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    February Hatch-A-Long

    So out of all of the eggs I had shipped, we only have 2 still developing/viable...and of course they're the "mystery" ones. Any ideas on what they may be? One is very green and the other is tinted/barely brown. Both are normal size, maybe the brown one's a little big? Also the green one has a...
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    February Hatch-A-Long

    Barnevelder hatched a little after midnight...I'll never cease to be amazed watching
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    February Hatch-A-Long

    All these babies :love We've got 28 and counting... I got a video of one of my Barnevelders hatching, I'll try to load it after dinner
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    February Hatch-A-Long

    This little fella just finished zipping! We got to watch the whole thing, our 4 year old is flipping out :celebrate And truthfully so am I lol. Only 30 something more to go...
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    February Hatch-A-Long

    Day 20 here and we've got at least 4 pips and lots of chirps! We have my son's Valentine's party for kindergarten this afternoon so he's really wound up about me giving him "chick information" when I get to his school lol. Waiting REALLY impatiently now :pop
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    February Hatch-A-Long

    On day 11 for all of mine with exception to the shipped eggs-of which only 3 are developing. And they're the "mystery" eggs, not the ones I REALLY wanted. Oh well. Bright side, my hovabator 2370 came today so I can split my lockdown up or use it as a hatcher. Not sure what I'll do yet. Trying...
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    February Hatch-A-Long

    Oh no! Fingers crossed hoping everything works out! This weather lately hasn't been too accommodating, that's for sure
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    February Hatch-A-Long

    Wow! Quail eggs are our next adventure...quite literally sitting on my hands to keep from ordering them immediately lol.
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    February Hatch-A-Long

    Mine (BA & CCL) are hatchery from My Pet Chicken. Not ideal, but they are great layers, healthy and super sweet. With saying that, I'd love to find a breeder close to us I could rely on for birds or eggs too. Especially if it's close enough to do farm pick-up. For now after this hatch we'll be...
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    Newbie question about coop size

    Ok, so first off- congrats on catching the chicken bug and so sorry about losing your littles...it doesn't get easier unfortunately. Second you're going to hear about "square footage per chicken." Ideally the more space the better (chickens can be a bit violent in close spaces) I like 4-6' per...
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    February Hatch-A-Long

    That was one option I thought about trying. The seed mat I have is probably 18" long & 8" wide. I'd probably cover it with something, maybe a cooling rack...have to hash that out. It brings the temp up about 20° more than the ambient temperature of the room it's in. I put it in a smallish tote...
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    February Hatch-A-Long

    Ok, I'm joining! Currently have 39 in the Genesis 1588 for a Valentine's (ish) hatch. CCL, EE, Splash marans, Barnevelder & Australorp, Carolina Blue SexLink (shipped), 3 MYSTERY shipped, welsummer, orpington & GL/SL Wyandottes. With the chance for pure Orp, Wellie and Barnevelder. Also have a...
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    my pet chicken reviews

    We ordered several chicks (2nd time from MPC) last summer and they're doing awesome and keeping us in eggs while the older gals get a break. I've got 6 hatching eggs coming from them next week. 3 sex-link Easter eggers (Carolina blues) and 3 mystery eggs I added in. Hoping since I'm so close to...
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    Double yolk in a half shell, hen is acting lethargic now

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    Double yolk in a half shell, hen is acting lethargic now

    Thank you for replying! So it isn't anything I should be too worried about? Just keep an eye on her? Going to try to load pics again
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