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Hi, I have hatched and raised a few ducklings before with no problems. We were given some eggs from a pekin duck. Only one hatched and that one got stuck in its shell. The duckling seemed like it wasn't going to make it at first. It was very weak even after it dried. I had to wipe it with warm...

HI I've read more than once lately of folks using laser/ infaret thermometers to test eggs that are incubating. Tell me more please? What are you looking for as far as a temp range? Someone said something about telling if the chick is still alive and just slow to develop/hatch by the temp...

Looking for your best recommended in the house duckling brooder set ups. What have you found making it easier to keep the mess under control. Pics of your brooders or recommendations of ones you've had and loved?

Edited sorry my post triple posted. I can't delete it that I can see? Admin can you delete this??

Sorry for the triple post. I can't delete. Admin can you delete this one?

Tractor Supply Bantam Straight Run... Guesses on ID? Can you give me your guesses on what I have here? I have no idea. 2 have feather feet/legs 2 have clean feet/legs Am I right in thinking the bottom right of the screen is a silkie? I have no clue on the other 3.

I had turkey eggs from 2 different sources. A large number quit before fully developing. One died after external pipping before zipping. The first one to hatch died within 24 hours. Of the 2 others that hatched one is gaining strength but one has me quite concerned. It not only seems to have...

Looking for Turkey eggs to hatch in the spring hatchalong (Maine)

I noticed some foot issues with a few of my birds having swollen spots on their feet.. Being winter and Maine we have had some brutally cold days. I shovel paths for them. The bedding is deep litter (pine shavings) with shavings or straw in the nest boxes). I have been googling and reading...

I ordered Surprise Special pulletts from Meyer on 1/30. They shipped 1/31 and arrived early this morning Feb 2nd. I am wondering how long it will take before I can solve the puzzle of what breeds they are. Some males were put in for warmth as well. So the mystery is also making sure I figure...

1) onE of my young ones was found bloodied and battered today. He was fine when I did am check. He was stuck in a fence so thinking something tried to pull him through it. 2) when cleaning the brooded I found a little one hopping and a very swollen hock. 3) a 1 wk old not using one leg. Toes...

My first time incubating a goose egg. It looked to be doing well but didnt hatch. When removing the egg shell This was what I found. Thoughts on cause of death??

Last year my SIL got 4 pullets from me. It turned out two of them laid dark brown eggs and one was an easter egger. She sent the Ee here to mate with my rooster. today the blue ee egg was almost white. Thoughts?? Any suggestions on getting them back to laying the quality they were before...

I was given a bourbon red tom from a friend who had too many toms. I am in search of some female companions for him if anyone within Maine or New Hampshire has any for sale please let me know what you have and price and location. Thank you.

The last week the duck kiddie pool color is different when it gets 'dirty' instead of the usual dirty water color or if left more than a day green this week it has been turning cloudy white within a few hours. We do have two new pekin ducks in addition to the rouen/mallards. I guess I am just...

Question on Turkey Poults.... how long after hatching does it take for them to get stability and running around? The first one that hatched is seeming stable on his legs, the 2nd one does a lot of flopping around and ending up on his back. (less than 24 hours old).. Anyone with experience with...

My friend has tried to hatch some of her heritage turkey eggs a few times now. They always die a few days before hatch. She said she was told humidity should be 75 but she can't ever get it that high. I am hoping I can find some info as the 5 turkey eggs I have set to hatch May 5th are from her...

Should I do anything? What would you do??

I thought there was a forum for DIY incubators maybe I am losing my marbles so please forgive me if this is in the wrong place. As some of you know I had issues with my Farm Innovators Still air and it bit the dust while incubating.. So now I have this styrofoam incubator that has no heating...

What is the longest time you have waited for a late hatch before giving up??How long is long enough? I don't want to go do eggtopsy and kill chicks that are alive but yesterday when the incubator quit I shuffled two incubators of eggs together to make room for the ones in incu 3 to go in incu 2...