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    Hatchling (duck) with leg issue--help?

    He is super cute!!! I a glad he is walking
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    Naming your chicks

    I have Henrietta 1-15. I can never tell who is who though!
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    "gambling" with fate to defend my eggs' life (he/she make it!!!!)

    Quote: Me Too! you have done quite an amazing job! I don't know many people with your determination! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
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    Please help!! Incubator Emergency, day 21!

    How is it going???:fl
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    my bra baby is here!!! **Pic**

    Here is the picture you have all been waiting for. I hope it works! I only had this egg on my body for 24 hours... I dont think I could do it for much longer than that. I have 4 little kids, one of them is still nursing, there was a little competition for the space!!!
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    my bra baby is here!!! **Pic**

    oh, once she pipped, I kept that area aimed out. so as not to suffocate the wee one. (have no clue if that makes a difference or not!)
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    my bra baby is here!!! **Pic**

    hehehe, I was definitely aware of thumping and tapping going on in there. a few hours after she pipped, I took her out and put her under my un-reliable heat lamp, with a damp paper towel loosely around her. I kept a close eye on the temp, and before long she did her thing! I avoided soiling my...
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    my bra baby is here!!! **Pic**

    just announcing the safe hatching of the egg I kept in my bra! it is very active, I think we will name it Lucky! I will post a pic as soon as it fluffs out!
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    can I incubate an egg in my bra? please help!

    Quote: That is a great story! thanks for sharing!
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    can I incubate an egg in my bra? please help!

    Quote: You are right! I may be slightly crazy I guess my main problem has been keeping a steady temp with a light bulb. I have had the temp fluctuate from 95-107!! There is no way I would consider doing it for more than a few days. I really thought I cooked this baby! so, I was shocked when...
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    can I incubate an egg in my bra? please help!

    nothing too new, I can still hear the occasional cheep cheep and tapping. I am trying to just think good thoughts and wait patiently... I will keep you posted though!
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    BYC members in Massachusetts?

    Hi everyone! I am on the cape. I have had chickens off and on for the last 8 years. I am new and very addicted to this site!
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    Plymouth MA?

    Hello! I am on the cape! new to this site, but not new to keeping chickens!
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    can I incubate an egg in my bra? please help!

    Thank you for that link, very interesting!! I think my baby that hatched yesterday is a girl! YAY!!! So, Here I am with an egg in my bra, It has been there all day, and I JUST HEARD A SmALL "cheep cheep" I wonder how long it will take... fwiw... I am fairly well blessed too. Plenty of humidity!
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    can I incubate an egg in my bra? please help!

    THANK YOU!!!! that is just what i wanted to hear!!! I hope, hope, hope you are right! I haven't figured out the sleep thing yet.....
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