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Yes four days this is my first batch the directions said to leave the plugs in just candled them and took out 8was mistaken on two one had a chick the other a baby duckwas very disappointed that I made a mistake took the turner out hope the others hatch any suggestion on the questions I have
 
I usually let my black cochin set eggs but she only can set about ten and I wanted to get a nice batch of bittys to replace some older hens that I have I got about 60 hens so I get plenty eggs so thought I would try an incubator I live in south LOUISIANA so we don't get very cold here its cold out now but will warm up to about 53 today
 
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I am new to hatching eggs have my bator full four more days will candle again tonight any help would be wonderful how long can I leave the chicks in after they hatch and when do I pull the vent plug it is forced air[/quot
 
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If you are four days away from hatch date I would take all the plugs out now. The chicks will be nearly fully formed and as soon as they internally pip into the air sac of the egg they need as much oxygen as possible. Once the oxygen level in the egg becomes to low and the co2 too high the chick will make its external pip through the shell. Oxygen at hatch time is vital for chicks survival and ability to hatch. And as granny said she dosnt have plugs in at all I too have my vent fully open through the whole of incubation.

Once chicks have hatched they can survive for upto 3 days on the yolk they have absorbed during hatch. Once your hatch is complete or there are only stragglers left they should be fine to move to the brooder. Gently dipping their beaks in the water as you add them shows them where to find it. Also I've found tapping my finger in the crumb so it makes a noise will attract them to start pecking in the food.

Wishing you the very best of luck fl.gif
 
enola said:
Well, I got most of it done....... But, somewhere between post #327 and post #336, my life has taken another turn. #336 pretty much is the short story part of it.

I am going to have to sell a LOT of stuff. From SC to ND is a long way to drag the stuff I own........
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House moving is a real nightmare and the only true time you really realise how much stuff you do have :barnie
 
I just moved two years ago. A lot of my stuff is still packed up. I figure if that stuff stayed packed for two years, i probably don't really need it.

I have some sentimental stuff, 2 nice beds with new mattresses, 3 dressers, my incubators :), jewelery making supplies, maybe 2 boxes of books, my kitchen supplies, linens, electric blankets. I will discuss with my son how many of my farming supplies he thinks I should sell/keep.

I am planning on taking what will fit in my livestock trailer, with the horse taking up the back half of the trailer. I am going to to some very innovative packing. I will have to have a huge indoor yard sale!!
 
Stuff that's still packed is an easy you don't really need it. If I have a good clear out I think not used it so it can go!! Two very important things on your list there though - the horse and the incubators. What about your flock would there be room for them if you did move? I don't like going away on holiday never mind moving house, in fact I can't even remember the last holiday we had. Its hard to find someone who can cater for all my animals at the same time :idunno
 

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