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    Confused about brooder heating/lighting

    I agree with the others , dont stress to much about temp. Get a thermometer and start at around 95 then just watch the chicks, you will be able to tell when its the right temp just by their behaviors. My garage lights are on 24/7 along with the brooder lamp, i do not start turning them out...
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    Broodys coop STINKS!! UPDATE!!!!!

    And I thought this would be fun to let her hatch!! SILLY ME, i' m just really worried about her
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    Broodys coop STINKS!! UPDATE!!!!!

    Quote: The poo was a huge giant blob no blood in poo just watery drips of blood, probly cause the poo was so big! I dunno Oh Ouch! My bantam cochin who's broody right now poos as big as my 8lb Bichon. I'm not sure what to do now the broody pen is like 2 rooms food and water in one and nest...
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    Broodys coop STINKS!! UPDATE!!!!!

    Quote: The poo was a huge giant blob no blood in poo just watery drips of blood, probly cause the poo was so big! I dunno
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    Broodys coop STINKS!! UPDATE!!!!!

    Quote: No they wEre ice cold like out of the fridge cold
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    Broodys coop STINKS!! UPDATE!!!!!

    UPDATE! Well this morning I was planning on changing out the bedding. Went out and she had abandoned the nest, eggs were cold ther was a giant poop and some watery blood. I opened the door and she came out eating,drinking like crazy her comb is very pale, she went w/ other chickens and they...
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    Broodys coop STINKS!! UPDATE!!!!!

    Hello, I have a broody orp and on thursday I set 11 ee eggs under her that were shipped to me. Well today is sunday and it smells in there real bad. She is sitting tight. I checked for broken eggs and poops and nothing. If i was to candle now would i see anything on day 3? I just dont...
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    Broody Hen Thread!

    Quote: Absolutely precious!! I can't wait...
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    Broody Hen Thread!

    Quote: Thanks Lynn, She is seperated in her own little coop so no need to mark, but im wondering if i should candle them like 1/2 way through or not? I've heard of exploding rotten, or broken eggs contaminating the good ones. I dunno, she does not seem to leave the best and i dont want to...
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    Broody Hen Thread!

    Hi all, I just set 11 eggs under my brrody orp, now i have some questions: what exactly do i need to do exactly? Should i candle or not? Should i move her off the nest once in a while to check eggs? Or do I just leave it all up to mama? This is my first time with a broody
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    setting today 9/15/11 - anyone else?

    I just set 11 EE eggs under my 1st ever broody buff orp . I removed the golf balls and placed the eggs and oh boy was she excited!!! Arranged them all carefully and hunkered right down.. Lol
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    1st ever broody Buff orp-questions, advice,please!!!

    I'm sorry for all the questions i'm just trying to make sure i get it all right Thank so much for the responses, i appreciate them greatly! BYC PEOPLE ARE AWESOME;)
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    1st ever broody Buff orp-questions, advice,please!!!

    Okay so, i have a broody buff orp that has been sitting tight on 6 golf balls for 5 days now. I have put her in her own little coop..after reading through some threads i think thAts the right thing to do or is it better to leave her with the flock??? All my girls free range she doesnt get off...
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    Broody behavior??? Help

    Update! Ok i removed her from the nest scooped out the eggs set her outside, she was not happy definately did not want me there. good thing i wore gloves,never thought they coukd be so viscious!! Lol but before i coukd walk away she went back to the nest and sat tight! Shoukd i offer her...
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    Broody behavior??? Help

    Well i dont have a roo! So they're not gonna hatch. Remove her and put her where? Just on the roost or outside? Will she bite me? Shoul i just grab eggs and let her stay? Ughhh i'm so not prepared for this
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