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    Is my coop all wrong?!

    First off let me say this. You're fine. You are talking about 6 birds. That's more than enough for them. The only thing you need to 'prep' for is the extreme cold and your Roo's comb and wattles. Vaseline covering them before the real cold sets in will keep him from getting frostbite...
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    Devastated... Lost 7 of 13 chicks last night.

    Had it happen more than once and it's devastating each time. Unfortunately, if you didn't grow up in this life you learn most of the lessons the hard way. I had a couple of gorgeous baby Canadian geese that I accidentally drowned due to the water being too deep and them not being able to get out...
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    Topic of the Week - Incubating eggs

    First attempt at incubating. 5 Cemani eggs. Temp 99.5 and Humidity hovering between 45-58%.... Pretty excited except for the storm coming. Generator fired up and working just in case.
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    Help !!!! got my hovabator today - need wiring diagram!!

    Hey! I am having the same issue! I just followed this thread, rehooked the white wire to the solid black, got shocked so I know it's working. Where does the blue wire off the heater coil go? How about the wire coming out of the red light?
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    Indian Runners and eggs?

    I have 3 rescues, all as very young ducklings, who are now around 11 months old. Indian runners, 1 drake and 2 ladies. I am bringing in some young'ns next month (more runners) but was wondering one thing. Why don't the girls lay eggs? I live outside of Boston if that helps. They are actually now...
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    Have my Chickens and going to bring in some Turkeys this year!

    I have been raising my chickens for about a year now and just put in an order for poults this April. 5 Royal Palm 5 Broadbreasted Bronze and 5 Blue Slate I am raising them, for now, purely as pets. My chickens are laying eggs throughout the winter and I am enjoying the hell out of it. My...
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