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    Integrating chickens...

    Thank you so much! I will try your suggestions! I am heading out to take care of it right now! Thanks!
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    Integrating chickens...

    C'mon someone has to have had this experience...Right?!?!?
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    Integrating chickens...

    I am trying to integrate a chicken into my 2-3 year flock. I have some "Browns" and a friend gave me a black cochin that is about 5months. I put the chicken in the established flocks coop at night and they give her a heck of a time during the day. I have been locking them (the browns) out of...
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    She's out!

    None of the others' are showing signs of hatching. She looks dry. She's so active.
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    She's out!

    Okay, when can I take her out of the incubator? I use the term "her" generally.
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    It's happening!

    Okeedookee, I came home from work today and one of my eggs was cracked! I couldn't believe it! I haven't been able to stay away from the incubator for more than 10 minutes! For those of you who remember my first experience, this is alot better! I notice the humidity was down around 40%, so...
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    egg position during hatch

    So, wish me luck. I'll keep you posted as to the progress. Thanks again...
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    egg position during hatch

    Um, day 18 tomorrow didn't notice any veining, mostly dark. Mini mag-light, really dark room. I'm not going to handle them any more though. I'm just gonna wait now. I mean, after I take them off the turner. Oh, I had one vent hole open this time too. Live and learn. They are chicken eggs...
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    Roosters

    Really? They're all mean, eh? Is there a certain breed known to be friendlier?
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    Roosters

    Is there such a thing as a nice rooster? Mine is charging my kids and me. What do I do?
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    egg position during hatch

    Yes Yes! I marked the air cell on all 7. Should I be able to see movement? I think I'd like to try the carton idea. I will then place them in the carton pointy end down. The air cell isn't that big. It probably went down the egg 3/8-1/2" I'm getting really excited!
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    egg position during hatch

    K, I'm gonna head down now to do that. Thanks again! Really!
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    egg position during hatch

    Thank you so much! So, I should candle them tonight?
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    egg position during hatch

    I did an eggtopsy. most of the eggs were completely ready...feathers, wings, etc. but they didn't hatch. According to a few resources..humidity. Iwas concerned that i maybe drown them, hence the position of the egg question. Should I candle them then tonight? I haven't had the bator open at...
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    egg position during hatch

    This is my second experience with hatching. First did not go so well. I am just confirming the position of the egg in the tray...the book I've used as a reference says small end down. Is that correcet, or is that just in the beginning? HELP! Did some of you say you used egg cartons in the...
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