I have 2 generic still air styrofoam incubators without turners. Is there anything I can do to improve hatch rates with blowing through a hundred bucks? The eggs on the edges get cold. Is there a good way to help "seal" the edges? Should I just buy the fan?
I've been told that raw sweet potatoes will kill rats because they have a compound that turns to cyanide during digestion in rats. It sounds WAY to simple but I'm grasping at straws to avoid poison. Has anyone tried this?
We have a variety of breeds and ages in our flock. Laying/breeding buff orpingtons and OEGBs, and chicks of random ages/breeds. We established the buffs last year and have broadened our flock this year. They do not free range. They get layer feed (or medicated chick starter for the babies)...