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    Trying out another new incubator

    Well, this incubator is definitely set to flip out and beep when you go under 40% humidity....I know how to silence it, but don't think there's and over-ride. I just added some water to keep it quiet.
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    Trying out another new incubator

    39%? Ugh. It sure seems like it was 20 when I unboxed it, hopefully. I'm down to 53, but hoped it would level out around 40 without adding water. I'd guess that's about what it is inside, even with A/C in my neck of the woods. Its too smart for its own good, and the sleep of the user.
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    Trying out another new incubator

    For clarity, the tick product is Vectra 3D, not Spectra 3D as I'd been posting. Age....The 3D refers in some way to 3 active ingrediants: Permethrin, Pyriproxyfen, and Dinotefuran.
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    Trying out another new incubator

    From the Gift Horse/Mouth Dept: One thing I'm noticing after just weeks into the program is that you quickly realize that Amazon expects you to review all this stuff, and post photos, videos and in-depth commentary. Also, you're going to have to find storage or uses for these items. So, for...
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    Trying out another new incubator

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    Trying out another new incubator

    Its a bit of a tech/algorithm mystery, but I have a definite opinion. A few weeks back I happened to order a few Amazon items that I was real impressed with, and one I was sorely disappointed with. I wrote out some very detailed, precise reviews of how and why these products were good, and the...
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    Trying out another new incubator

    Here's some recent pics. Just set it up about 45 min ago. As you can see I should not have plopped the water bottle right down on there. I've just sucked all the water out with a little wet vac, so it should drop quickly with the vent fully open. That is going to take some watching for a couple...
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    Trying out another new incubator

    This was a free promo from the Amazon Vine program I just got invited into. (won't bore you but happy to explain it) Last year I bought a Maticoopx incubator, Chinese made, and it was fantastic! Hands off the whole way, and a great hatch. This one is smaller but seems to have all the same tech...
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    Another hen and chicks question

    I've got a role of 4ft welded wire out there that I think would keep a chick in. It should hold form well enough to rig something like that. Also have some dreaded chicken wire, too that I could double it up. Guess I'm off to try and get a peek to see how many chicks..... Actually, I just...
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    Another hen and chicks question

    Yeah, if I rigged up some kinda pen enclosure on the floor the hen would probably be less inclined to wander from the next box, just due to lack of other places to go. Trouble is: effort. I believe in Economy of Effort as a core principle, but I guess its the right thing to do.
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    Need advice!! Allowing hen to hatch chicks (our first time doing so), and have location questions

    I also had a question about hatchings. In the past, I've tried to move the hen/eggs about 2-3 times, and they've always abandoned the nest. Just my experience. Ours run loose mostly, and seem to always lay (then brood) in an elevated place. I've worried that upon hatching chicks will fall...
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    Another hen and chicks question

    I've never had great luck with broody hens due to our setup, with hens running loose all day, dogs, etc. I let a hen keep some eggs, and the first chick hatched yesterday. Naturally the row of 3 hen boxes she is in is sitting atop a shelf about 4 ft high. My plan is to wait about 2 more days...
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    Day 18 is approaching - give us all the lock down and hatching tips!

    Big Hatching day here. I had 22-24 eggs I think. So far 16 out and 3 obviously working on it. I can only see about 3-4 eggs with no pip so far. Tons better than any previous hatch. I am now a Maticoopx believer, for sure. So darn easy and so consistent. If you're on the fence for a starter...
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    Day 18 is approaching - give us all the lock down and hatching tips!

    I've got 2 out so far. This is on day 20 a couple hours shy of the time I placed eggs in incubator. Can spot a few pips. No real idea how it will go. Young hens, eggs gathered on fairly cold days, etc. As mentioned, first ever winter incubation. I did realize that I could simply life up that...
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    BCM hatching fail

    Former Hova-bator operator. My guess as a non technical incubator is the time of year. I realized my Hova-bator really underperformed any time the temps were fluctuating much. Low temps would probably really be a bad deal, too. When I began hatching only in summer, rates improved. What I...
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    Day 18 is approaching - give us all the lock down and hatching tips!

    This is my second time out with the Maticoopx, which I really like. I noticed the last few days the humidity was dropping slightly below 50% on the days approaching lockdown. When I took the turner trays out it looked like a couple of the water channels on bottom weren't getting water. I...
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    Looking for a hatchery

    I worked part time at a small PO here in Oklahoma for several years. The issue would be with "The Plant" or distribution centers. Its very hard to know what's going on, or where parcels are kept. The volume is staggering, and even a conscientious driver/loader might not notice the chicks, and be...
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    Day 18 is approaching - give us all the lock down and hatching tips!

    I think its safe, and just a matter of necessity. I've heard that chicks jostling around the unhatched eggs is normal, maybe helpful...? But, when I watch those day old chicks bumbling around in there, knocking eggs off to the edges, etc, I just want them out. I normally do all that by myself...
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    Day 18 is approaching - give us all the lock down and hatching tips!

    I happen to be on day 18 today too. I've never hatched chicks in winter before, and am sure thankful the record cold snap here just ended. I'm no expert, but my rule of thumb is to wait until a chick (or 2 or 3) is nice and dry, and up on its feet, then remove. Seems like its usually about 24...
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    General cleanup and disease protection.

    I've been lax at cleaning coops due to family sickness/death over the last several weeks. Been on the road back and forth constantly to the elderly in-laws, and various other needs. If a few days I hope conditions allow me to cleanout, sanitize a bit, and replace nest box straw, etc...
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