Projects

Hatching Rings (Patent Pending)

When it comes to hatching these tiny Kikirikis, I have had to assist several out of shells on many occasions. On my exploration of information, I have come across the concept of upright hatching: basically, keeping the air cells up during the last phase (lockdown) of incubation. I have tried this on my last 4 batches of hatches and not one chicken needed help. Plus, there was an added benefit of all chicks hatching in less than 24 hours. Though that just may have been a fluke. I first tried this using an egg carton but quickly realized that was not sustainable. I could not keep reusing the same carton since it is not sanitary, plus it took up so much room, the new hatchlings didn't have space to scoot around. So I created these hatching rings. I made them duel sided to support various eggs sizes. This design still allows air to flow around the egg and while still supporting the air cell upright, and the added benefit of taking up minimal space in the incubator. These are made of nontoxic PLA material and are reusable. Though they are not dishwasher safe. 

No Roost Cone for Mason Jar

I like to use mason jars for my food and water feeders since they are made of glass and I can sanitize them. Plus they are cheap. However, the chicks tend to jump on top of them to roost and poop in their water/food. I was making cones out of cardboard to put on the base of the jars but they didn't last. So I have created a No Roost cone that will fit the base of the mason jar. This is made out of non toxi PLA material 

Safety Chick Waterer (patent pending)

I have been using quail waterers to help prevent the drowning of my Kiris when they hatch. These are very narrow and I found it hard to dip their beak into the water to teach them to drink. So I am currently toying around with a waterer base for a mason jar that has bubbles in it to prevent the chick from falling completely in.