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    Missing Feathers

    My hens are missing feathers on their backs. All 3 of the Black Australorpes are like this. The Buff Orpingtons have missing Feathers in the same area, but it's not quite as many. What is causing this? Is it from the rooster mating with them or is it something else? Thought it would be...
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    Brinsea Octagon 20 Advance Fully Automatic Incubator - Anyone use this? - Tips or Tricks?

    Do you cool chicken eggs from day 7 until lock down as suggested? This is the first incubator with this feature that I've owned. Had a styrofoam one before. I'm hoping for a better hatch with this incubator, since I had a hard time keeping a stable temperature with the old Farm Innovator, and...
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    Brinsea Octagon 20 Advance Fully Automatic Incubator - Anyone use this? - Tips or Tricks?

    We just purchased a Brinsea Octagon 20 Advance Fully Automatic Incubator along with the optional humidity pump. Does anyone have experience with this incubator? Any advice, warnings, tips or tricks to offer? This was not a cheap buy, over 500 for both units, and I'm hoping it will really...
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    Eggs set with small end up

    I set my eggs with small ends up in the incubator. I realized the mistake and turned the eggs small end down on day 5. Would this keep the embryos from developing? Do they still have a chance of hatching?
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