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    New Hatches Due May 6th, 12th, 17th. Anyone else?

    When I went to bed last night there were 8 chicks hatched out. When I got up this morning the bator is full of chicks wiggling around so the only thing I could do was try to count the eggs that weren't hatched yet. I got 12 left to go. So I figure there are 24 chicks hatched. Not bad for a first...
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    New Hatches Due May 6th, 12th, 17th. Anyone else?

    I have babies: When I just got back from town there were four chicks hatched already and another just broke out of his shell. Most of the rest of the eggs have started pipping too. Starting to get really exciting here. With 5 hatched that means there are still 31 left to go. So far we have 1...
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    New Hatches Due May 6th, 12th, 17th. Anyone else?

    When I got up this morning I have 3 pips and I can hear peeping. Won't be long now, today is day 20.Can't wait to see what the hatch rate is since this is my first time.I have the flashlight handy too looking in to see what is going on just like you cluttered county.I have a little black silkie...
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    New Hatches Due May 6th, 12th, 17th. Anyone else?

    lI went into lockdown last night too. Have still 36 eggs out of original 40 that look good. I am starting to get excited like everyone else. I will spend part of today getting the brooder ready and just waiting to see what kind of a hatch I get. This is my first time to use an incubator but...
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    New Hatches Due May 6th, 12th, 17th. Anyone else?

    I candled last night and out of the 40 eggs I set only 4 were duds. All the rest looked good so far. This was day 8 for me.It was my first time to ever candle an egg and it was kind of neat. Can't wait to do it again to see how they are progressing.
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    New Hatches Due May 6th, 12th, 17th. Anyone else?

    I'll join in, I set 40 eggs in a new hova bator 1588 late on 3/3l so 4/1 will be day one for me. So I will have a hatch date of 4/21 also. I set my own eggs from RIR,BA,BO, and a speckled sussex mix. This is my first time to incubate eggs too so wish me luck. So far the temps and humidity are...
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    Set eggs last night need hatch buddies

    I did read some of those threads last night and wrote down how to calibrate the hygrometer. I may go ahead and take it out and try to do it tomorrow. I have thought like you all afternoon that I really didn't know how accurate it was and if I could depend on it's readings.I think I would rather...
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    Got my Hoverbater Genesis Today...oh boy.

    I know what it will lead to. I received a new genesis 1588 a few days before you and guess what ? As of last night it is purring right along with 40 various eggs in the turner. Looking for a hatch date of April 21st. Wish me luck since it will be my first time to incubate eggs. Good luck with...
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    Set eggs last night need hatch buddies

    Hi there I set 40 eggs late last night in my new hovabator 1588. So far the temperature has stayed steady at 100 on GQF thermometer and 99 on thermometer/hygrometer I purchased at WalMart. The hygrometer says 45 to 47. I have the red plug pulled out of the top to keep the humidity down. Are...
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    Need first time incubating advice

    You know what Majestic Farm I kind of like the idea of having an April Fools hatch.Sounds kind of neat. I'll have to go see if anyone else is doing it and needs a hatch partner.Thanks
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    Need first time incubating advice

    Thanks ya'll that will give me a place to start. I'll probably wait until tomorrow evening and set the eggs if everything stays as stable as it is right now. I put the incubator in my computer room where there isn't much traffic and temperature changes. Besides that is where I am half of the...
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    Need first time incubating advice

    Hi everyone. Just received my new hovabator 1588 this morning. Have filled it with water and added automatic turner and put the top on. So far everything is working properly and the temp is around 100 and holding steady. My question is when can I add the eggs. Do I need to let the incubator set...
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    What do I do for hen with cold?

    I noticed one of our buff orpington hens this morning has her eyes swollen and running and I believe she has some nasal discharge. Is this a cold and where do I start with treatment? I do have a bottle of Vet RX and just read the instructions and have the bottle in warm water warming it up...
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    How long to leave a broody hen with chicks

    This hen is a first time broody too. That's why I was really surprised at how good a mother she is. When I try to feed them she puffs all up and tries to peck me. I just take my hand and scoot her over out of the way. I'll probably leave her in with them for a little longer we have had some...
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    How long to leave a broody hen with chicks

    Thanks Ridgerunner and Pandora Taylor I will use your information. I went to the article about leg bands and toe punching, they also mentioned zip ties. I would never have thought of that. I'll do something like that and put her back at night to lessen the excitement.
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