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    Need help on hatching in homemade incubator

    Hi all, I have hatched both chicken and quail eggs before, but need a little bit of wisdom. I have a styrofoam incubator with 19 eggs in it that just started pipping this evening. I have a 2.5 dozen egg crate that the eggs are sitting in. This is the first time I have used an egg crate, should I...
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    2 broody BCM pullets hatching

    Hi all, I have 2 broody BCM pullets that are in separate part of coop in a 6x6 area with both girls in their own nest box. Today 1 egg each hatched. The nest boxes each have a 2.5 inch board to keep things from falling out, my question is should I remove these boards so chicks can get to the...
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    Georgia Giant wheezing, gurgling when breathing

    Hi all, I came home from work to find one of my older hens which is about 1.5 years old sitting in her outside cage wheezing and had her mouth open and was gurgling. I have raised 100 or more of these birds and had no issues like this. Any ideas on what it could be and what I can do. I don't...
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    What to do broody hens and nest box height

    First broody pullets actually as they are only 7 month old BCM's. Question near the time they should be hatching what to do with the nest box height? I am concerned that the chicks may hurt themselves if the fall out onto the coop floor. I have raised day old chicks, but this is first time for...
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    Do bobwhite quail drink after dark?

    Hi all, reason for the question is prior to frigid temps here in N. Tn. I am trying to figure how to keep water liquid for the quail. I don't want to put heated containers as I have 14 at the present time. I work and can only tend them in morning before work and evening when I get home. I was...
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    Breeder stock from same hatch???

    Hi everyone, I started my quail journey with 8 hens and 2 roosters Georgia Giant Bobwhites, I have had good success and now less than 6 months have 130 birds. I plan on putting 100 or so in the freezer. Now for the question, is it acceptable to use the birds from same hatch as breeder stock? I...
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    Tree limb in quail pen?

    Hi everyone, I have searched and no luck so I will ask you. I have a couple of Georgia Giant hens that seem to be getting abused, they try to stay to themselves. I have read somewhere about putting a tree limb in pen, any info as to what kind is best. I think I am understanding that you are just...
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    How long can quail be left unattended?

    Hi all, we want to start raising bobwhites and I have searched for the answer. If adequate feed and water are available about how long can they be left unattended? I am referring to adult birds. We don't have anyone that can tend to them and don't want to be tied down. Thanks for the help, Mac.
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    Hens seem like getting off roost is difficult

    Ok relatively newbie, we have 6 red sexlink hens, we have a 6x12 coop with attached run. I made a tiered roost with 4 levels. Although they usually roost on top level, they all seem to be very apprehensive of getting down in the morning. Am I being too concerned? Can I build something like a...
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    New adult hens don't use nipple waterer??

    Hi, I did search and found some good info, but we just got 6 adult hens and I have tried several times to show them how the nipple system works to no avail. I broke down and put a pan of water in the coop this afternoon and it was mobbed. I certainly don't want any dehydrated hens. The man I...
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    New to us chickens won't go out of coop???

    Hi all, yesterday evening I bought 6 red sex-link hens and brought them home to our coop. This is a new coop never before used. They were on the roost at their previous home when I came to get them. Last night none went to the roosts, but 1 spent some time in the nest. This morning I waited...
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    Pricing used 1202E incubator

    Hi all, I have found an older 1202E incubator and they are asking $300. Seems like a good deal, what ya'll say? Thanks
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    Need advice on used GQF 1502 incubator

    Hello all, newbie here. I have found a used wooden wafer style thermostat GQF 1502 that the seller wants $350. What do you think about this? It has been upgraded to a window in the door. I don't particularly like digital things like thermostats. Please give me your opinions and thanks up front...
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