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    My husband bought ducklings

    We have a small farm with 17 acres with ponds. My husband has always wanted ducks but I know from breeding sheep that we are surrounded by coyotes and ducks wouldn't last long. Ive done really well with my chickens, by letting them out of their run only when I'm outside, which is a lot. So this...
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    Humidity during incubation

    Ive just had my first experience with hatching eggs. From the nine eggs in the incubator I managed 2 chicks. It was very difficult to get the humidity up and maintain it at the suggested level of 65-75%. I kept adding warm water to the point that it spilled through the little drain holes above...
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    Joined today

    Just joined today! Whenever I google a question about incubating eggs, I get many knowledgeable answers from BackYard Chickens. I've had chickens for years off and on but this is my first year to incubate eggs. So exciting. I have mostly Silkies and a couple of Frizzle Cochin roo's that came...
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