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    Cracked Egg

    I have an egg in lockdown right now that I dropped at about day 10. Like you, I couldn't keep my grubby hands off of them. I dripped candle wax on the cracks, which were also extensive, and let her set. I also worried about the heat, but I dripped some on my hand too accidentally and it didn't...
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    Comment by 'The Rinaest Rina' in article 'The Essential Guide to Feeding Baby Chicks'

    In my experience, moistened feed doesn't "turn into a sticky mess", neither fast nor eventually. After the chicks are about a week old I begin fermenting their feed, which raises the digestibility of it, boosts the amount of vitamins and good stuff in it, and seems in my experience to stave off...
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    On a scale of stupidity... How stupid is putting extra eggs in an incubator?

    This is such a good idea why didn't I think of that before! 🤑🤑🤑🤑
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    On a scale of stupidity... How stupid is putting extra eggs in an incubator?

    Belated update: I'm quite glad I put eggstra in! After candling I'm down to just twenty-one, with one egg on top. Less than stellar fertility, but I'll take it lol. I'm back to auto turning, and I wrapped the one on top with a paper towel scarf to protect him from the knocking. So far so good...
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    On a scale of stupidity... How stupid is putting extra eggs in an incubator?

    Yep, these are my own eggs. I would never do something risky with shipped eggs and I wouldn't be turning them so early!
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    On a scale of stupidity... How stupid is putting extra eggs in an incubator?

    Ohhh, I've seen this used before during incubation! Definitely looks cushiony. Update: it seems that the eggs on top on the sides will sometimes get too much momentum and roll off against the side of the incubator. Not good, as then they're just hanging there and possibly interfering with the...
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    On a scale of stupidity... How stupid is putting extra eggs in an incubator?

    What a good idea! If I do that, which I probably will, I'll cut some holes in it just to ensure that the heat is circulating properly.
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    On a scale of stupidity... How stupid is putting extra eggs in an incubator?

    I will definitely be candling by day 7 to make more room below. I'm expecting some duds, that's why I dared to try this (certain eggs are from one hen who absolutely HATES the rooster and refuses to be near him, plus it's winter). I was also concerned about the clunking of the eggs on top- I...
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    On a scale of stupidity... How stupid is putting extra eggs in an incubator?

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    On a scale of stupidity... How stupid is putting extra eggs in an incubator?

    It's a forced air incubator so everything is circulating. I am wild and free and drunk with power, but I still fear crushing my dreams under too much ego.
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    On a scale of stupidity... How stupid is putting extra eggs in an incubator?

    Hi! Here's what I am trying to do. These eggs have only been in here for 24 hours but I'm reconsidering whether it's a good idea or not. When the turners slowly turn, the eggs on top follow along.
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    Rooster incompetent? Bullying?

    Soup! But if you really want to keep him, you must understand why he does what he does and try to counteract those reasons. With some work you might strike a peace treaty with him, or he might be too set in his ways and genetically aggressive. I've observed (though my experience is somewhat...
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    Rooster incompetent? Bullying?

    The girls have had time with the old boys, since they were all hatched and up until I removed them with the advent of Doof. As far as I could tell flock dynamics were in full swing, but this is my first flock. I don't particularly desire the bantams and the bigs to be all buddy buddy, but I'm...
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    Rooster incompetent? Bullying?

    The hens are nine months now, and two are about twelve or fourteen months old. This rooster was hatched last July or early August and he's looking fuller and longer feathered now than the picture shows. The hens have quite a bit more life experience than this guy, allegedly his brother wouldn't...
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    Rooster incompetent? Bullying?

    Northern Washington State, it's not especially cold here but it's very wet and dark. Thanks for the advice.
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    Rooster incompetent? Bullying?

    That could be haha!
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    Rooster incompetent? Bullying?

    Hey y'all. This is not my favorite topic but here we go. I've talked about this guy before, haha. This fella here? He's the cornerstone to the castle in my clouds- a homozygous for blue egg guy. I am rather fond of him. Trouble is, he's a doofus, and I mean that affectionately, but it appears...
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    Blue and green egg genetics

    I see! That is helpful. I may have misspelled... I'm stateside! This guy isn't rumpless and thankfully not tufted. The rooster is from this farm: Ameraucana: Wheaten/Blue Wheaten/Splash -- Juveniles & Adults https://share.google/4JH1pFPYf6a8g5FqP
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    Blue and green egg genetics

    I'm guessing a genetic test is the way to tell if a roo is homogeneous, unless it's certain that the parent stock were solid blue eggers?
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    Blue and green egg genetics

    Ohhh... That is a very helpful chart. Thanks for sharing.
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