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Congratulations! (and, er, um . . . condolences. Sorry about that one, Pennyhen. But, hang your prize for that in a place of honor. It is proof that you are stretching and growing.)

Depending on what breed yours are, they should get along. Wait till the new ones are about 4 days old so they can run if it gets rough. Pecking order doesn't kick in that fast. Wait - I have eggs in the incubator now - are you saying that I can add any chicks that hatch to my George and Astrid...

awwwwwwwwww Thank you so much for doing this hatchalong. I learned a lot from everyone's questions, comments and answers, and loved seeing all the pictures of everyone's fuzzy little chicks. I had never done this before and it was wonderful to have such a very useful resource. Also, it was...

Whoo Hoo!!!!!!! Go for it, chickie!

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Wow. Suffice it to say, the hens that laid those eggs had sufficient calcium. Like digging through concrete. Baby chicks must be tough little critters with diamond lined beaks. But, I artificially pipped the large end of the six remaining eggs and spritzed the 'bator with water to up the...

What?! I should try putting a pip in the eggs that haven't hatched?! Dang - I am going to go try that!

It sucks, but you did everything you could.

I'm sorry. That sucks.

I let her mess with the new version and test it to the best of her evil brooder hacking abilities, under supervision. At one point, she was chewing on the wire, and jumping from the window sill onto it. She eventually gave up in frustration. This cat can open doors, so I can't guarantee...

Careful. Bad kitty paws can reach through those bars. I had a kitty in my brooder this morning. She broke the top. George is fine. Definitely another point in favor of the eco brooder things. George just snuggled under there and the cat couldn't get her.