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    Early external pip- when to assist

    I did assist and let it push out of shell itself. There was no blood vessels in remaining in the membrane. It still may not make it but we’ll see. 4 other eggs externally pipped today so will see if they have similar struggles.
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    Dual purpose breed that is auto sexing?

    Bielefelders are perfect for this. Auto sexing good layers and decent size for meat. And they are so docile and sweet
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    Early external pip- when to assist

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    Early external pip- when to assist

    Thank you. And just to clarify the broody hen is a chicken. I will try to post a photo of the external pip (I can’t see the beak). The membrane had looked more white yesterday but now has a brownish yellow color and the hole twice as big as it was yesterday.
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    Early external pip- when to assist

    This is my first attempt at hatching peachicks. I am using a still air incubator- which I have attempted to maintain temp at 100-101.5 and humidity at around 55-60% will hand turning three times a day (180degrees). I know that these are not ideal but since I don't have an automatic turner or...
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    Breeding pens, pecking orders and housing roos

    Thank you
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    Breeding pens, pecking orders and housing roos

    I was hoping someone might be willing to give me some advise on best way to set up housing for my flock. I would like to be able to keep 4-6 different breeds with the thought of possibly selling hatching eggs for some of them. I am new to chickens and not sure if I understand pecking order dos...
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    Splitting pen

    I have 5 adult ducks, who I pen up at night. I would like to create a barrier within the same pen to brood the ducklings. My question is if the barrier is 18 inches high should I plan to put a top on to prevent other ducks from jumping in or will they likely be fine. Hoping to be able to use...
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    Help with umbilica attachment

    I had on do this yesterday. I just left in incubator (not sure if option for you) he was the only one in there as to not let any others trample him. It eventually fell off on its own. He does have spraddle leg but I think that’s either because I assisted to early or egg malposition as he was...
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    External Pip Day 24 (duck)

    Thanks for all the advice- Two hatched out overnight and I think a few more are getting ready to unzip. :)
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    External Pip Day 24 (duck)

    I am having trouble keeping humidity up especially if I open vent holes. I have 2 dishes of water with sponges inside, all troughs filled, and a humidifier running outside to help pre-moisten the air. the one whose white membrane is exposed looks dry should I mist them. The humidity has been...
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    External Pip Day 24 (duck)

    Thank you. I was just worried as other than the star crack I am unable to see a hole or even that the membrane has been penetrated to allow air into
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    External Pip Day 24 (duck)

    Several more have externally piped and I hear them talking but pips have not processed to much more than a star-shaped crack/cracks. Some of the pips are now >12 hrs I want to just give them more time before attempting to enlarge the pip, but not sure if this is the right call.
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    External Pip Day 24 (duck)

    I should add that these are mallard type ducks not Muscovys
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    External Pip Day 24 (duck)

    This is my first time incubating duck eggs. I am using a still air incubator with the little dial/knob for heat adjustment. I have two hygrometers inside (Govee bluetooth & $10 one from amazon) they of course give different readings but I would say that i have managed a temp of ~102 throughout...
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