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  1. Twiggs Coop

    Twiggs Coop

    ...Nonetheless, it was a learning experience. If anyone wants one like this, or custom to their own design, then I can make it. It won’t be cheap, but nor will it be *Forsham* prices. A coop like the one shown here I can make for around $800. The next project is to build the accompanying run .....
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    • Category: Small Coops
  2. Homemade Incubator

    Homemade Incubator

    Steve’s Homemade Incubator We decided to keep chickens recently. City Ordinances duly consulted we were on our way. The initial choices lay between buying day-old chicks, point of lay pullets or hatching eggs. We wanted the kids to have the full experience, so hatching eggs were the first...
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    Just candled, is this a winner? ~PICS~

    Quote: It's hard to tell from the pic. Candling before day 7 is always a gamble .... once you see vein development, you will recognise it, and never forget what it looks like
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    question about turning eggs and not turning eggs

    Quote: If you only want 4 pullets, then around this time of year you can usually buy chicks from local stores.
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    question about turning eggs and not turning eggs

    Quote: They might give it to you
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    Turning day for duck egg ??????'s

    duck&chickencrazy : i dont think it matters if you are a day off...i had eggs in the bator...not knowing they were mallard they stated hatching before day 25 was up....so they pipped in the turner...i was taking them out to put in the hatcher and there was already a pip...i felt so...
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    Homemade Bator, pan of water for humidity in top OK?

    Quote: It will be fine. Make sure the fan blows across the surface of the water.
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    Manually turning eggs

    Quote: I don't think so.. at that rate, she would not have time to set hardly at all.. 90 x 10 eggs = 900 rolls Hens turn eggs, on average, once every 30 mins.
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    question about turning eggs and not turning eggs

    Quote: I'm not going to say this won't work, but you will be compromising the hatch rate even before you start. If the incubator is the right size and shape you might well be able to make a Hovabator Auto-turner fit, problem is then solved.
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    First time incubating results - is this normal?

    Quote: Your *pet peeve* is a very good one I prefer non-viable ..... failure to develop can be caused by a multitude of sins including, but not restricted to, fertility of the egg. Early temp spikes or dips, the effects of chilling too low, rough handling, esp for shipped eggs, the list is...
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    First time incubating results - is this normal?

    Quote: Generally they hatch within a 24 hour period. You had a 55% hatch rate, which is *modest*, but give clues that suggest easy improvements. Temperature fluctuations, or differences inside the cabinet can cause a spread out hatch ... some are early, some on time, and some are late. I...
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    Home made bator, Height of area for chicks to hatch.

    Quote: Well now, that would be high enough for bantams, but not for geese So it depends. 2 3/4" is probably enough clearance for most chickens, just make sure they can't reach the fan or heater.
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    hatching % question ( math)

    Quote: Slight difference here ..... the culled chicks should be counted because poor technique can lead to deformed chicks. Technique is not the only issue, the eggs could have been from poor stock, or infected ...... but they should not be dismissed, rather the reason for the problem should...
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    4 therms, 4 temps! Little Giant...New Q on Clay vs. Water weasel...?

    Quote: Ok .... Calibrate them, like this: https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=130840
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    Local or Internet

    Quote: Here is what I would do when it arrives: Set it up in a room with a stable air temp as you can manage. Stick a dozen cheap store eggs inside, and turn it on. Wait a few hours for the temp to stabilise. Check temp and humidity. Calibrate your thermometer, so upfront it is accurate, and...
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    hatching % question ( math)

    Quote: Never count the clears. The total eggs developing at day 7, divided by the number of hatched chicks. So .... 29 / 37 = a respectable 78.4% The reason clears aren't counted is simple. We are trying to maximise hatch rates, and considering improvements if the rate falls below around...
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    Hatching store eggs?

    Quote: You can get fertile eggs in some stores. Chino Farms in CA supplies millions per year. The problem is getting them quickly enough. Farms have 30 days to ship eggs to stores, and still call them fresh. Most ship much earlier than that, often within days, but actually finding any in...
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    Turning day for duck egg ??????'s

    ro.netcmarie : ok, so i set my pekin duck eggs feb 3, 1. Do i count the day i set them in the bator or the next day? i set them at 10 am Feb.3rd. 2.If so that is telling me to stop turning Feb.25, Is this Correct????? 3. Should I candle them again????? I candle this past wed. Feb25 PLEASE...
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    Manually turning eggs

    Quote: It is worth it for most people. Next to a fan upgrade, an auto-turner is high on the list. Turning eggs gets real old, real fast. Also, in a still air incubator, you compromise the hatch every time you open it. Which is worse news, because effective turning requires a min. of three...
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    Homemade bators'- Hot water Heater VS Wafer Thermostat?? your exp's

    Quote: If the wafer doesn't spring a leak, it can last for 20 years. One thing is sure .... eventually, it WILL spring a leak and fail. There is no time limit on this. They are cheap, and although they can last for years they should be changed every 2 years at least.
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