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I did it recently. For me, the best part was getting to know the tester. He was great and a wealth of great info.

I live in Central Texas and I've seen lots of snakes this year - much more than usual. I have two Australian Shepherds and when they are barking like crazy I know they've cornered a snake. All mine have been tiny grass snakes - thankfully!

My mother in law hatched eggs inside a laundry basket with the desk lamp for heat. She incubated many many eggs this way with great success.

I have three Black Copper Marans Hens and a Black Copper Marans Rooster and I'd love to get some feedback on their quality. Honesty will not hurt my feelings as I am simply curious as to their "quality" in order to begin learning about this breed. All are approximately 6-7 months old. Thanks...

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I have a twin wire about 6" off the ground and another about 4' off the ground around my coop. Periodically everything gets shocked around here - chickens, kids, dogs, cats, me, etc. It isn't a problem and doesn't hurt...much. I had a three week old chick get shocked the other day. It was fine!

terry's chicks : I don't hear much about running electric wire around the perimeter? Is that effective against most predators? I have electric wire along the outside of my run. One strand is about 6" off the ground and the other is about 36" off the ground. It works well - I live out in the...

Quote: What do you mean by a certified flock? Do you mean NPIP certification or is there some other type of certification? Thanks!

Part of the reason we incubate is to be able to watch the development of the eggs. While I wouldn't say that money is no object, I would like to find the best candler I can and am willing to spend up to about $100. Being able to see inside black Copper Marans eggs would be a huge plus. I...

I think you could use anything that would plug up the hole - a piece of tape or a paper towel. I would imagine it would be good enough until they can ship out a replacement part.

I purchased my from GQF and it arrived within about 5 days. I found with shipping that they had the best prices.

For posters and other resources check out Murray McMurray Hatchery for their Embryology in the Classroom section (http://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/embryology_in_the_classroom.html).

I live outside of Austin and I have a three sided coop. It works great. During this last cold spell I hung two heat lamps above the roost and had no problems. Ours is situated with the solid wall facing north to block the cold winds. I suspect that my birds would have been fine with no heat...

A friend gave us two CornishX's that they purchased for a 4-H project. The wing bands had fallen off and therefore weren't eligible to be shown so he gave them to me. They were about 10 weeks old. This was my first time processing completely on my own - I've helped my husband do a pig and...

My 1588 does a great job. I do have to refill the humidity trays, but I attribute that more to the dry air where I live than the incubator.