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    Chicken egg fertilty/hatchability rate and time of year....

    Assuming fertile parents is there a seasonal fluctuation in egg fertility/hatchability? I know hens produce less eggs during a shorter day length(fall/winter) but are the roosters less likely to breed and/or fertilize ovulating eggs during certain times of year? Do I put away my incubator for...
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    Day #24 in incubator, 2 eggs still no pipping. Give up?

    I bought 8 chicken eggs to hatch and received via mail. Six fertile and 4 hatched on day #21. The 2 remaining eggs, which look distinctly different(different hen?) have not hatched. Should I give up? What is the longest incubation you've experienced? Thank you.
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    Octagon 20 ECO w/autoturn cradle OR Genesis 1588 w/egg turner??

    Hi, I am shopping for my first incubator and have narrowed it down to these two. They both cost about the same and I need your input. I am planning on incubating chicken and quail eggs. Your opinions and experiences with these units would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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    Enlarged vent and loose stool

    Hi, I'm new to raising chickens. My daughters, Bella and Gracie fell in love with Silkies and we've had 2 pair for a couple of months. Over the last few weeks I've noticed blood staining to some of the eggs. I examined the hens' vents and one of the hens has an enlarged swollen vent. She also...
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