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    Unusual eggshell texture

    Good Morning, I have a hen (pretty sure it's just one) that lays eggs with what appears to be sand on the shell, but within the shell. It does not rub off. Does anyone have any ideas on what this is? Is it something I should do to try and fix it, or is it ok? Thank you in advance for your...
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    FOOT/LEG PROBLEMS - Need advise

    I have a teenage Roo that is walking with a limp/hop thing. I thought maybe it was Bumble foot, but I don't think it is. When I had him in the towel I felt his legs up to body, nothing feels broken. His feet are very close to each other when he stands, in fact some toes are usually on the...
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    Brooder lighting

    Is there such a thing as an automated brooder light? Temperature controlled so that once it reaches a desired temp it shuts down and then turns back on when a minimum temperature is reached?
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    Day 1 as a chick momma

    I brought home my first two chicks today. My coop is the Tavern. My chicks are Ameraucana's. I named them Miranda and Carrie. I got my coop all set up with bedding, food, water, some treats and put them in ! The doggies were all excited to see what was happening. Round and round they went...
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    Egg seeping

    My first go hatching and on day 3 I have two eggs seeping, brownish, stinky funk. I took both eggs out.
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    Brinsea Octagon 20 Advance - EGG PLACEMENT question

    I assembled my Brinsea Octagon 20 Advance last night, it is running and maintaining perfect temps and humidity. My question is this How do you suggest placing 18 eggs inside the bator? I am not sure how to contain them so they are not rolling when it automatically turns. This is my first...
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    Incubation - add additional eggs - ????

    Can I add additional eggs to the incubator AFTER the process has started with previous/other eggs? Thank you !
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    1st time hatcher.....

    My incubator arrived today (A Brinsea Octagon 20 ADVANCE EX digital egg incubator package) !!! I can hardly wait to do this. I ordered six (6) Blue Silkie Hatching eggs from mypetchicken.com. Does anyone have any "If I would have known that" advice for me, I would GREATLY APPRECIATE IT. I...
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    Fort lauderdale Florida looking for advice, support, tips

    Hello, I am near Fort Lauderdale, Florida and would like to know where people buy their chicks. I would also like to be able to email someone for some tips and advice. Betsy
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    New to chickens and such

    Hi ~ I am new here and so very excited to read all I can about raising chickens!!!
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