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    Which eggs to hatch?

    If you like it, I would incubate it. If it's actually damaged, that should show up within a few days to a week. Just keep an eye on the smell and development. I have incubated eggs which I'd scrubbed in H2O2, which I'm sure has removed much of the bloom, and had excellent hatch rates. If you...
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    Who got in?

    Here's the triact-lock carabiners I use. I'm overdoing it, and I know it, but it gives me peace of mind. No raccoon has gotten into my coops! (Sometimes the kids have trouble too. 🤣) I, on the other hand, can open these guys one-handed in no time flat.
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    Safely Heating CX Chicks

    Yeah, it worked out okay. I didn't have any better options, and was changing shavings daily, twice daily by the end. They definitely are big enough to go out by 4 weeks. CX stay sparsely feathered, but they can go out anyway, and they will be fine. Not sure if it was clear, but the crates I...
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    Are These Cockerels?/ Also Which Breed is it?

    Agreed. Male specific red on the wing bows, and red comb and wattles, larger and darker than a female should have at 5-6 weeks.
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    Safely Heating CX Chicks

    Here's how I do it with eggers (see picture). Crate is in my garage. Heat lamp is wired in place, and I usually keep the guard in place also (took it off to clean it here). Couple inches of shavings go in bottom, food and water opposite the heat lamp. Hang the water and food as the chicks...
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    Great Words We Don't Speak - Slang that gets confused looks when it slips out, today

    Squirrel, in common usage, is a noun referring to a small ground rodent who also lives in trees. However, in my house, it is also a verb. As in, "don't squirrel about it" or "don't be squirrelly" Refers to the habit of squirrels to constantly change their minds, usually while in the middle of...
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    Are These Cockerels?/ Also Which Breed is it?

    I've had cinnamon queen that are mainly red like yours, and SGE that are red and white like yours. They look normal and female. Barred rock is male. SGE and CQ, from what I can tell of the CQ, are female. These guys are male, not sure if they're yours or examples: Are you asking about that...
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    Comparison of 3 Nutrena Feeds

    I think you have a good, workable plan. Let us know how it goes.
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    Safely Heating CX Chicks

    CX grow SUPER fast. Like 2-3 x as fast as eggers. I looked at using a heat plate, but went with a bulb because of the challenge of adjusting the heat plate properly for them as they grew. The heat lamp covers more area, is easier to adjust (on one chain/wire, so simple up and down as opposed...
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    Comparison of 3 Nutrena Feeds

    Flake can be hard to find - a lot of folks have to order it off of amazon, but you might find it at your local feed store. Here is the stuff I used last time, it had a good amount of flake in it. My girls don't care much about the shape, so I didn't order it again. The fat is high in the...
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    Meat Chickens - chilling stage and duration?

    Agreed. Sometimes rigor starts in my birds after about 30 minutes. Dealing with a bird in partial rigor is not pleasant, but doable, but once it's full on, I usually have it in the icebath by then, and continue after rigor passes. I usually end up breaking hip joints or rib bones in order to...
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    Meat Chickens - chilling stage and duration?

    That will work great. Be sure to have a solution to keep predators out of your ice box. Raccoons can open latches and move heavy items, and you know some dogs would be really interested, among others. You're welcome. Sounds like you have some good help lined up, and I hope everything goes...
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    What is this blood in my cracked egg?

    Janet is gorgeous, and definitely female! I don't have a good answer for you as to why your egg looks like it has a bullseye. Your suspect roo is definitely a hen. If they have no access to other random wandering roosters, then I'd just assume they're not fertile, regardless of looks, and...
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    Comparison of 3 Nutrena Feeds

    Okay, first, take a deep breath. Let it out slowly. Do that a couple more times. It is going to be okay. First eggs for new layers are often wonky. It can take them a few months to get all systems up and running properly, so to speak. It doesn't necessarily mean something is wrong with...
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    What is this blood in my cracked egg?

    Dang. That is a classic bullseye. Now I really want to see pics of your questionable chicken!
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