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    Trying to breed Blue buff columbian orpingtons

    I used to raise these in Florida but the farm i got them from as far as I can tell doesnt have them any more. I currently have blue orpingtons, buff orpingtons, silver lakenvelder, and am about to get some columbian wynadottes. Could anyone put me in the right direction how to start the process...
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    Help with a sick chick

    My chick is 8 weeks old and a few days ago I came out to find her on her side she would not stand. I've had her inside for a few days and it hasn't gotten worse or better she will eat and drink with help and can move both legs and wings and her neck but will not stand. I have seen chicks with...
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    Need help with sick chick

    My chick is 8 weeks old and a few days ago I came out to find her on her side she would not stand. I've had her inside for a few days and it hasn't gotten worse or better she will eat and drink with help and can move both legs and wings and her neck but will not stand. I have seen chicks with...
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    Need help with sick chick

    My chick is 8 weeks old and a few days ago I came out to find her on her side she would not stand. I've had her inside for a few days and it hasn't gotten worse or better she will eat and drink with help and can move both legs and wings and her neck but will not stand. I have seen chicks with...
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    Worried about late hatchers

    OK so one hatched by its self another tried to come out the side so I helped it a little and it's fine so far. One looks like the humidity was to high and it passed. So now I have five and they are two or three days late. I was able to see inside a little and it appears to be shrink wrapped but...
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    Worried about late hatchers

    I know I'm not supposed to candle so I've it only one that I'm doing it to
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    Worried about late hatchers

    I Checued on them today. Same story. But I have noticed that my chicks when candled appear to be on day 18 even though today is day 22. Yesterday they had visible veins in the bottom of the egg above the air sack.
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    Worried about late hatchers

    They are blue laced Wyandotte's which is why this is killing me lol. I already have 8 hens and 2 roosters. I'm a first time hatcher though and I'm worried for obvious reasons and I know I'm also impatient. The eggs are all average sized except one which is a little large. I know for some reason...
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    Worried about late hatchers

    OK so I guess my best best will be to give it another day and hope for the best. I'll make sure to reply if there's no change
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    Worried about late hatchers

    I counted 24 hours after I put them in the incubator. I also had to let them set for 24 because they were shipped.
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    Worried about late hatchers

    I am incubating eggs and today is day 21. I haven't heard anything, seen any pipping, and there has not been any movement outside the eggs. I candelled one just to make sure and it appears it's moving and it's beak is in the air cell. I'm worried it can't get out but I'm unsure wether or not I...
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    I think my eggs might be infertile

    So I've reached lock down. I can't remember if today is day 21 or 20 because I'm forgetful but I have 9 that were fertile and moving on Sunday so fingers crossed
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    I think my eggs might be infertile

    I have 11 confirmed fertile!!!!
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    I think my eggs might be infertile

    I've managed to not candle them for two days now as soon as I hit a week I'll post some pictures
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    I think my eggs might be infertile

    Thank you for that lol. OK so I'm worrying for nothing. I have started seeing little veins but now that I know I'm two days off really puts my mind at ease. Thank you now I can sleep again
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