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    Hatching duck eggs - first timer!

    To clarify, should I have budgeted more time for incubation, or just the hatch in general?
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    Hatching duck eggs - first timer!

    I have two ducklings, one just hatched with the belly button protrusion (I understand this means it hatched too early??) and there are two more still in the egg. I’m wondering if the 28 days was simply too short for this breed. If I hatch again, I will definitely plan on another 4-5 days...
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    Hatching duck eggs - first timer!

    I put 9 silver appleyard eggs in the incubator (Brinsea Maxi Adv) on Feb 13. I stopped turning on day 26, temp 98.5, humidity 65-73%. Half started pipping on day 28. One has hatched as of 3/13, with several rocking today. I am curious about the two eggs I have that are super dark (photos...
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    Hen missing SEVERAL nails

    Ok!! Thank you again. I will keep an eye on my girl and watch the others. I’m not sure what she did different than everyone else, but am honestly… she has always acted like a loner.
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    Hen missing SEVERAL nails

    Thank the lord!!! Should I bother treating with anything? Epsom salt bath? Or leave her be? I can tell it’s a bit painful for her to walk.
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    Hen missing SEVERAL nails

    Hey, folks! I was checking on the girls today after a few days out of town (my MIL cares for them and she is very attentive) and noticed my year-old Copper maran hen is missing dang near all her nails….. she is the only one in this condition. I’m not sure if it could be related, but she also...
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    Black Copper Marans x ISA Brown = ?

    How is their production? Egg color? I have a black copper maran rooster I am very fond of, I was thinking of hatching a few of their eggs.
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