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    watery stools

    Ok so out of 6 eggs we had one half hatch and die, 2 hatch but one died after a day and we were left with one chick. because mum gave up on them after the chick that half hatched dies we were forced to bring "Charlie" inside and we have become rather attached to him! He seems to be growing...
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    Eggtopsy: What happened to my egg? {Graphic Pictures}

    Quote: Yes this is what has happened to my wee guy this afternoon. Head under wing and yolk half eaten with feathers dried out. One chick is fully hatched and fluffed up (see my profile pic) and another had pipped a wee hole and I can see him wriggling around inside. 3 other eggs with no...
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    Eggtopsy: What happened to my egg? {Graphic Pictures}

    Thanks, yes I am going to get hubby to carefully remove shell with me when he gets home as I am a bit jelly bellied to do it on my own! I will keep you all updated with the rest of the brood when they arrive :-)
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    Eggtopsy: What happened to my egg? {Graphic Pictures}

    yes celcius temps :-) Unfortunately we don't have an electrical supply to the coop but have decided if it gets cold like last week again, we have an old large cage (was for a rat year ago) all sterilised and prepared in our spare room just in case and we can bring the chicks inside. one...
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    Eggtopsy: What happened to my egg? {Graphic Pictures}

    Hi, I'm pretty much new to hatching and have had my two silkies for a year or so now. I purchased half a dozen brahmas because our mummy silkie is a terrible layer and just wants to brood all the time so was going to keep her for brooding and have brahmas for eggs for eating. Today is...
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