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    Weird chick butt on newly hatched chick

    Chick still in the incubator and moving about fine but I think something is wrong. It's bum looks egg-like, there's a little (umbilical?) cord thing coming out of it and a sort of dried up small raisin-type thing at the end of it. The chick doesn't seem distressed. Any ideas? Any hope...
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    Please help, on Day 20 of hatch and the brooder heat lamp isn't working

    We have an AGA (cast iron stove that is on permanently) so no fire risk. Hmmm, maybe meltage. Sounds as though the light bulb would be the best option.
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    Please help, on Day 20 of hatch and the brooder heat lamp isn't working

    Thanks! I will check for the problem. Just tried it and panicked. 100watt incandescent bulbs have recently been outlawed by European regulations (I know, I know) so the highest we can buy is 60watt but I can ring around. Would you say the stove thing is a bad idea? I could set the brooder up...
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    Please help, on Day 20 of hatch and the brooder heat lamp isn't working

    Hello, this is my first post (although I've been lurking for ages). I'd really appreciate some help. My chicks are due (hopefully) tomorrow or Monday. Brooder was all set up for them complete with new working heat lamp. Heat lamp now not working. I can send it back but what do I do with the...
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