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post #1 of 11
4/25/12 at 2:46pm
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I was wondering if I should put my  eggs in a carton with vintilation holes or just put them on the wire during lockdown? any suggestions would be helpful!

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post #2 of 11
4/25/12 at 2:47pm

Either, or. It's a personal preference.

I live with my partner and our daughter in the foothills of NC. We LOVE our critters!
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I live with my partner and our daughter in the foothills of NC. We LOVE our critters!
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post #3 of 11
4/25/12 at 2:56pm
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Well does anyone know advantages or disadvanteges to one or the other? Thanks!

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post #4 of 11
4/25/12 at 2:58pm

Great Question

I have about 20 Mature Hens and Roosters Different Breeds (RIR's, EE's, OEGB, Buff Orp.'s)  and approximately 60 Chicks different ages and a large variety adding more constantly (Jersey Giants, Black Australorp, White leghorn, Buff Orps.'s RIR and mixed bred), Three Dogs One Pure Bread Doxie two mixed Breeds, 4 Ducks (2 white Peking, One Muscovy, One mixed breed)2 baby Mallard chicks , 2...

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I have about 20 Mature Hens and Roosters Different Breeds (RIR's, EE's, OEGB, Buff Orp.'s)  and approximately 60 Chicks different ages and a large variety adding more constantly (Jersey Giants, Black Australorp, White leghorn, Buff Orps.'s RIR and mixed bred), Three Dogs One Pure Bread Doxie two mixed Breeds, 4 Ducks (2 white Peking, One Muscovy, One mixed breed)2 baby Mallard chicks , 2...

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post #5 of 11
4/25/12 at 2:58pm

Using the egg cartons make clean up easier and many folks don't cut the bottoms out either. I simply lay mine on spongy mesh shelf liner on the wire.

I live with my partner and our daughter in the foothills of NC. We LOVE our critters!
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I live with my partner and our daughter in the foothills of NC. We LOVE our critters!
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post #6 of 11
4/25/12 at 3:01pm
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I guess I'm going to try it with the carton this time...Unless anyone can think of a reason not too.

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post #7 of 11
4/25/12 at 3:02pm
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Also I'm going to try putting a sponge in to bump up the humidity this time...I drilled 13 very small holes in each egg holder in the carton, Should this be enough? Thanks!

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post #8 of 11
4/25/12 at 5:47pm
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Any pros/cons...and will 13 tiny holes in each egg hole be enough???
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post #9 of 11
4/27/12 at 3:14pm
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Any1?????

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post #10 of 11
4/27/12 at 3:16pm

My son is doing this technique and has studied it pretty well as an experiment vs what I do . He said yes 13 holes per egg hole . He is 14 and said he really studied it ; ) I never tried it  But hes a Pretty smart cookie .. Good Luck

I have about 20 Mature Hens and Roosters Different Breeds (RIR's, EE's, OEGB, Buff Orp.'s)  and approximately 60 Chicks different ages and a large variety adding more constantly (Jersey Giants, Black Australorp, White leghorn, Buff Orps.'s RIR and mixed bred), Three Dogs One Pure Bread Doxie two mixed Breeds, 4 Ducks (2 white Peking, One Muscovy, One mixed breed)2 baby Mallard chicks , 2...

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I have about 20 Mature Hens and Roosters Different Breeds (RIR's, EE's, OEGB, Buff Orp.'s)  and approximately 60 Chicks different ages and a large variety adding more constantly (Jersey Giants, Black Australorp, White leghorn, Buff Orps.'s RIR and mixed bred), Three Dogs One Pure Bread Doxie two mixed Breeds, 4 Ducks (2 white Peking, One Muscovy, One mixed breed)2 baby Mallard chicks , 2...

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