Hello,
I was hoping someone out there could give me some advice on hatching eggs at 5,500 feet elevation. Any tips to increase hatch rates? Anything would be helpful. Thanks
the heat should be no problem at all. We live in Arizona where it routinely gets over 110 plus and have never had an issue with it. We are in North Central Arizona now (Thank goodness). Ayam Cemani they are VERY tiny when hatched and don't ship too well that small. They are very fragile. I do...
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I wouldn't worry about two eggs with Muscovies. Do you have any males? If you do, you will have more Muscovies than you will know what to do with before you know it.
We had the same thing happen when we first moved to the central mountains of Arizona in a rural area. We lost 30 chickens and 4 geese in one night. Whatever did it just left most of the dead bodies where it killed them.
Bird netting works well except for when it snows unless the holes are big enough it will get weighted down and rip. Otherwise it's good. Try cinder block around the bottom of the fencing. That works pretty well too.
Try out a bunch of different breeds from a hatchery and keep the ones you like. Order more or those and get rid of the rest. With a little time and effort you will find the breed that is just right for you.