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    Loons

    I have never read anything about keeping loons. Does anyone keep them? Is it legal? If so, what are they like? What do they need? Thanks, Stuart
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    Octagon coop and garden. Need your help!

    Is this it? http://www.permacultureglobal.com/posts/947
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    Quail in South Africa - New here

    NED, I used a water heater thermostat that swung between 101.5*F and 97*F in my homemade incubator and had a 77% hatch rate. Make sure your incubator is not where it will receive direct sun. Try to put it in a room that has a consistant temperature. Make sure it is not in the direct flow of...
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    Whats Your Opinion Of Butler Giant Quail?

    JJMR - I hatched 17 butlers a couple weeks ago. How mcuh space would you say they will need as adults per bird? How long should I wait to determine which ones should be culled? Thanks, Stuart
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    Breeding Trios, Humidity, Inc Wiring, bulbs ** PICS Added**

    Got back from my trip and fired up the incubator. Let it run overnight. The 40 watters would not get the temps over 94. Changed to 60s and the temp wont get over 97. It took the 60s over 6 hours to bring it from 94 to 97 so I think tomorrow I am gonna throw 100s in it. I have noticed...
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    Polyurethane fumes in Incubator

    Hello all. I started up the homemade incubator today but I am concerned with the smell. I put 2 coats of polyurethane on it about a week ago and it still smells. Is it gonna be a problem? Thanks, Stuart
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    Breeding Trios, Humidity, Inc Wiring, bulbs ** PICS Added**

    kingmt: thanks for the info. That is why I mounted the thermostat to the electric box. It is supposed to help. I will be out of town for a couple of days then I am gonna fire it up and see what happens. Stuart
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    Breeding Trios, Humidity, Inc Wiring, bulbs ** PICS Added**

    Thanks for the replies. I guess I should have given more details. My incubator is modelled after Devin's. All credit goes to him. I am using 2 bulbs run in series with a water heater thermostat. In case one burns out I have a backup. I guess I will have to add a "jumper" because when I...
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    Breeding Trios, Humidity, Inc Wiring, bulbs ** PICS Added**

    Hello all. I have been reading the boards (this and others) for several months now. I have read and read to the point that I feel delirious and confused. The conflicting information is overwhelming. Use preventative medication-- No only use it when there is a problem. 1 sq ft per bird --...
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