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  1. chickencoopwilkins

    Best Hatch Yet!!

    I have had some bad luck with my incubator. After reading up on BYC about temp. and humidity, I bought a temp. and Humidity gauge and had the best hatch! 6 out of 10 eggs!! We are so pleased!! Seems the thermometer that came with the incubator was off. Just wanted to say thanks to all the people...
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    Sick Hen Need Help!!

    I do not feel a egg stuck in her and she does not have anything that feels odd or abnormal. Her comb is a little pale so I did a search on that. Have checked for mites/lice and find no evidence of that. I seen some people post about feeding yogurt and oatmeal so I feed her some yogurt this...
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    Sick Hen Need Help!!

    Hello all, I have a hen that is almost 4 years old and is acting sick. I noticed 2 days ago she would not "run" from me. She has always kept her distance from me. Tonight I noticed some poop sticking around her butt and when she tried to run, she falls down. She can walk fine but she can not...
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    New from North Carolina!!

    Thanks for such a warm welcome!!
  5. chickencoopwilkins

    Hatching unhappiness

    panner123, thanks for the info!! I have the bator sitting on a Black and Decker Workmate project thing. Should have plenty air coming from the bottom holes. Temps stay pretty consistent at 100 degrees. The humidity I believe is a problem, but I am going to get a hygrometer to help with that. I...
  6. chickencoopwilkins

    Hatching unhappiness

    debiraymond, I am going to get that hygrometer!! I do not know how to calibrate it. It should have instructions or the sales person should know, right?? From what I have read in other posts, it should be around 70% during lock down, right? faykokoWV, what do you mean you only use it as a...
  7. chickencoopwilkins

    New from North Carolina!!

    I am new to the forum and want to say what a great site!! Unfortunately I found it because I am having trouble... so hopefully I can learn and help somebody from making the same mistakes I have made!! And make some chickens happy!!
  8. chickencoopwilkins

    Hatching unhappiness

    I do not have a humidity gauge. Gonna get one though!! I have seen troubled posts about the LG, but as long as it keeps correct temps. it should be doing its job, right?? Thanks for the reply!!
  9. chickencoopwilkins

    Hatching unhappiness

    Hey all, I am new to the forum and looking for some help. I have a LG still air bator and not so good luck!! I am using the thermometer that came with it. I have compared it with another thermometer and it seems pretty accurate. From reading other posts, I believe my humidity is low so I will...
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