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    Bad batch?

    i did have a heat issue on the 20th day (lockdown...) the chicks hatched on the 23rd day. however nothing major, the temp got down to 97 for 4 hours.
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    Bad batch?

    I had NO IDEA how indepth this was. I feel way more confident buying fertile eggs now that I have informative questions to ask.... Great links!! Thank you so much chicken canoe, you have been much help!!!
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    Bad batch?

    Seems I have a lot to learn! Thanks again for your reply. Very, VERY helpful.
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    Bad batch?

    So it is possible, thank you!!
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    Bad batch?

    Is there such a thing as a bad batch of fertial eggs? The back story is that I got 12 eggs from around the way. ( super nice girl ) 3 were not fertile, only 2 hatched and died shortly after..... They wouldn't eat or drink on there own, their feet were curled and ones leg wasn't working. I have...
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    please post pictures of bad eggs during candling!

    VERY helpful link!! I candled lastnight for the first time and my eggs are at day 15.. one of my eggs looked like it had nothing in it, it was clear..? and one had a tiny dark spot... so im guessing that these 2 are not going to make it
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    Lighting/heat

    I'm going to use a large breed dog cage, and If all goes well I will have 12 healthy chicks
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    Lighting/heat

    Hi there, The eggs I picked up are as follow.. 4 blue 2 green 2 pinkish 3 brown 1 very dark brown This is the description that I got..... Roosters- Ameraucana and Easter eggers Hens- variety of Ameraucana (blue, black and splash) Heritage and dual purpose ( barnevelder, barred rock) and...
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    Lighting/heat

    Hi there, I'm a first time backyard chicken owner and super excited for this new journey With my family! As we start preparation for our broode I have managed to scroung up some free industrial lighting (400w) should be good for heat and lighting and heat.....? When we wired them up I...
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