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    Comment by 'calrose' in article 'Egg failure to hatch - Diagnosing incubation problems'

    Thank you for this timely post! For me, it's been hit or miss with incubating chicks in the past. Glad you covered the various problems that can occur. I'm a bit more knowledgeable now, and ready for better results.
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    Comment by 'calrose' in article 'How To Raise Mealworms'

    Thanks for the post, and sharing your experience. With the rising cost of mealworms I decided to save some money and raise my own also. Started with approx 2000 mealworms from a local pet shop about 3 months ago. I use the 3 bin system, keeping the mealworms, larvae and beetles separate...
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    Too many roosters hatched

    Thanks for advise. I ended up posting on my local neighborhood site, and got a response right away. Two roosters already got new homes.
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    Too many roosters hatched

    Thanks for the advise. I can see how people start with a few chickens, and then their flock grows beyond what they anticipated fairly quickly. My friend gave me his rooster cause he couldn't keep it, that is when I fun began. I do have a few separate coops and runs for the older and younger...
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    Too many roosters hatched

    This is a mixed breed bunch. Daddy Roo is a New Hampshire Red, one mom is a Buff Orpington, another mom is a Road Island Red. Not sure that makes any difference. Having the roosters separated from the hens might work, would they still fight amongst themselves without hens in the coop? Hmmm...
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    Too many roosters hatched

    Four months ago I incubated some chicks (my first time) The 1st batch, out of 6 eggs, only 1 hatched, a rooster. 2nd. batch 4 eggs, all hatched, 2 roosters, 2 hens. The young roosters seem to be getting along fine (for now) but I have them separated from the daddy rooster, and his harem. Not...
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    ?Chicks wont eat fermented food

    Just started my flock on fermented food too. Saves allot of $ as they don't need to eat as much, and it's more nutritious. They were hesitant at first, so I gave them little of both dry and fermented in separate containers. Then started to alternate one day dry, next day fermented. I combine...
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    Can a 5 year old hen have a healthy brood?

    My only Buff Orpington hen is about 5 years old. She had stopped laying eggs awhile back, but then we got a rooster and her egg production started back up. I can tell the buff's eggs are fertile when I crack them open. Should I attempt to incubate some? Or is she too old? My first incubation...
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    It's hatch day, but humidity dropping

    Thanks EvyGrace, really appreciate your help and experience. This is fun, exciting and scary all in one.
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    It's hatch day, but humidity dropping

    Update, one chick hatched yesterday. Yay! I understand that if each egg was laid on different days they won't always hatch on the same day. But not sure how long emerged chick can stay in the incubator without eating or drinking. She is dry, very alert and noisy! Is it harmful to open and...
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    Review by 'calrose' in article 'Brooding Chicks: The First 6 Weeks'

    Great article. Always learn so much by others experiences. Thanks!
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    It's hatch day, but humidity dropping

    The channels are all full of water, that's why I was scatching my head. Hopefully they'll be fine.
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    It's hatch day, but humidity dropping

    Just did a little more research on the external thermometer humidity unit I bought and found out others having issues with it accurately displaying correct humidity levels. So hopefully that is all it is. Next time need to make sure to read reviews before purchasing!
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    It's hatch day, but humidity dropping

    I also placed the incubator in the styrfoam covering. Temp is stable but humidity is below 50%. Maybe my humidity probe isn't working correctly? I can see moisture drops on the cover.
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    It's hatch day, but humidity dropping

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    It's hatch day, but humidity dropping

    I did fill the water chambers before lockdown. So not sure why humidity is dropping. I can see drops of water on front of the incubator. Hmmm...
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    It's hatch day, but humidity dropping

    Unfortunately it does not have hole to add, I have to open the lid to add water. But it appears like there is enough water in it. Not sure why humidity is dropping.
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    It's hatch day, but humidity dropping

    This is my first time incubating chicks. Today is 21st day and I have one chick breaking out! So exciting! But the humidity is dropping to 45%. Can I open and add water if chick is already coming out? Concerned about the others.
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    First time using incubator

    Appreciate all your replies and advise. I do have a styroform cover over the incubator, so that may be enough to keep it warm. I'll candle them a few days after and see how they are doing.
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    First time using incubator

    I'm new to incubating eggs, been learning so much from this site, and YouTube videos. Thankful to have others sharing their experiences. I setup my new incubator, calibrated the temp and humidity settings, and added 6 eggs a few days ago. But now I have a bit of a dilemma that I'm not sure what...
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