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    Incubating Guinea eggs for the first time

    Thanks for your reply. I typed the post in such a hurry I put degrees instead of percent. To much on my mind.
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    Incubating Guinea eggs for the first time

    I have 38 Guinea eggs in a Farm Innovator circulated air 4200 Pro Series with an egg turner. The eggs have been in the incubator for 9 days. The water evaporates completely every day and the humidity stays between 57 - 60 degrees. The humidity doesn't drop below 57 degrees until I open the...
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    Problem with Small Silkie

    I have 11 Silkie chicks ranging in age from 5 to 10 weeks. One of the smaller ones has become sick (or injured) in the last 3 days. Its feet have drawn up and sometimes it twists it head completely upside down. I have still been able to get it to eat and drink a little. Does anyone know what...
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    Pellets vs crumbles

    Will Silkies eat pellets? If so, how old do they have to be to switch from crumbles? Will there be less waste with pellets? I have just started with Silkie chicks about a month ago, and I am having a lot of wasted feed.
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    Cute, Ugly, Pretty

    I am new to raising silkie chicks. I was wondering how long the ugly stage between cute and pretty lasts? I only have 12 chicks, and they are in the first two stages. At what age do I get to see the last stage? Please post some pics if you have them.
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    100% Diatomaceous Earth

    Is 100% DE safe to use instead of sand in a small 2X4 Brooder? I read a post from 2011 which stated that it was safe to use, and safe for the chicks to eat.
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    Brooder to Run

    Thanks for your response The temperatures right now are in the 40s and 50s during the day and the 30s and 40s at night. I have the heat lamp pointed in one corner, so that they have the option to go where the temperature is cooler. I keep a screened door over the opening, especially at night...
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    Brooder to Run

    I have 10 Silkie chicks ranging from 3 weeks to approximately 6 weeks (maybe a few weeks older). I have them in a 2ft by 4ft enclosed brooder with a 250 watt red lamp on them 24-7. I have an opening at one end to allow them to go into the chicken run if the so desire. After a couple of days none...
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