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phicks Lakeland, FL(Zone 9b) Oct 19, 2009

I put 6 Welsummer eggs in the incubator yesterday. Paul

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ZZsBabiez Lodi, CA(Zone 9b) Oct 19, 2009

Cool.. do post pics when they hatch!!

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jylgaskin Williamsburg, MI(Zone 4b) Oct 21, 2009

Anybody know how long it takes welsies to start laying?

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beclu727 Dacula, GA(Zone 7b) Oct 23, 2009

Jylgaskin, check out the list on the 1st page of this BYC thread. For Welsies its been reported to be 25 weeks. This list is updated as new people post their 1st egg. http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=231744

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jylgaskin Williamsburg, MI(Zone 4b) Oct 23, 2009

Never mind, I lost my last welsie to the possum last night. DH (And the D does not stand for dear today) said he shut the chickens up last night for me, but didn't. This morning I found half my last hen. This possum has driven me nuts for several months. I've managed to carch and move 4 young ones and the mother finialy, but this must be the old man and he is smart. He's avoided live traps and even leg holds that we set in desperation.

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catmad Pelzer, SC(Zone 7b) Oct 25, 2009

I'm so sorry. Why would he say he did, if he didn't? I've learned thru sad experience to Trust No-one. Ever. Even when I'm told, "yeah, I did" I find I have to check it myself. I've tried to accept what he says, but I end up being unable to relax until I've seen for myself. When I have to be away, I'm a total nag. Especially when I'm away :).

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phicks Lakeland, FL(Zone 9b) Oct 25, 2009

nine days in the incubator welsumers