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    So much eggs

    In the end, 12 out of 60 eggs hatched. The first chick hatched on day 19, with the rest of the chicks following on day 20 to 21. I was sad about the losses, but a dozen healthy chicks are sitting in my brooder box, so I can't really complain. Are the numbers equivalent to the normal hatch rates...
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    Sorry for not updating status, it's been a few busy weeks

    Sorry for not updating status, it's been a few busy weeks
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    Death

    Yes, it was a homemade incubator. (Styrofoam box with cardboard folded to keep eggs from rolling around) We found that water containers with lids helped with temperature, as they retained heat. If we incubate again, we will definitely get a better incubator.
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    Day 18 of incubating!!!! Only a few days until hatching!!!!!!!!!!

    Day 18 of incubating!!!! Only a few days until hatching!!!!!!!!!!
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    Review by 'Incubating4life' in article 'Chicken Treat Chart: The Best Treats for Backyard Chickens'

    This article is EXTREMELY useful. I use it ALL THE TIME. :bun
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    Chicks being Burnt?

    Thats how I feel too.
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    Death

    Yup.
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    Death

    Sometimes the humidity goes up for unknown reasons, which is weird. I use wells too. Yes, I have candled and thrown out the dead or infertile eggs.
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    Adventure in homemade Incubator Assembly

    I used a styrofoam box with a few holes for ventilation and a heat lamp. It seems to work well and chicks will start hatching in a few days so we'll see how it goes. :jumpy
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    Day 17 of incubating!

    Day 17 of incubating!
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    Death

    A local farmer told us the humidity would be fine at 45 to 55 degrees celcius, but i'll keep it at 45 degrees. Thanks for the advice! :)
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    Death

    Thanks
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    Death

    The humidity was too high
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    Raccoons are savage

    Raccoons are savage. I have friends who have lost five chickens and three cats to a raccoon.
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    Official BYC Poll: The Worst Predator

    Cats are LETHAL to chicks but mostly avoid adults.
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