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    Hatchery

    Hi everyone! I've been looking into starting a hatchery business... From what I understand, hatcheries can ship their chicks/ducklings, in a special box with a blanket and a watery vegetable, like cucumber. What I was wondering was with what shipping company? How? I am in the UK if that helps...:D
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    Identifying Ducklings?

    Hi everyone! I am hatching a nice big batch of eggs now, and I was wondering if there is a way to differentiate each duckling without using leg rings? Can I use a dab of sharpie on their (I don't know how to call it) fluff? Thanks!
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    duckling not moving or breathing?

    Hello, I have had two ducklings hatch, one yesterday and one today. The one that hatched today was healthy when it hatched but now it is lying down and it does not look like it is breathing. It also is definitely not moving, even when touched. Also, it is not making a noise and the first chick...
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    black and yellow spots?

    Hello again, I have 9 pekin duck eggs due to hatch( not hatching yet day 30 still nothing ) but on two of the eggs there is one yellow blotch on each of them. Just yesterday, one of the yellow blotches turned black. What do I do? Thanks!
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    Eggs not hatching???

    Hi guys, I have 9 pekin duck eggs in the incubator now, I candled them 2 days ago and it looked like they where day 28. I bought these eggs so I have no idea when they are supposed to hatch. My nine eggs haven't made a sound, haven't cracked the egg yet and they haven't even moved yet. Should I...
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    What do I do on the 21st day of incubation for duck eggs?

    Hello all, I am on my 21st day of incubation(for duck eggs) and I was wondering: When should I change the temperature and humidity level and how much should I change it to? Thanks!
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    Wiggly eggs?

    Hi, I have got 9 pekin eggs incubating(One wouldn't fit in the bator So we made him a quick fix of our homemade bator but He's wiggly Like the others) and today is Their fourth day in the bator(We are Using a janoel12 incubator). So when I candled them, All the eggs On one side where moving...
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    Help!!!!

    Hello all, I've got a Janoel12 incubator. I have read that it has can hold nine duck eggs so I just bought my first duck egg batch(9 eggs). I tried to fit them in the incubator but it only fits 6. I really need help on this!!!! Please, anyone!!!!!!!Thanks. P.S. The eggs are just a day old so I...
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    Need help to find things…

    Hello everybody, I am hatching my first batch of pekin duck eggs this weekend with a new Janoel(old version) 12 egg incubator. I was wondering how many pekin duck eggs you can fit in the egg turner? Also, if you guys know any good places to buy duckling food in the UK, please don't hesitate to...
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    Janoel12 egg incubator? Help!!!!!!!!

    Hello, I have just got a new janoel 12-egg incubator. I was wondering how many pekin duck eggs you can fit in one of those incubators? I'm going to pick up my eggs this weekend but I don't know how many to get. I have read somewhere that it can hold 9 duck eggs but I need a confirmation from you...
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    August eggs!!!!

    Hi guys, I'm hatching pekin eggs in a Janoel 12 incubator this August. It's going to be my first duck egg hatch(I've hatched chickens before). Anyone and everyone can join! Have a happy hatching!!!!!!!
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    Semi-automatic egg turner?

    Hello, I was wondering if you might know what a semi-automatic egg turner is? I wanted to buy an incubator with a semi-automatic egg turner but I have no idea what a semi-automatic egg turner is. Please help me!!!!
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    Egg Turner?

    Hi guys, I have an incubator that the width is 11'' and the length is 17''. I was wondering if you might know any good (cheap) egg turner or any good homemade egg turner? I'm only doing one hatch in my homemade incubator so I need something of a good price. Thanks so much!!!!
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    Egg Turner?

    Hi, I'm going to be incubating soon.... Just putting the finishing touches on my homemade incubator:) Then, I realized that I am not going to be sitting next to the incubator all day turning the eggs so I decided to put an automatic turner inside. I also have to change the wiring because of our...
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    Lots of questions

    Hi guys, I've got lots of questions before I start my 2nd hatch ,I'm hatching ducklings for the first time and I'm kind of freaking out! 1. Is a homemade incubator(without a fan) OK to hatch duck eggs in? 2. Is a plastic box with blankets(dedicated to ducklings) and a 100watt bulb OK to put the...
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    Mallard duck eggs in uk(London)

    Hi everyone, Just wondering if there is a good place to get flying mallard duck eggs(for hatching) this season in the Uk. Any suggestions? Also is there any special instructions for hatching and raising mallard duck eggs? Is eBay a good site to buy eggs from? Thanks!
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    Chickens???

    Anyone know where to get fertile chicken eggs in ontario? also do you guys know any homemade chick recipes? Please tell me. Thanks!!!!!
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    Tent as coop?

    Could I use a tent as a duck coop? Would a tent be predator proof?I need a portable coop, please post pictures of your coops!
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    Nesting boxes

    Please post pictures of your homemade nesting boxes & coops!
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    Mallard ducklings?

    Anyone know any good places that sell mallard duck eggs to Ontario? Just starting this whole duck egg hatching thing. Also please tell me your favorite duck breed!
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