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    Silkie hatching Guinea eggs in the cold weather... need opinions, experiences

    I have a silkie that lives with guniea and she is sitting on 7 eggs. I've never had her sit before in the cold months in maryland where temps drop at night to 28-38 degrees,though she has hatched 7 clutches of eggs in warmer weather.The pen covered with plastic only,so its like in open air with...
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    looking for ideas for homemade feeder

    I ve been using pellets and crumbles for feed and find with both in hanging feeder the waste is great.I put a large pan under to catch some spillage but still lose alot. Looking for ideas to build feeder that is proven to reduce waste.I have found that adding abit of water to the crumbles to...
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    pekin duck eggs

    learycow, thanks for the reply. I was told this pair of jumbo pekins was 3-4 months old, they must be older ,the eggs are large and well formed. All information on incubation appreciated. thanks David
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    pekin duck eggs

    at what age are pekin ducks mature to produce fertile eggs I have a pair 3 months old and laying everyday thanks
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    Pekin Ducks

    At what age do pekins hens produce fertile eggs? What age are drakes able to produce fertile eggs, ratio of males to females for fertility? thanks
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    How Many Eggs Can A Silkie Set On To Hatch??

    Going To Place Guinea Eggs Under Silkie.. Approx How Many Can A Hen Handle?
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    Took Keets From Silkie And She Went Nuts!

    I took guinea keets from silkie after 6 days because she left eggs that were placed 14 days after first 3 eggs. She went wild tossing food container ,scratching at straw on wire pen floor,and producing assortment of noises. New keets are fine and she is back on eggs.I see what happens when these...
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    When To Take Keets From Broody Silkie

    I should have added this..silkie is sitting on eggs, I was curious do silkies leave eggs to tend to keets are will she remain sitting? ( I understand birds all are different) interested in experiences of hatching guineas with silkies.
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    When To Take Keets From Broody Silkie

    Never Hatched Keets Before With Silkie ..when Do I Take Them From Hen?
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    How Many Guinea Eggs Can You Place Under A Silkie For Hatching?

    Looking For Average # Of Guinea Eggs A Silkie Can Handle?
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    What To Feed Guinea Keets Hatched By Silkie??

    Thanks for the information .Feed store had chick starter 20% protein, not much more than layer feed 18%. I watched silkie with 3 keets eating off her beak .interesting , never hatched eggs before
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    What To Feed Guinea Keets Hatched By Silkie??

    Silkie Hatched Guinea Eggs.not Certain What To Feed ? Is Broiler/layer Mash Ok?
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    Silkies For Hatching Coop

    Planning on building a coop for using Silkies for egg hatching.QUESTIONS: What is the square ft area accepted per hen when using Silkies for hatching? Should they be apart? Are perches needed? Prefered bedding, feed,temperature? Any imput is usefull thanks. David
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    Guinea Coop Design Landing Boards

    racuda, Sheet metal is a good idea. I may have some sheets of galvanized that would be large enough.I appreciate your advice in helping to make this secure with easy access. Keep the thoughts coming!!Thanks David
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    Guinea Coop Design Landing Boards

    Thanks for all info.Going to start with Southern States in Annaplois Marylan( Bowen Farm Supply) to get basic idea. Main problem is no electric service to area,don't want extension cords.Any ideas on racor wire under roosting platform?
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