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So I've bought a new power supply and had it running a few hours now. I've also got a thermometer inside and the thermometer is showing the temperature at 10oC less than what the incubator is showing so I'm guessing it's definitely a problem with the incubator not getting up to temperature. Is...

fingers crossed then :) I'll make sure I have another thermometer inside as well! :) thank you for the advice

thank you :)

no I didn't, I'm thinking that is probably what happened so I'm glad you've said that. Do you know if there's anyway to fix that? or would it be worth getting another incubator?

So I'll jump straight in here, about 2/ 3 years ago I purchased a Brinsea mini advance, I've had several hatches from it, chickens, ducks and even pheasants. most at 85-100% hatch rate, particularly to the end of last year I was getting 100% hatch rate. I've read loads of forums on hatching...

Id say that size is fine for those 4 :) you could probably fit 2 more as well :) the only thing with winter of course is that when confined they can wreck the ground and create a muddy patch so it's always a good idea to have a plan for reseeding the ground should that happen :) (I live on a...

Completely agree :) it's so hard but just pop it in with plenty of water to keep the humidity raised and leave him too it :) keep an eye without opening the incubator. Let us know how it goes :D

he has a pea comb I think. This is a photo of him with the hen he came with and my two wyandotte bantam hens

all look like pullets to me :)

looks like a cuckoo maran I think!

I have no experience with the breed so this reply wont be very helpful I just wanted to say she is beautiful! :D completely stunning!

I recently got 2 new cockerels, one I found on the moor abandoned and brought home, his name is lucky he is only young I think, maybe not even a year old yet but is fully grown the other was given to me, he is a little older and is a bantam breed any ideas? :) thanks

Hey all you chicken enthusiasts! it's good to be back at BYC after quite a few months away! I have alot to update on too unfortunately not all good! anyway how is everyone? and more importantly how are your feathered friends Id love to hear from you! Now onto the updates! well I finished my...

thanks :) yeh it has a single comb all three do

thanks guys :)