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    No one will go under the ecoglow:( I had to fire up the heat lamp.

    They will when they get cold. I have an ecoglow, and thought the same thing. Eventually, they make there way over to it. But my brooder was only 3 feet x 1.5 feet, small comared to others.
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    Incubator decision (opinions please)

    I am a first timer with incubating and hatching eggs. I'm on my 14th day as of now, and it seems to be going really well. The incubator is a Brinsea Eco 20 and has been really self regulating to an extent. I have had to add water every 3 days and thats about it. I do have the automatic...
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    First incubation help

    So I have a full incubator (2 dozen) in the Brinsea Eco 20. And they have been in the incubator just over 24 hours. The humidity with one trough filled half way has been 35-37 %. So I filled the other trough with warm water half way as well. The vent is open only half way. Am I going about this...
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    Hatch On Dates: Oct-nov? Dont Forget About This Post!!!

    I just put 2 dozen eggs in the Brinsea. My first try at hatching. Half are EE and half are Jersey Giants. I plan on giving my buddy the Jerseys to add size to his barnyard flock. He calls them "mutts" because he has so many breeds all bred together. I plan on keeping about 5 or 6 EE and give...
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    Some advice please.

    I just read Pete55 post about this subject. It made it a lot clearer to me. My room humidity is curretly 38% according to the hygrometer. Which is about right according to the weather. I will have to play around with the reservoirs and air vent to acheive the proper humidity. Reminds me of...
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    Some advice please.

    I just received my shipped eggs and waiting for another dozen due to arrive tomorrow. So I just want to make sure of the steps here. After I let the eggs rest appropriately and stick them in the bator to start incubating. How full should I fill the reservoir? I have a Brinsea Eco 20. I read...
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    Group Buys

    I am just wondering and not sure if this is the correct spot to post, but has anyone organized a group buy with a company with success? I have seen it done with other forums I belong too with surprisingly good discounts. Maybe a new section could be formed with this idea. With so many members...
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    looking for a good incuabator

    I'm a first time incubator owner (just today) and have not hatched any chicks but I just received the Brinsea Eco 20 and am impressed with the design and function. It looks really durable and easy to clean compared to styrofoam. I ordered the egg turner as well but the octagon shape allows for...
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    looking for a good incuabator

    I'm a first time incubator owner (just today) and have not hatched any chicks but I just received the Brinsea Eco 20 and am impressed with the design and function. It looks really durable and easy to clean compared to styrofoam. I ordered the egg turner as well but the octagon shape allows for...
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    I didn't know chickens had it in them to soar like hawks!!

    Cool action Pics. I remember when I was younger, staying at my Gramdmas house and the chickens used to soar off the back porch-about a 15 foot drop and fly across the back yard.
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    oyster shell substitute

    Good information about the eggshells. I'm going to try the eggshells when my hens start laying.
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    Finally have coop mostly finished.

    Nice coop and design. Looks like your flock has settled in nicely.
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    Hi!

    A big hello from Squaw Valley, Ca!!
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    Coop Cam

    That's so cool.
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    Hard choice, help me decide.

    Thanks for the comments. I really appreciate it. Regarding the Rooster/hen ratio, that didn't cross my mind and is very good info. My coop is 4 x 10 with a roosting/nesting area above. I bought the plans and is pictured here: http://www.chickenmobilestagecoach.com/. I could add more hens so I...
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