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    Ventilation is the key not humidity!

    I am using an older hova-bator 1582 w/ fan and turner. I was able to keep my temps stable this batch, dont know about humidity. Should I put some 1/2 inch hole's in the side to increase airflow? I have 3 eggs still in it on day 22. I took out 8 this morning that were in different stages of...
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    Ventilation is the key not humidity!

    wow-after reading this thread I think I have brain damage. Who would have guessed that hatching chicks was going to cause this much stress. I have very poor luck trying to hatch. 1 out of 40 in three different batches. He died three days later. I have finely ordered a digital...
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    AnyBody else set to hatch this weekend?

    We have 11 mixed due saturday. I am not overly confident in this batch. Could it be to early in the season fo us at 8600 ft elevation? We wll see.
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    6+ Blue Wyandotte hatching eggs gorgeous birds!

    Wow, nice birds. Would you have a batch in a week or two? I am hatching next weekend and would be interested after that. Thanks Dirk
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    Feed Stores In Colorado

    Hey, there is a great little feed store in downtown Golden on Ford St. It's called the Golden Mill. Great family run business.I dont know about price, but for me it is convieniant to get my horse and chichen feed on my way up to the mountains.
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    Too much amprolium? How much to give?

    Thanks for the info. How many days do you treat the water?I change the water twice a day.
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    Too much amprolium? How much to give?

    Hi, somewhere in this section I read 10cc per gal( I am going through the same thing,just started treating tonight:o) what I havent figured out is for how many days. Good luck
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    Anyone from Colorado?

    Hi All, We used an old ski racing shack and converted it to chicken house and feed room for chicks and horses. I will use regular insulation and a heater if necessary since it does get cold up here in Fraser. We have 5 pullets and 1roo about 7 weeks old. Unfortunatly I didnt take any pics before...
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    On day 20..and starting to worry(updated with bad news)

    I know how you feel. I had 1 hatch out of 14. Most had developed but didnt make it. The one that hatched lasted 5 days and died. :(Temp spike? Humidity? We have a hovabator 1582 w/ turner and fan.
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