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    Why Aren't They Hatching?

    Thanks to both of you! You both have confirmed what I was thinking. I am ordering a Genesis 1588 next week. In the hopes that it is my incubator. I'll set more eggs when I get it. I haven't hatched from this pairing before. I only have one Barred Rock hen and she is in with one roo. I will...
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    Why Aren't They Hatching?

    A little background: I have an LG still air. I have always had great hatches with it. I am able to keep it in a very stable area. I do not have to much temp flucuation. I incubate at 101.5 at the top of the eggs with a spot check thermometer. I keep the humidity at 35% the first 18 days then up...
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    The Legbar Thread!

    Hello fellow Legbar lovers!!! I found something!!!! During one of my many lurking for hatching eggs searches to help feed my hatching egg addiction I came across this auction! Since the hubby said no new chickens until spring I thought I would share it with you...
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    The Legbar Thread!

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    Hello from IN

    Thanks for the Warm Welcoming everyone!!!
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    What time is best for egg collecting

    My hens lay from the time the sun comes up until it sets. Since I am home all day I collect them 4-5 times a day. When the temps are really cold I will check for eggs every hour or so. I hate having hatching eggs ruined by freezing.
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    Are your May babies laying?

    My girls from my May 1st hatch started laying last week! Now I am waiting for the June babies to start!
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    Raising fall chicks through northern winter

    Fred's Hens : Last fall, I brooded out chicks in late September through early November, out in the barn, under a 250Watt lamp. By Thanksgiving, they were feathered out. I chose to acclimate them gently to ambient air, which was around 35F up here in Northern Michigan. It works. You just...
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    Hello from IN

    Hello I live in northern Indiana and I have a nice flock of chickens in three different coops. I got my first chickens about 6 years ago. I have some easter eggers, some barred rocks and some black copper marans! I have been a long time lurker here and finally decided to sign up! My next goal...
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