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post #11 of 32
3/31/12 at 1:54pm
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Okay, so I did add holes until the temp went down to 99.5 it's been pretty stable for a couple hours so I hope it stays that way. Also the closet and adjoining room has officially been taped off and restricted until hatch day. I am going to keep updating his/her progress because if hatch day comes I won't be able to stop myself from sharing pictures!
Thanks guys, I gotta say this is my first time joining a bird group, I have lizards, dogs, cats and other rescues (even a couple mistreated fish) just wanted to tell you this group by far is the friendliest. Thanks again Katie
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post #12 of 32
3/31/12 at 4:12pm

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post #13 of 32
3/31/12 at 4:48pm

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Dorothy: The woman keeps a chicken in her home, how normal can she be?
Rose: I kept a chicken in my home.
Dorothy: You see my point?
The Golden Girls "Long Day's Journey Into Marinara"

 

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post #14 of 32
4/1/12 at 12:30am

I've got eggs incubating at the moment, i've got my fingers crossed for you!

 

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post #15 of 32
4/1/12 at 4:55am
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Thanks! I just checked and turned, the temp is still steady at 99.5 and humidity is still 50% (I know ducks are suppose to be 55 but I can't get it any higher and I think I will leave well enough alone.) Hope wew all have successful hatches. Have a great Sunday all. BTW- Peter1975, tell me your avatar is not a school mascot of some sorts.....
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post #16 of 32
4/1/12 at 1:02pm

My avatar takes too much explaining, other than it's a ventriloquist's dummy from British televison from the 80's (thankfully no longer broadcast).

Add hot water closer to hatch day, instead of cold. The humidity should rocket. :)

 

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post #17 of 32
4/1/12 at 2:54pm
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Help!, I just broke my heatlamp can I use a house bulb?
Katie
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post #18 of 32
4/4/12 at 2:38pm

yep....40W should do it :)

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post #19 of 32
4/4/12 at 2:43pm

I've heard of people hatching eggs the same way you are doing. Sorry, I'm no expert in incubating. Keep us updated!

 

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  AnnElise Clark

 

~Chickens are like potato chips, you can't just have one!~ 

 

Silver Laced Wyandotte's, Silkies, Ameraucana's, Easter Egger's, Belgian d'anvers, Leghorns, California Whites, Rhode Island Reds, Barred Rocks, Black Australorps, Buff Orpingtons, one Black Jersey Giant rooster, Guinea's, Ducks, and one Sweetgrass turkey tom. 

 

 

 

 

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post #20 of 32
4/15/12 at 5:05am
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So, I went to do my last turn and candle this morning and heard a chirp and saw a little fluttering wing. Did I do any damage ? I put him right back and doubled the water plus turned on the humidifier. I am sitting on my hands but I am scared that I screwed up the pipping process. Do you think he will be okay? I didn't think he would be piping until tomorrow, piece of mind would be nice and any helpful advice on what I can do to make sure he has :)what he needs to hatch....thanks! Katie
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