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    Hatching

    I have a new pair of homers that are setting for the first time. I am concerned that they have not hatched yet. Their second egg was laid on Jan 16th. I think they should have hatched between the 2nd & 4th of Feb. Today is the 6th, which I figure is the 20th day. I could use some advice and or...
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    In Breeding

    How do you handle "In Breeding" with your birds? I could use some good advice on a Breeding Manage Plan, for homers.
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    Winter Hatching

    They are both Janssen homers. I bought them through Stromberg's in may of 2015. They are young birds and this is their first time. I have probably created the problem by putting a 125 watt heat lamp in the loft at night when the temp's get below freezing.
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    Winter Hatching

    It is Jan 2016 in Mountain Home Arkansas. Night time Temp's are running 15 to 40 degrees. One of my hens is setting on an egg. This is her first time. Can she be successful hatching and caring for her offspring in these cold temp's?
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