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    Antique Incubator

    I actually picked up a number 5 at an Amish auction this weekend. I would love to restore it. Mine is in very similar shape to the original poster's, except it's missing the platform below the water container.
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    Lavender Orpington project ....

    Here are my first Lavender Orpingtons I've hatched. I got them off rockin paints. Looks like I got lucky and got a cockerel and a pullet. I think they look like they have great potential. What do you think? I have 3 more in the brooder from eBay eggs. I have some Buffs that are almost laying age...
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    Chirping in the egg...UPDATE! Turken didn't make it

    I totally agree with the previous post from Nikkumz. I don't buy into the never help thing. On my last hatch, one of the chicks was definitely stuck. If I hadn't helped it out after external pipping, it would have died and it would have been due to humidity issues, not the health of the chick. I...
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    Naive about chicken swaps

    I agree about the chicken auctions. I'm in Central Ohio and the one that I go to is run by the Amish. The poultry auction isn't until 1PM and most birds get there in the morning. They never have water and are panting and crowded. I know you're not supposed to buy an animal out of pity, but...
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    What is wrong with my muscovy?

    Mine did exactly the same thing on their back. I was convinced they had some terrible skin disease and then their feathers came in.
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    Need help selecting sheep or goat breed

    I am in almost the exact same situation. We're in Central Ohio as well and bought a 6.5 acre farm at the beginning of May. We are definitely going to do dairy goats. I wouldn't mind having just a few sheep too. I'd love to try miniature cattle, but they're a lot more expensive to start up. I...
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    Can anyone tell me what breed these girls are?

    I have one of the grey ones that I got from the mixed bantam cage at TSC. She is the sweetest of my chickens just like you. I named her Chipmunk because she had the chipmunk brown stripes when she was a little chick. She actually likes to get held and due to her super sweet disposition (and...
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    Rooster age for fertile eggs

    I have a white Leghorn rooster that is almost exactly the same age as yours. He was doing the deed with my year old Wheaten Marans. I put the egg in the incubator with some mail order eggs. Here is the result. He even has the feathered legs, which his mother does not.
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    LG. witha wafer thermostat ?

    I have one. I got it off eBay. I'm not sure they call it a Little Giant, but I believe it's the same company, GQF. The model number on mine is 2362N. Hope that helps.
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    July 14th - NEWBIE Set 11 eggs at 2PM CST. Anyone wanna join me?

    Quote: Okay, so how do you help a baby out? After 36 hours since the first pip my pekins are struggling to zip and the farmer that I got the eggs from recommended I help them out....but I'm nervous! BYC has scared the living daylights out of me about taking the lid off the incubator and them...
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    July 14th - NEWBIE Set 11 eggs at 2PM CST. Anyone wanna join me?

    I ended up with 4 chicks, unless there are some real stragglers. I helped one that was taking a long time. That egg was actually from my chickens. I'm very excited. It's our first farm baby.
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    July 14th - NEWBIE Set 11 eggs at 2PM CST. Anyone wanna join me?

    I just got a call from home that there's one little fluffy chick in the incubator and at least one more egg pipping! I can't wait to get home. Don't lose hope, Contessa.
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    July 14th - NEWBIE Set 11 eggs at 2PM CST. Anyone wanna join me?

    I wouldn't, but that may just be me. I have very limited experience, but I've only heard of assisting after pipping. I have looked at eggs on day 22. I know how hard it is to be patient.
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    July 14th - NEWBIE Set 11 eggs at 2PM CST. Anyone wanna join me?

    Nothing yet. My last two hatches have all started on day 19. I think these chicks like messing with our heads ;-)
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    For those on lockdown

    Quote: I have not ever had 13 eggs into lockdown when shipped, how far were they shipped from???? and if you don't mind who did you buy them from. I have had 3dz shipped and have only 2 chicks to show for it!!! Will keep an eye on this post! Ayda And great work:thumbsup It was an auction off...
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