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    Hello again,

    I've come back after a few years. I have moved from chickens to Quail. I've already incubated and had a 90% hatch rate on my first try with a new Incubator. I came home one day to my light off and 10 dead baby quail, I got out the hair dryer and revived every one of them. I have done this many...
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    Is there a wrong time of year for a hen to sit?

    I'm in Wisconsin. I've had successful hatches from broody hens in all seasons in an unheated coop. I would move her to a smaller enclosed area free from drafts. Good luck
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    Hi I'm from Texas

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    Hi I'm from Texas

    She had 2 litters and 9 each time. Crush injuries to the piglets worry me the most. For our girl Midnight she never had problems with labor but did crush 2, one i was able to save. Keep an eye on the piglets when they are born especially the runt to ensure it is eating and/or finding a nipple...
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    Hi I'm from Texas

    Welcome! I have 2 pot bellied pigs and a whole farm full of critters. Pot bellies are a close favorite to my chickens. Ive raised piglets in the house inside of a play pen, bottle fed piglets that fit into my hand, litter boxed trained, and loved every minute of it. We no longer breed our pot...
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    First four chickens ever: Predator got them all. What was it? what to do?

    Sorry for your loss, i hope your step daughter is doing ok. I am in agreement the prefab coops are a waste of money. Amish build excellent coops, or if your handy just build one. Maybe you have an out building you could reconfigure and make into a coop? If you have a barn you could easily build...
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    Moving chicks outside

    I also have put out my month and a half old chicks in the grow out pen which is right next to the run for the flock. It has been in the 30s at night and as high as 60 during the day. Our weather has been rainy, today we had a May snow storm. I am from Wisconsin and i guess our chicks/chickens...
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    Misplaced hen

    Im so glad you found your chicken safe. :)
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    Candling day 7 questions!

    Your temperature is good. I run my still air 101.5-102 degrees. I keep my humidity a bit lower but depending on where your located you may need it higher or lower. Its always best to call the manufacturer of your incubator as they do test hatches and they will tell you exact temperature...
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    Should run be complete shade or provide for some sunbathing?

    I provide sun and shade for my flock. I use bird netting on top of part of the run and a large tin roof covers 30% of the run. I also have a large calf hutch in the run where the flock can get out of the sun and they use it for dust bathing. Im in Wisconsin so my sun concerns are not like...
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    What breed of chickens are these?

    Golden laced wynotts (spelling) GLW, Delaware mix, Astrolorps or production blacks? My best guess.
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    Candling day 7 questions!

    Hi, are you using a still air incubator or a forced air incubator, or other. Porous eggs in experience most of the time do not develop or hatch. Sometimes day 7 its still hard to tell if the eggs are developing, I'd wait until day 10-12 and candle them again. The picture looks to me as a quite...
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    Rescued chicken with distended vent.

    I took are of her this morning and everything looks great. Chickolatta even laid an egg late today. :) i will keep an eagle eye on her.
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    Rescued chicken with distended vent.

    Found all of my answers, i appreciate the help.
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    Rescued chicken with distended vent.

    Thank you. I looked in the emergency section but just couldn't find what i was searching for. I will check out these links. Thank you for the information.
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