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  1. tara7815

    Does this chick need help?????

    Well, I gave some assistance following the detailed instructions that I've read on here. Is it possible that she was too big? I don't know if it makes sense but she is pretty big and she had no wiggle room at all in there. The membrane wasn't stuck to her it was just tough. she busted out...
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    Does this chick need help?????

    My new concern is the 3 that are in there keep pecking at it because they see his beak moving around. Are they going to hurt her? i thought at first they were helping but they are just pecking near her beak.
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    Does this chick need help?????

    I'm getting worried. I know the biggest rule of thumb is DON'T help. I read all the stuff in the sticky thread - but I'm still unsure. I'd say she's been working for almost 10 hours. with little to know progress.
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    Does this chick need help?????

    I should add that we have 8 more waiting to hatch?
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    Does this chick need help?????

    Today is day 21 for my Quail d'Anvers. Last night 3 hatched. This morning one started but I don't see much progress. She cracked a good piece of shell off but the membrane is still there. Her beak is peaking through and I saw movement - but it has been quite a while. I have a still air Little...
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    Will she be OK alone?

    you guys are brilliant. a kiddy mirror and stuffed clifford the big red dog and she is quiet and happy. So greatful for the advice!
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    Will she be OK alone?

    ...heels in love with and we kept her along with one that had spraddle leg they were keeping eachother company The one with spraddle died last night :*( since then the lone chick has been chirping non stop. I have eggs due to hatch (day 21 is Saturday) at that point she will be 8 days old...
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    I think my chick is dying

    We lost her last night. I knew it was a matter of time. Thank you.
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    I think my chick is dying

    any advice I'll take it. History. Hatched this past Friday (light Brahma - day 21) still air little giant had humidity problems around hatch time.. lost several fertilzed eggs because of it - but hatched 7 chicks including this one) She has Spraddle leg. taped - brace - fell off twice but...
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    Newbie with incubator question :)

    Oh man.. I'm more of a newbie than I thought. What on earth is a water wiggler? Oh and I have the little giant which I now hear so many bad things about - what should the temp REALLY be set at? I'm hearing mixed reports.
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    Newbie with incubator question :)

    Can I tack on another newbie question here about incubators? What is the purpose of the rock and sponge that I see in so many incubators?
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    Boot for curled toes on 3 month old chicken **Update w/pics**

    would you ever attempt this with an adult bird (almost 2 years old)? She gets around fine but she walks on her knuckles on one leg only.
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    How do I clip my chickens nails?

    Thank you. Someone told me it was just like clipping dog nails but I wanted to check with the experts. We do dogs and rabbits all of the time - never a hen though Thanks again.
  14. tara7815

    Opening an egg - what am I looking for?

    Thank you so much! I did candle yesterday and removed what was clearly never developed. All of the remaining are dark dark with air sacs. I also did the water/float test that was recommended on here and they all were floating at about 10-15% above water - which tells me they were probably...
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    inexpensive hygrometer?

    Where can I get one? The one that came with my bator clearly is not working. I want to get one that works well - but I'm hoping to not break the bank. Thank you!
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    Opening an egg - what am I looking for?

    My eggs have gone several days past hatch. I believe it has to do with my humidity levels. I want to open an egg and see what happened. What am I looking for exactly? I am doing this not only for my own information but for the 4-H kids in my club that are studying poultry. I don't plan to...
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    Couple of quick questions about Spraddle leg?

    I am seeing her put some weight on it now which is great. But I'm just not sure how many days it should take before the tape/bandaid should come off or when her healing has gone as far as it will go.
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    How do I clip my chickens nails?

    I have a Rhode Island Red that I've had for quite some time now. She is my baby - my absolute favorite. But her toes/nails/feet are all curled up and she limps. A better person would have culled her from the get go but I'm a sucker (I actually posted video of her as a chick because I was...
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    What day do I give up on some eggs?

    I had 7 out of 20 light Brahma eggs hatch between Thursday mid morning and Fri afternoon. I see no sign of anything from the others Day 21 was Thursday. I received these eggs from a local farm and am not 100% certain of the day they were laid. He gave them to me directly from the coop on the...
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    hatching egg quick urgent question

    She's doing great now and is the family favorite. Thank you for coming to my rescue. My five year old keeps telling everyone we "operated on our chick".
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