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It's summertime and near 80 degrees indoors, where my ~2 day old chicks are currently staying. I was wondering if a heat lamp is even necessary? (I've offered warm, rice filled socks and haven't heard a peep being too cold since they've been out of the incubator (they were in there 24 hours))...

Hello all! So, I am currently on day 20 of incubation. On day 18, I candled to find there was movement and all seemed well before lock down. I figured I would check the humidity with a digital thermometer/humidity combo instrument since I thought it may be too humid (as I have had rather humid...

I've had a U2 for about 6 years. He is a rescue and I am not his first owner. Overall, he's a good bird, but sometimes he will bite that (seems) so come out of nowhere. He is very playful and typically in very good spirits, but every 4-6 months, I'll get a very aggressive bite. I don't react...

It's day 19/21 of incubation. I forget if you can begin to hear peeping on day 20 or not. Have you? What are you all hatching? And what day are you on? :D

Hi all, I was wondering if keeping an incubator in a room with occasional air conditioning will affect the temperature too much. Curious to hear what you all think. Thanks in advance.

Looking for Guinea hen hatching eggs. Please include what colors you have available and how much the price would be including shipping would be to NY for 8-12 eggs. Thank you! :D

My girls lay like crazy and I'm in need of unique egg-based recipes! Share your favorite recipes here!

Hello all. I noticed today that one of my Brahma hens has a fixed pupil and the lens seems a little larger than it should be. No other swelling, discharge, redness, scratching or noteworthy discomfort on her end. Doesn't seem like an eyeworm - maybe an injury or infection due to injury? Should I...

Looking for young birds or a breeding pair to start a loft. Please let me know how much including shipping to NY, their age, and if banded. Homing pigeons preferred. (Not seeking eggs, error in topic title). Thank you!

Hello BYC community! I am new to this form, but not to the BYC community. Long story short, I am the new foster parent of a baby pigeon. He seems to be about 10 days old or so and has some feathers but is nowhere near fully fledged. I have experience raising chickens and ducks but very little...

Hello all. What are the pros and cons of using medicated feed for your chicks? I have heard that you should not use medicated starter for ducklings. That said, I will be getting my birds soon and I am wondering what the best option is in terms of feed. Medicated for chicks, feed separately...

Seeking peafowl eggs, preferably Java, but will look at all. Please post type and price + shipping costs to NY. Thank you! :)

hey all. here i have a 9+ week old roo. he was born bigger than the rest and is now nearly twice the size of the others. he is mainly black that's green/purple in the sunlight and has an orange/gold overtone. any ideas as to what breed he could be? :)

hey all. here i have a 9+ week old roo. he was born bigger than the rest and is now nearly twice the size of the others. he is mainly black that's green/purple in the sunlight and has an orange/gold overtone. any ideas as to what breed he could be? :)

hello all. I'm on day 26. i noticed there was a gray splotch on one of my eggs. it does not smell and when candled before lockdown showed a LOT of activity. in fact, i could see the chick right near the airsac getting into position. is this kind of discoloration normal? i read somewhere that it...

does duck egg lockdown begin on day 24 or 25? different sites have different days for lockdown which is confusing me. :p please help!

do you lockdown on day 25 or 26?

I believe 2 of 6 of my duck eggs have died early at day 14. I have been turning 3 times a day, misting once a day and my still air bator is set at 102. I've had 40-55% humidity. The eggs were shipped. they are placed vertical in an egg carton. Any ideas as to what caused the early deaths...

Hello all. I'm incubating duck eggs and my humidity is too high (80+%). There is no water in my still air bator. Any way to lower the humidity? Please help! :(