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For those of you who dont know the Cliff Swallow they are in the Martin family. They build mud nest that look like a hornets nest when you first see it. I have several in the last few years that have taken up their summer vacation here, yes they are migratory birds. I have around 50 plus nest...

When I log in it keeps saving my old password.

My grandfather was in the timber business and I've seen my part of rattlers & copperheads and what happens if bitten by one. The Fish & Game people tried to relocate some about 10 miles east of here, and did a couple of years ago, the people in that area got really mad about this. Some even...

For those of you that live in the old tobacco growing areas especially burley these old balers are just about everywhere and most people will give them to you. Most are made of plywood and carriage bolts, no nails. Last week I took one of our balers unbolted the top header and the front door...

Selecting a hatching rehab center is one of the most important and difficult decisions you will make in your lifetime. Few of us know what to look for in a quality rehab program and not all hatch rehabilitation centers are alike. Each hatch rehab has its own program options, moderator and...

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Just checked the bator at noon and the #1 (marked) has a pip, the count down has begun! this is so odd! 17 in all ......

It was pretty tough here last year. From all signs it could be worse this year. The sub soil moisture never did get enough moisture this winter. When I tilled the garden this spring it was very low on moisture. The yard didn't need mowing this week, and around rocks that are close to the...

We hatched out 13 Dominiques tuesday and my daughter and I decided to take them outside friday since its 90* here. We set up a little fence panel in the corner between the house and the garage giving them about a 6x6 area in the shade. I had just sit the chicks out of a box and was turning...

I just candled 16 eggs and the air cells in 2 of them looked like they were saddle shaped or like a double together.

I've seen lots of post, where folks say I dont feed my chickens corn. Most of the commercial feeds are made up of corn to the tune of about 50%-60% corn.

What does everyone use as a marker on your eggs for notes etc., list type and brand? Such as ink pen, lead, crayon, etc.

I have an egg that has to go in the incubator with a turner. The shape of this egg is oval/pointed we (the whole family) cant figure which end goes down in the turner. You can't tell which end is which its perfect on both ends. :barnieWe have done everything even candled it. I usually dont set...

Has anyone used this thermometer/hygrometer? http://www.reliablepaper.com/Digital_Thermometer_With_Humidity_p/tay1452.htm Most incubator or poultry suppliers ask $25-$29 for this item. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

As each generation passes the broodiness of our flock is diminished. We have "failed the old mother hen"! She never has the the time to graze and do as she pleases, we "steal" her eggs and cram them in an incubator! They hatch and are grown up without a mother! Without adults leading and...

Well I was having lunch, and When out on the road there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the chair to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash. The sun on the breast of the new-fallen dew Gave the lustre of mid-day...

I have some info on these but not a great lot. Anyone have any info, what about you Greyfield?

Going to order another bator. I dont have a turner with the one I have now. The 1611 turner is 110 volt. The 1611M is 12 volt. The Genesis 1588 is 12 volt. Which one would be better and why??

After searching high and low, I finally found some plans. Here www.agf.gov.bc.ca/resmgmt/publist/Leaflets/Poultry/341-02.pdf

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