 2016 ... 2

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Mark: Nov 16, 2016

Ag Guide - Native Bee Book

I'd love to write something more descriptive about it, I've had this for a few weeks and have only had a quick flick through it. Been busy doing other things. :oops:

I'd love to write something more descriptive about it, I've had this for a few weeks and have only had a quick flick through it. Been busy doing other things. :oops:

stevo, Oct 21, 2016

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stevo: Nov 11, 2016

Question generic incubator not reaching temp

Ah yes of course... I know the Darwin heat very well indeed spending a good decade living there myself :heat:

Insulation still does help with temp fluctuations even in the heat though. Anyway, you...

Ah yes of course... I know the Darwin heat very well indeed spending a good decade living there myself :heat:

Insulation still does help with temp fluctuations even in the heat though. Anyway, you shouldn't have any problems with keeping up the humidity!

Ah yes of course... I know the Darwin heat very well indeed spending a good decade living there myself :heat:

Insulation still does help with temp fluctuations even in the heat though. Anyway, you shouldn't have any problems with keeping up the humidity!

Ah yes of course... I know the Darwin heat very well indeed spending a good decade living there myself :heat:

Insulation still does help with temp fluctuations even in the heat though. Anyway, you...

kristan, Sep 9, 2016

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Mark: Oct 31, 2016

Question Keeping Backyard Dairy Goats?

Great info @Janine Cummings really interesting stuff! It's pretty hard to get one of those mini goats - big waiting list - I wonder if there's good money in breeding them? They are so cute!

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Great info @Janine Cummings really interesting stuff! It's pretty hard to get one of those mini goats - big waiting list - I wonder if there's good money in breeding them? They are so cute!

Welcome to SSC btw, thank you for joining and sharing your knowledge.

Great info @Janine Cummings really interesting stuff! It's pretty hard to get one of those mini goats - big waiting list - I wonder if there's good money in breeding them? They are so cute!

Welcome to SSC btw, thank you for joining and...

Great info @Janine Cummings really interesting stuff! It's pretty hard to get one of those mini goats - big waiting list - I wonder if there's good money in breeding them? They are so cute!

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Jennifer Wang, Sep 22, 2013

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Mark: Oct 29, 2016

Goats

I have a small herd of goats up here in NT. I started out with Saanen milk goats. Love them as kids but they grow up. They are a larger breed, and whilst the nanny stays relatively compact, the...

I have a small herd of goats up here in NT. I started out with Saanen milk goats. Love them as kids but they grow up. They are a larger breed, and whilst the nanny stays relatively compact, the Billy gets BIG. I had no trouble handling them, but they were a nightmare for family if I needed a...

I have a small herd of goats up here in NT. I started out with Saanen milk goats. Love them as kids but they grow up. They are a larger breed, and whilst the nanny stays relatively compact, the Billy gets BIG. I had no trouble handling them,...

I have a small herd of goats up here in NT. I started out with Saanen milk goats. Love them as kids but they grow up. They are a larger breed, and whilst the nanny stays relatively compact, the...

Sasha Bushell, Oct 20, 2016

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Janine Cummings: Oct 28, 2016

Question Poultry supplies

C Cheers james, that would be a nice drive for me

I did find uncle toms poultry supplies in nerang have alot of variety however not sure about prices as i havent compared yet. But i will check...

C Cheers james, that would be a nice drive for me

I did find uncle toms poultry supplies in nerang have alot of variety however not sure about prices as i havent compared yet. But i will check that out; thankyou

C Cheers james, that would be a nice drive for me

I did find uncle toms poultry supplies in nerang have alot of variety however not sure about prices as i havent compared yet. But i will check that out; thankyou

C Cheers james, that would be a nice drive for me

I did find uncle toms poultry supplies in nerang have alot of variety however not sure about prices as i havent compared yet. But i will check...

Sasha Bushell, Sep 15, 2016

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Sasha Bushell: Oct 2, 2016

Is it ok to give Kilverm / Levamisole neat down the beak?

Absolutely fantastic Rosemary! I also have half a bottle of Kilverm going to waste because the cluckles wont drink the stuff no matter how thirsty they are. I now use Moxidectin Plus which I get...

Absolutely fantastic Rosemary! I also have half a bottle of Kilverm going to waste because the cluckles wont drink the stuff no matter how thirsty they are. I now use Moxidectin Plus which I get from Gecko Dan down at Glasshouse. I give that directly into the beak. I think Kilverm may not do all...

Absolutely fantastic Rosemary! I also have half a bottle of Kilverm going to waste because the cluckles wont drink the stuff no matter how thirsty they are. I now use Moxidectin Plus which I get from Gecko Dan down at Glasshouse. I give that...

Absolutely fantastic Rosemary! I also have half a bottle of Kilverm going to waste because the cluckles wont drink the stuff no matter how thirsty they are. I now use Moxidectin Plus which I get...

Mark, Sep 5, 2016

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ClissAT: Sep 11, 2016

How to stop chicken eating her own eggs?

I don't personally keep chooks...but when one of my sister in law's started "egg eating" a vet friend basically said this same thing. (Though in fairness, my S-in-L keeps her chooks as pets...so...

I don't personally keep chooks...but when one of my sister in law's started "egg eating" a vet friend basically said this same thing. (Though in fairness, my S-in-L keeps her chooks as pets...so there was no mention about the chop!) they went with a roll away system, problem seemed to...

I don't personally keep chooks...but when one of my sister in law's started "egg eating" a vet friend basically said this same thing. (Though in fairness, my S-in-L keeps her chooks as pets...so there was no mention about the chop!) they went...

I don't personally keep chooks...but when one of my sister in law's started "egg eating" a vet friend basically said this same thing. (Though in fairness, my S-in-L keeps her chooks as pets...so...

Mark, Feb 17, 2013

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OskarDoLittle: Jul 19, 2016

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Tip An easy way to prevent chooks/chickens scratching under trees

Yeah noted... It happens to me also! I'll look into it and see if I can find the stem of the problem.

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ClissAT, Jul 13, 2016

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Mark: Jul 16, 2016

Tip Chooks scratching the mulch away from under garden trees

Great to see you're thinking like a chook.

I placed large reo wire around a section I couldn't board, they couldn't scratch as it wasn't as fulfilling for them. They had plenty of other areas...

Great to see you're thinking like a chook.

I placed large reo wire around a section I couldn't board, they couldn't scratch as it wasn't as fulfilling for them. They had plenty of other areas to scratch. I've moved from there and the tenant who lives there has a dog who ripped all the...

Great to see you're thinking like a chook.

I placed large reo wire around a section I couldn't board, they couldn't scratch as it wasn't as fulfilling for them. They had plenty of other areas to scratch. I've moved from there and the tenant...

Great to see you're thinking like a chook.

I placed large reo wire around a section I couldn't board, they couldn't scratch as it wasn't as fulfilling for them. They had plenty of other areas...