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    Barnevelders and Marans: Looking for quality chicks

    Hi everyone! I am a new chickenkeeper, and want to add some Barnevelders and possibly Marans to my backyard flock. This past week, I threw in the towel on my first hatch that yielded nary a chick. So, I'm feeling unconfident about shipped eggs as a flock-growing strategy. I nevertheless really...
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    Candler recommendations?

    I am a first-time egg incubator and am anticipating candling my eggs for the first time in about a week. I do not own a dedicated candler or flashlight, and am looking for recommendations for a setup that will be effective in evaluating light brown eggs. I am open to making a DIY candler, but...
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    Priming Brinsea Octagon Advance EX

    Just got a Brinsea Octagon Advance EX and have set it up for a test run. The incubator itself seems to be working just fine, but I am having trouble with the humidity pump. Simply put, it is not drawing water up from the reservoir. I have checked the "wrapping" of the silicone tubing around...
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    Brinsea Octagon models: Recommendations?

    Quote: Linda: You do have a point, there. Almost makes spending $400 on a starter incubator sound, well, modest.
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    Brinsea Octagon models: Recommendations?

    Thank you all for the insightful comments. I must admit that I am tempted to go with the cock pot, "set it and forget it" EX approach because I hope it will reduce the chances of operator error. This said, buying a top-of-the line unit as a new enthusiast gives me pause.
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    Brinsea Octagon models: Recommendations?

    I am a new poultry person and am considering the purchase of a Brinsea Octagon incubator. Given my lack of experience, I find myself wondering a lot about the role of humidity control in the process. One of the reasons for this is because I live in a very dry area and it is not uncommon for...
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    Land of Enchantment in the house

    Hi! I am a brand-new chicken enthusiast in Albuquerque, New Mexico. After building my own tractor and finding two Plymouth Rock and two Red Star hens to occupy it, it is clear to me that more chickens are in my future. Next project will be building up a 12' x 24' former vegetable garden fence...
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