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    Lavender Orpington project ....

    well, crud.... which would explain why these chicks were sold I guess. I guess it depends on what I want to do - am I breeding for color or type? right? color and production? or show type? So the Lavender Roos are not type you'd want to keep right? Does the Black Orp look any better...
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    Lavender Orpington project ....

    Hi all: I'm kinda newbie but want to ask some opinions/questions. I have some black/Lav Split Orps and some Lav Orps almost 5mos old (hatch Nov. 1) trying to figure out which roosters to keep and opinions on type, size, etc. Opinions appreciated ~ Thanks Lav. Hen Dark Lav Roo Light...
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    Lavender Orpington project ....

    does anyone have any 6ish week old pictures of lav and black orps - I'm trying to find some to compare to what i have in the barn. trying to make an educated guess on how many roos and pullets I have in my batch. thanks in advance.
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    how much do you charge for your eggs?

    4.00 per dozen in Snohomish Co. WA State - I do organic feed and as much free range as we can w/ out predator problems.
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    Hatchers Anonymous *Official Thread*

    Quote: Tara, 17 of 25 is an awesome rate! Gosh that's...68%!!! Any time you get 50% or higher from shipped eggs (I assume they were shipped) you're doing great! I dispose of my unhatched eggs in a ziploc bag and stick it in the freezer, then just throw out with the trash. I know it...
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    Hatchers Anonymous *Official Thread*

    thanks all for the advice. I have 17 of 25 eggs hatched. 3 more have pips since yesterday morning - but nothing since...... I might try a little on the shell... but if I don't get movement or signs of life from that I'll probably stop. how should I dispose of non hatched eggs? garbage...
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    Hatchers Anonymous *Official Thread*

    can anyone tell me how long I should wait to help from the first pip/peeps before a chicky might need help.
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    Washingtonians

    Hi Everyone!! so - I was in my kitchen and heard this funny noise... and I was looking for a radio on or something... and then realized in my laundry room - right of the kitchen. my incubator is CHEEPING!!! day 19 and we have cheepers and rollers how long do you think before pips, zips...
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    If you order from azure standard I have a ? for you

    on a side note: I have ordered the Layer pellets from azure... what other grains do you order?? curious as to what others are feeding.
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    okay - Lockdown in tomorrow - help/guidance

    so would cheesecloth be a good choice for easy clean up and not touching wire. when you say bendy straw to re-wet - meaning dont open and feed a straw in the vent hole to a sponge and add water?
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    okay - Lockdown in tomorrow - help/guidance

    alright folks ~ I've heard several suggestions and want opinions again. I have a LG bator and LG turner. I'll take the turner out and place eggs in bator. Should I.... ~ put them on cheese cloth for easy clean up ~ put in paper egg carton air side up ~ or straight on the grate What is...
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    WTB: Hatching/Fertile Eggs in W. WA

    thanks so much - sent you a PM
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    One Dozen BEAUTIFUL Fluffy Blue Orpington Hatching Eggs

    could you tell me how soon after auction end you are able to ship?
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    WTB: Hatching/Fertile Eggs in W. WA

    Hello: I'm wanting to fill my incubator and get it running - but I dont' think my girls can give me enough by this weekend. are you in W. Washington and have any fertile/hatching eggs I can purchase from you this weekend? I'm looking for 12-15 eggs my fav breeds are welsummers, orpingtons...
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    Washingtonians

    Quote: most books and folks will tell you 30% humidity and no higher than 40 (for 16-18 days) and at lockdown go to 60-80% humidity. Once the chicks hatch, and they are all wet and drying off, the humidity will go up. have a turner ? Makes life so much easier and you do not have to open the...
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