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    Diamond doves

    Hello, We are interested in a pair of diamond doves. Does anyone know of anyone that breeds or has them in NH, ME, MA? We have tried Craigslist and stuff but no luck. Thanks Alice
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    looking for a button quail pair

    Hello, My 11 year old daughter and I are looking for a pair of button quail. Thanks Alice NH
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    Swedish duck baby question

    Hello, My pair of Swedish ducks just hatched out nine baby ducks and they are so cute. They are out in the corner of the barn and the babies seem to want to wander a bit from MoM so I put up a pen aound them for a few days to keep they in. Should I put the drake in there too? He seems to...
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    Mom and babies

    Hello, I have a pair of Swedish ducks that free range with my chickens and everyone gets along famously. These are the sweetest ducks I have ever seen. Anyhow...Mom started to lay in the corner of the barn and decided to sit. So, she has been sitting for 28 days and one just hatched:)...
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    Ameracauna sexing question

    I just have a quick question. I hatched out three new ameracauna babies and they are about 10 days old. I was noticing today as I was playing with them that two of them have very dark wing feathers coming in and the other one has really light. Does that mean anything as far as sex? Just...
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    Setting eggs 4/10, anyone else?

    Hello, I am setting some ameracauna eggs, bantam cochin and one barnyard mix from my egg laying flock. This is only my 2nd hatch. My last one I hatched 12 out of 20. Not great but I hope to do better this time. Hope to have some hatch buddies. Alice
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    removing chicks from incubator ?

    I have a Brinsea 20 incubator and have 20 eggs in it. 7 have hatched and 2 more are pipping. With the new babies and their eggs in there, it is really crowded. Can I remove them really quick to their brooder and let the others hatch with a little more room, or it will bother the ones that...
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    Another humidity question

    Hello, I went into lockdown yesterday and my humidity is only at 49%. I know I am not supposed to touch anything while in lockdown but can I take the cover off and add some wet sponges or something? I am incubation in a Brinsea 20 advance. I wish I had bought the humidity pump. Should I...
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    Hen with chick

    I had one of my specled sussex hens hatch just one chick. I finally found her hiding spot and moved them into a spare stall. The chick is doing great and will 3 weeks old this weekend. When can I put her back in with the flock? Some her friends sit outside looking at her as I think they...
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    Turkey questions

    Hello, Our family is considering adding a few turkeys..maybe a breeding trio and raise a few for ourselves for the freezer. For all of you that have turkeys, I was wondering if you think I would have better luck raising the turkeys from babies or buying a trio that are full grown? Also, my...
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    Moma hen and babies-relocating

    I have a moma hen with two babies that hatched. She is doing a great job taking of them but I was wondering if any of you pros have ever successfully relocated Mom and babies. This Moma laid in the worst possible spot and I would like to get her into a more convienent, more safe area in the...
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    WTB-Speckled Sussex eggs

    I am looking for some qauity speckled sussex to add to my flock. I would like to improve my flock and diversify my lines. I am open to eggs or chicks. Thanks. Alice
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    Goose breeding newbie!!

    Hello, I have 5 Gorgeous Pilgrim Geese, 3 girls and 2 boys. I love them to pieces. I really want to grow my flock this year. I really could use some advice on how to go about doing this. I would like to have Mom hatch some and I would also like to incubate some to sell. I just ordered...
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    Just ordered incubator!!!

    Hello, I just placed an order for my first incubator....I am very excited. I ordered A Brinsea Octogon 20 Advance. Not sure how long it will take to get here. Can someone point me in the right direction for some links on how to incubate? I have duck, goose, and chicken eggs here on the...
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    chick question/weather?

    Hello, I am in NH where it is sleeting and about 30 degrees today. Yuck...anyhow....I have a speckled sussex hen that has been on a nest of 7 eggs. She is over in the corner of our pole barn. I built a pen around her to keep her safe and gave her own water and food. She has been laying for...
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    Wheaten ameraucana Rooster

    Hello I need a wheaten ameraucana rooster to go with my two show quality girls. I want to breed them in the spring and hatch some babies. My two pullets just started laying the most beautiful blue eggs. I am in NH and don't mind paying shipping. Thanks Alice NH
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    WTB-SQ bantam speckled sussex

    Hello, I took my daughter to her first show today. She is showing bantam cochins. Out of all the birds there, I fell in love with the bantam speckled sussex. The bug has bit and I would like to show too. I figure if I have to be there I might as well be showing too:) My flock of laying...
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    Show question-molting question

    Hello, My 10 year old daughter and I are going to her first show this weekend. She is showing Bantam cochins, blue. She is really nervous and excited. She is a member of the APA ABA youth Program and is in the Flock tender division. Anyhow...both of her birds are molting. Should we still...
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    WTB-Cayuga hen

    Hello, I am looking for cayugu hens. I am interested in 1 or would prefer 2, but will take one. I am in NH. So would have to ship. Thank you.
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    My new Pilgrims

    Hello, My name is Alice Grass and I just brought home 5 Pilgrim geese, 2 ganders and 3 hens. They are so beautiful. They are slowly warming up to me and seem very happy. Here is a shot of them. I never knew geese were so cool:) Please excuse the bad post/photo....For some reason I can't...
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