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    Are my chicks always going to love me ?

    You may read into it what you wish. I personally find this thread to be quite amusing....even though you all feel the need to pick my words to pieces and go on the offensive. You can pick anything to pieces and make it offensive if your mind works that way. If you feel demeaned or...
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    Are my chicks always going to love me ?

    Okee Dokee, whatever works for you..... Decades of research and animal science is all wrong. All the chickens, ducks and whatever, love their owners. That's a very comforting thought, especially for Newbies....I would like to believe that my horse of 23 years has some affection for...
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    Struggling with aging hens

    Here are the facts: At first molt, they will quit producing for 3-4 months. If they set (like most heritage breeds) they will, again, quit producing until they hatch their clutch. Once becoming broody, they will continue to become broody 2-3 times per year.....So no egg production. Most...
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    Anything other than a wick pad to boost humudity?

    Just get a couple large sponges.....
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    breeding question

    Line breeding is OK, but as a breeder, I shy away from it. I breed toward exhibition quality birds. When you line breed, you accentuate not only the good qualities of your line, but the faults. Selective breeding will only carry you so far....as they all have the same genetic make up. If...
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    Chicken bath??

    I can pretty well assure you, that the only one being bothered by the "pooh", is you. She doesn't care. But in answer to your question.....yes, you can bath you chicken. We people who exhibit, bath them often before shows..especially light colored birds. Just make sure that she is kept warm...
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    breeding question

    I run my breeders a little tighter. I try to introduce a new cockbird every two years....If I can find one. Sometimes, a suitable replacement is not readily available....but that is my goal. Rotation of the hens every year with the introduction of a new rooster/cockerel every two years...
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    Are my chicks always going to love me ?

    "What do you mean by this?" I'm sorry, but I have a very difficult time attributing human emotions to livestock. Granted, I'm pretty sure that my dogs and cats hold me in some esteem.....but I do believe that my horses, cattle and poulty are ruled by the most basic of instincts: survival. I...
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    Are my chicks always going to love me ?

    Oh Come on! Really?!
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    Any advice for stabilizing humidity in an LG?

    I've used LG tabletops for years, with incredible hatch rates. I have discovered that, unless you are hatching ducks, humidity just isn't that important. High humidity at hatch is much more important for ducklings and geese. This is because they are such a slow hatch and the membrane can dry...
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    Ok I was asked what kinda frizzle ??

    If they have feathered shanks, they're most likely cochin. If not, they look like new hampshires.
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    I am so mad!!! (rant)

    If you have a heating pad, put it in the bottom of the incubator, and monitor temperature. Good luck. Angela Stanley Rockgate Farm
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    Little Giant Incubator????

    I've used Little Giant incubators for many years....As a matter of fact, I've a couple loaded with Dutch Bantam eggs now. I also use them for hatchers. Like any other appliance out there, operator skill is the determining factor in success. They're tricky, and have to be monitored. You can't...
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    How to pick a reputable breeder?

    Pick your breed, join the breeder's club, and get referrences. Also, check the APA exhibitor points. Find out who's winning....if that's what you're looking for. A good breeder will be known in the fancy, both by his/her peers and their competition. They will also be known by the APA/ABA...
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    Call Ducks Stolen from breeder in WV

    That's a fair question, so I'll give you an answer....even though it's not really your business (whomever you are). I'm constantly receiving e-mails, phone calls, etc. from people wanting to buy birds, eggs, whatever. Earlier this year, I had made a decision to quit breeding a few breeds...
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