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Super African dewlap incubation
Finally Congratulations. So happy for you............ -
Super African dewlap incubation
baby is transiting to breathing air you have time. one is learning to breath the other may take some time has to find the air first. Im headed to bed so things you can do if you need to check again. First boil some water before you reopen the incubator. Dip a clean wash cloth in the water and... -
Super African dewlap incubation
If you dont see a external pip check carefully you can check. look for a beak in the air cell -
Super African dewlap incubation
with a normally hatched egg I usually see what i call a wriggle its a little shadow at the bottom of the air cell its not a internal pip just like a little ghost feather wiggling around at the bottom of the air cell (its the baby turning). I dont usually see a internal pip for at least 24-48... -
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Super African dewlap incubation
I get it and day 31 or 32 is usually hatch day. I did see the saddle in one egg which should have nothing to do with it. -
Super African dewlap incubation
Im so sorry but if you see movement you can make a emergency air hole for them if you dont see a pip. let me call out to someone who may be able to help @Deja_view -
Super African dewlap incubation
Im so sorry threw my shoulder out I stop turning on day 24 25. How did the hatch go since you were on 26 5 days ago or are you hatching today -
When can goslings go outside?
I have a group working on it right now. Last group I moved them to the open stall (barn has 4 stalls 2 open to outside). Then placed there water and feed by the heat lamp. every day moved it closer and closer to the door day 3 put it outside the door by day 5 they were running out in the... -
broody hen with injuries.
Thank you the edge of here beak to skin looks like me when I got shingles. wish I had caught it sooner -
broody hen with injuries.
Its a long story. But had 2 hens fighting over the same eggs same nest. This girl started the nest then another girl took over the nest then this one got it back. but not without a fight. I have been spaying the eye with pink eye meds from a distance. Well last night one of the goslings... -
Tell Me Anything You Know About Brown Chinese Geese
I wish I could be helpful but I raise there much larger cousins. -
Color & pattern genetics
I have 5 just starting to get to the feather stage. there all a little muddy today also. But wouldn't know till full feather if diluted (lilac-silver) or diluted pied. the one in front of my older girl is lilac (dilute buff). Then the other 2 in this pic are towards the back to the left are... -
Goose egg day 28
I do safety holes 24 hours after internal pip if I have not seen a pip yet. They usually external pip within 24 hours of internal pip. Remember they are still transitioning to breathing oxygen when they internal pip. Its a very stressful time and need to rest. After external pip they can take a... -
Incubation - Membrane Question
Im so glad one made it. I have had good luck with singletons rolling a towel like a tunnel and putting them in it with heat source of coarse. so they can see out and keeping them in the dark for a few days. Thank you for all the information Im always learning.