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2021 Emu Hatch-a-long!
First week was scary all eggs had actually gained weight. Second week they are actually on track. I hope everything is going well with them.- LittleLeighFarm
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- Forum: Ostriches, Emu, Rheas
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2021 Emu Hatch-a-long!
Meet Sophie, Alice, JR, Jean, Jessie, and Frankie! Everyone is loaded into the 2 incubators and we have began! I bought from 2 different sellers on Ebay. I bought 2 from one seller and 3 from another, the seller I bought three from included another egg FREE! I was so surprised. I really hope...- LittleLeighFarm
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- Forum: Ostriches, Emu, Rheas
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2021 Emu Hatch-a-long!
Spreadsheet made to track Weight:- LittleLeighFarm
- Post #10
- Forum: Ostriches, Emu, Rheas
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2021 Emu Hatch-a-long!
No, But I am curious how it goes as I would like to automate the process as well! I have read several studies that show hand rotation 3 to 5 times per day 180 degrees back and forth not 360 greatly increases hatch rate. I get kinda skeptical about all of it though because in nature its a giant...- LittleLeighFarm
- Post #9
- Forum: Ostriches, Emu, Rheas
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2021 Emu Hatch-a-long!
I used some $12 a sheet foil backed foam from lowes and hot glue! It works good but it was overkill as the eggs will fit fine without it.- LittleLeighFarm
- Post #8
- Forum: Ostriches, Emu, Rheas
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2021 Emu Hatch-a-long!
2nd incubator showed up today. Have both up and running coming up to temp and humidity- LittleLeighFarm
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- Forum: Ostriches, Emu, Rheas
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2021 Emu Hatch-a-long!
I'm nervous on incubation because I currently have a little giant forced air incubator that has been well used that I have made taller. This incubator has saw tons of use and is a total pain to keep temp and humidity withing range. I have ordered a hovabator genesis but it's Thursday and the...- LittleLeighFarm
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- Forum: Ostriches, Emu, Rheas
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2021 Emu Hatch-a-long!
Hello all! A little background about our situation. We recently bought a house and a little property, I have a big barn and right at 2 acres fenced in, and have kept lots of chickens over the years as well as hatched several dozen. I have came across YouTube videos of people hatching Emus...- LittleLeighFarm
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- Forum: Ostriches, Emu, Rheas
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Interest in a Emu hatch along?
That's awesome! That's my dream incubator. I Am a member of a Facebook group that the administrator regularly sells enough raffle tickets to cover the price and shipping then has a drawing, I bought 12 tickets this time and have my fingers crossed. I currently have a little giant that is...- LittleLeighFarm
- Post #25
- Forum: Ostriches, Emu, Rheas
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Interest in a Emu hatch along?
What kind of incubator are you using? Thanks- LittleLeighFarm
- Post #23
- Forum: Ostriches, Emu, Rheas
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Interest in a Emu hatch along?
Yes would love to know. What kind of incubator are you using?- LittleLeighFarm
- Post #22
- Forum: Ostriches, Emu, Rheas
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Interest in a Emu hatch along?
Best of luck! I hope I can atleast hatch 1 lol- LittleLeighFarm
- Post #21
- Forum: Ostriches, Emu, Rheas
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Interest in a Emu hatch along?
I have spent a small fortune but bought from sellers with good reviews and talked with them before purchasing. I really hope it works out.- LittleLeighFarm
- Post #20
- Forum: Ostriches, Emu, Rheas
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Interest in a Emu hatch along?
I'm having to have mine shipped so I hope it goes well. Fingers crossed.- LittleLeighFarm
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- Forum: Ostriches, Emu, Rheas