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    Comment by 'pnelms' in article 'Guide to Assisted Hatching for All Poultry'

    Excellent article. I couldn't agree more. I've "helped" the hatch process as well. I have 4 chicks that are here today because of the assistance. I raised dogs for many years and believe in doing everything you can to help ensure the success of the birth/hatch process. It is important to...
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    Shipped Hatching Eggs

    Thanks for your reply. I've only done 5 shipped egg hatches so far and I have the 6th in one of my incubator right now. I'm hoping for all hens... :) (because I already have a roo for the breed). I am keeping data points too and that's what raised my concerns as to whether the numbers I'm...
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    Shipped Hatching Eggs

    Has anyone noticed a difference in the embryo survival rate of hatching eggs that have been shipped from the "normal" 50/50 split of hens and roosters. Based on my limited experience with 5 batches, it seems to me based on my statistics that the rooster eggs are surviving the shipping process...
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    Which breeds have you had good egg production from?

    I've had Cochins, Brahmas, Australorps, and Orpingtons in my older flock. The best egg layers were the Australorps and Orpingtons. They also were friendly, intelligent hens who ran the flock including the rooster (a Brahma). When I realized I had to start again, I did a little research to...
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    Tips on Shipped eggs

    Most of the chicken expert books I've read are clear that a 50% hatch rate on shipped eggs is about right. So basically you can double the cost of any eggs you buy that are shipped. If you are buying on a site such as ebay, or from direct sellers of hatching eggs, you will find that the folks...
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    Wood vs. plastic for nest boxes?

    We opted to go for galvanized nest boxes when we started our chicken adventure 7 years ago. They have proven to be very easy to maintain, no odor or residual staining, etc., and have had no breakdown in structure such as you have with plastic and wood. The hens are happy with them as well. We...
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    Breeding Sussex Chickens (Colour Genetics)

    The Australian Sussex Club has a site that lists Sussex and other poultry standards. I recent looked at the standards presented and there are no standards for lavender Sussex chickens. So apparently they are not currently recognized in Australia. I recently hatched 4 "pure bred" Light Sussex...
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