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    How long do I have to incubate after laying

    I was wondering how long do you have to start the incubation process after the egg has been layed? Is it best to refrigerate the egg once it is layed till you can incubate it? I ask because I travel out of town on business and would have to incubate while I'm in town. Thanks for the help.
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    Lost all of my 5 week olds today

    Sorry for your loss. It hurts I know. I've had many boxers with 3 litters and kept 3. One kept eating my chickens (and my sheep). Finally caught the one and taught her well. She was good for over a year and started again. Had to get rid of her. I've heard that tying the dead chicken to...
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    Question about Fertilizing Eggs

    WOW !! Thanks for all the great responses. I cracked one open and sure enough it had the "bullseye". So they are are fertile like you said. Now I at least I know. I wonder why the hens don't lay on them then. Guess I'll have to see about incubating them. Thanks for all the help. Bert
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    Question about Fertilizing Eggs

    Hi. I am new to this so bear with me. I have 20 chickens, 14 hens and 6 roosters I raised from chicks last summer. They are mostly Rhode Island Reds with a couple mixed in with a little white. They are laying a ton of eggs now, about 10-15 a day. I have been checking the eggs with a...
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