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    Simulated Natural Nest Incubation~Experiment #1 So it begins....

    I have had some that lay their first 12 eggs then go broody. Most all that I have had go broody anytime from laying for a couple of months up till their 2nd birthday. Some go broody once and never again, some go broody every year, some stay broody most of the year! Just depends on the...
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    Simulated Natural Nest Incubation~Experiment #1 So it begins....

    My incubator and hatchers are pretty much running non-stop right now. If you get stuck and want to make the drive I would be happy to finish incubating or hatch for you. There may also be someone closer to you willing to help, you could run a Craigslist add.
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    Simulated Natural Nest Incubation~Experiment #1 So it begins....

    I use the eco-glo heat plates and when the chicks first hatch, even on its lowest to the ground setting they don't touch it. The newly hatched stay in my house, (aka small little apartment above a horse riding arena) for a day or two till I make sure all are healthy and looking to thrive...
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    Simulated Natural Nest Incubation~Experiment #1 So it begins....

    I can't see much in my Marans eggs either. I candle on day 18 and if they look almost black inside I put them in the hatcher, if not, I open and toss. Have not made a mistake yet this way. Once in a while if I candle a little sooner because I just can't help myself, if there is an early...
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