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    Egg fertility

    I have a rooster that is kept separate from my hens and I wanted to have some fertile eggs for incubating. I introduced the rooster every day for a week and they mated within the first five minutes. How many times do they need to mate to ensure fertility? How long after they have mated are they...
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    WTB Muscovy ducks

    I would like to get a few Muscovy Ducks. I am looking for a few hens and one male if possible. Would prefer local pickup in Iowa
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    Rooster Problem

    My Black Copper Marans roo is reaking havoc on my hens. He has been mounting them and tearing out all their feathers on their backs and holes in their sides. What can I do to stop this?
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    They Started Hatching!!!

    So far I have 3 of 24 hatched on day 20. The humidity has bumped up to 90 though what should I do? When should I take the hatched ones out? So many questions. This is my first experience with hatching eggs and my kids are in awe. I will try to post some pics in a bit. This is amazing!!
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    shipped eggs-How long can I wait

    I have 3 orders from 3 different sellers and they all are arriving at different times. I had one order I received and it was shipped on the 6th I received them on the 8th. The other order will come in tomorrow and the final one is expected on the 12th.Can I wait to put them all in at once or...
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    advice on breeds for a beginner

    I am planning on hatching my own flock. I have a few breeds in mind but want some ideas on others. I am mostly interested in egg production but dont really want any generic production chicken. I am considering welsummers and easter eggers and copper marans because they lay interesting eggs. I am...
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    Bought my first incubator

    I recently bought an acreage that has two chicken coops. Me and my girls couldn't wait for shipping on an incubator so we headed to the local Theisens and bought an incubator. We got the farm innovators pro series with the turner and circulated air. Does anyone have any experience with this...
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    New member from IA

    Hello everyone, My name is Paul and I recently purchased an acreage. My kids are very excited to start raising chickens. We are going to try to do the process from egg to chicken instead of purchasing chicks. We have tons of questions and are grateful for great resources such as this site.
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