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    Will this be a good size for nesting boxes?

    Thats about what size mine is. I put it over where they made a nest once. They use it often actually and I put fake eggsin there for good measure.
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    A working prototype egg turner

    Great idea I might have to see how this works for me.
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    duc'ken coop... duck.. chicken... hmm....

    Yup, the smallest noise will set them off. And if my goose doesn't know you she will start honking as loud as possible.
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    How old before I can use my hen's eggs to hatch?

    Well out of about 12 duck eggs that she first layed only 2 were fertile. So I think if they are a good size and many that you have tested are fertile then go ahead and try.
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    Moving air sacs?

    I had the same question and some one suggested that I set the egg small end down so that the air is where it should be when they hatch.
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    Loose Air Cell

    I got some eggs shiped in and I candled one and it had an air bubble in it. Is its air cell popped? Will it hatch?
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    Auto Egg Turner from Rotisserie Motor Question

    I had a chicken rotisserie laying around and I thought I could use the motor out of it. So I took it a part and I got the motor out of it. But I am not sure how to make the turner and connect the motor to it.
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    Pond Brooder Floor too Slick

    I made an indoor pond out of wood and pond liner. The turtles out grew it fast so I was wondering if it would make a good duck and chicken brooder? Would the floor be too slick or would that matter with hay and pine shavings on it?
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    New to Ducks Need Some Questions Answered

    Thanks for all the help. I am going to redesign my plan for a larger space. I think I will use those small sand boxes for their water. I have had turtles for a couple of years and I don't think a duck could out-dirty a turtle. I am still debating on what use I really want the ducks for but I...
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    Colorado swap @ Brighton Grain & Feed

    Darn I missed it. When is the next one?
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    New to Ducks Need Some Questions Answered

    What should I use for the floor if not plywood? Wood tile or dirt work? Maybe some kind of plastic? Are the larger size concrete mixing tubs good or would the smaller size work (the ones at Homedepot)? And thanks for the help.
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    New to Ducks Need Some Questions Answered

    I am planing on getting 13 ducks (3 pekin, 3 rouen, 3 cayugas and 4 khakies). I want to divide the breeds into runs that are 5 x 6 with a 4 x 3 house outside of the run. Can I use hardwood plywood for flooring or will that be to slick and hurt their feet? How many square feet does each duck need...
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    New to Chickens- Need Some Info on Incubating

    I have hatched snake eggs before but those aren't like chicken eggs. When turning the eggs do you rotate 45 degrees to the right then back into the oringinal position then 45 degrees to the left or do you keep turning the same direction? Does it matter weather the eggs point up or lay down...
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