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By far Red Sex Links were the breed that gave me the worst problems. They always seemed to get some kind of ailment, or behavior issues. I know where I live that most of these come from the same hatchery, and that may have something to do with it but I just stopped purchasing this type of bird...

Some of my best "crosses" were with my leghorn hens and EE roosters. The offspring laid green eggs and were tough birds.

Ive had that same issue with production reds and it was driving me crazy. I was always feeding a 21% or 22% layer pellet. My son bought the wrong feed last time and so I just used it and it was a 18% pellet. Coincidence I dont know but the egg problem stopped. The hens are laying good again...

Newly hatched chicks can live a day or two without water or food. I leave mine in there at least 12hrs minimum, even a little more. It is bad to take them out before they are dry. They should be dry in a few hours. Some take longer than others. I've had some pip and hatch up to two days...

Thanks everyone for your help - I was able to order a new bottom from Miller Manufacturing - Now I can hatch my eggs for spring !

Yeah I wish I could. I was cleaning up and dropped a yard ornament on it. Pieces everywhere. Stupid huh. I was just in a hurry. Had it at the wrong place wrong time. Thanks though. I will keep searching.

I have a Little Giant 9300. I was clumsy and broke the bottom (base). Anyone know where I can get another base? I was just online with the manufacturer and did not see one. I called but with the holidays got no answer. I will need one soon, Any suggestions? JM

I had 30 eggs in the incubator and I mentioned before that they were from a questionable source. However the due date came and six hatched. I am very grateful for that. They are doing well. Then last night my 2nd incubator which had my duck eggs, bulb blew during the night, and I woke up to...

I just bought a lot of eggs to hatch from ebay, two different sources. I really question the "fertility". I candled them at 10 days and very few show any signs of life. Ive been doing this a long time and I realize there can be many factors that effect hatchability etc, but you get what you...

Love this site !!! i raised chickens a long time ago and thought I knew a lot. Learned it from my grandfather. I started my flock of about 20 birds about three years ago. I have gotten so much info from this site. I guess you always learn something. Thanks again !!!