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Thanks for the reply. Since everyone else hatched without issue (all the same flock) and the lost chicks were the closest to "full term" I have to assume it was mechanical injury from something sharp in the drying incubator. It was awful having to terminate them but I hate to see suffering...

This is my second hatch. I used a digital thermometer this time and had better results. I maintained a much higher humidity for the hatch 70% - and had a more complete hatch that dragged over 48hrs. I use two of the styrofoam incubators, setting and hatching in one and drying in the other. I...

Thank you for your help! I couldn't find any information matching my hens symptoms anywhere. Your posts have been greatly appreciated. We have consulted The Chicken Health Handbook and found levamisole to be listed as treatment for gapeworm. I also spoke with a Vet's office that will have a...

One of our 5 month old hens has displayed a strange behavior. She will open her beak wide and stretch out her neck like she is trying to clear her esophagus. She has done this for over a month or more. She seemed fine in every other way. Her internal mouth and throat looked normal like everyone...