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  I would pay $35 ish at least.

I want to build myself an incubator, but I know nothing of electronics.  But my hubby does.  And my FIL is a freaking genius and retired electrician.. so I think I can do this.  But my question is... What do you use to as heat?  Like... what is the "heat maker thingy" called?  Cuz I know I'd need a thermostat and a fan of somesort.. 

ChickenCrazy- Where do you find the SOP's for a breed?

More babies!!!!!   And that's cool about the Canadian Geese.

lol.  Hi Dutch!

Originally Posted by Chicken Crazy12 
 

I actually found a standard online once that called for a long broad bill, The person that wrote it up or posted it is from a different country though so I hope no one is using that standard here because our Anconas are supposed to be of medium bill and medium head size.

"Bill: Medium in length and width; attatched to the head at about the same level as top of eyes; top line slightly concave when viewed from the side." (Holderread)

Did your stock come from Worth it bloodline as well? The side profile on pic at the top is a great view to assess the bills and they do seem a bit long. The top of the bill should be slightly concave when viewed from the side and The blue with lots of color on it's chest is showing a good bill and maybe the black one, but the other blue and the choc look to be lacking that slight concave along the top of their bill. I don't know if they will grow out of this or not since I don't have any like this, but you certainly have some nice colors to work with. Love the blue with all the color on her chest. she would be my pick. 

Lay them down!  I lost my first ever batch of ducks.  All made it to LD and were alive and great. Nothing hatched... it sucked.  So I tried again.. nothing hatched. That sucked too.  So someone says to lay them down.  3rd batch I lay them on their sides and don't use the turner.  All hatch.  And ever since them I haven't used a turner.  Except for the chickens. 

It was beautiful out today.  Had to get some pics of my Anconas from Jaz.  They are getting so big, and cute.  8 weeks old today. 

abbys honking is soo cute. =)

and yes these babies will be here soon. heck at the rate they are progressing they will be here same time as julies.

i am worrying a little tho everyones air cells are dropping but i only see 2 babies pushing at the membrane so far,

oh and im getting a turtle today =)

the guy i sold my mut ducks 2.

i told him id sell them to him for $10 and 2 turtles.

so far hes gotten me one. so bf went to pick it up a little while ago and should be here anytime.

=)

im excited i havent had a turtle for years.

we use to have a few of them in a big aquarium

Hi QJ!

Argh...so many different ways to do it.  So confused   I laid my first batch down, didn't end up with any.  But standing up doesn't seem to be much better, either.

You'll have duckys in no time CG!  You have ducks coming out of your ears!  Good grief girl!

What kind of turtle?

Lay them with the bottom of the dip facing up.  What do you run your humidity at?

I actually found a standard online once that called for a long broad bill, The person that wrote it up or posted it is from a different country though so I hope no one is using that standard here because our Anconas are supposed to be of medium bill and medium head size.

"Bill: Medium in length and width; attatched to the head at about the same level as top of eyes; top line slightly concave when viewed from the side." (Holderread)

Did your stock come from Worth it bloodline as well? The side profile on pic at the top is a great view to assess the bills and they do seem a bit long. The top of the bill should be slightly concave when viewed from the side and The blue with lots of color on it's chest is showing a good bill and maybe the black one, but the other blue and the choc look to be lacking that slight concave along the top of their bill. I don't know if they will grow out of this or not since I don't have any like this, but you certainly have some nice colors to work with. Love the blue with all the color on her chest. she would be my pick. 

Eyeheart, very cute pics!  Your ducklings look happy.

I disagree....    

I think the side profile pic is not a great way to asses s the bills..... I think it was meant to assess the breast sizes ~ looks like some could be A's  but a couple I beleive might be some big D's! 

I think the ones with the longer bills will taste better with garlic, and the shorter bills will be best grilled with bacon.   Thats the JazminesZoo Standard