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Mammahen those results could have come from anything. The ones with the liquid probably died a few days ago. The large ones probably just didn't get the shell zipped. I would certainly try carefully to help the others that are still alive. Sounds like temperature variations may be big problem there. Are you using a digital thermometer or the little one that comes with the incubator? I just threw that included one away. They aren't at all accurate.
I forgot to mention since you have a manufactured home I would almost guarantee that the outlets are wired with the wire poked in the back of them in the springed holes. If there is enough wire I would definitely pull the wire and rewire to the screws on the sides of the outlets making sure they are tight. That should solve you problems on any of those outlets that are acting up. If the wire is available to pull enough to do it, in fact if it were me I would do every outlet in the house.
My Dad has a double wide and I tried to convince him to let me rewire his outlets but he is stubborn. It worries me a lot. He wouldn't be able to get out if there was a fire. I replaced all of their light fixtures with better ones and I was appalled at some of the cheap shoddy wiring practices they used. In some cases the ground was just free floating. Also there wasn't a fixture in there rated for over a 60 wt bulb and my Dad has always used 100 wt bulbs. Thank goodness he has now gone to CFLs so it is all lower wattage and with better light fixtures. I'm not trying to worry you. I just have a very healthy respect for electricity after going to school to learn about it.
My son bought a new house and had trouble with a light not working. He tried to trouble shoot it and I kept telling him to check the switch.He even replaced the light fixture and it wouldn't work. I had asked him over and over if he had checked the switch and he kept insisting it was okay. We drove up and I went and pulled the switch. Sure enough it was wired with the wire in the push in back. I simply removed it, mounted it on the side screws and it worked like a charm. He is a very stubborn kid. (I have no idea where he got that from!!
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When he was younger and DH was becoming a presence in our lives and would try to fix things; my son would always say, "No. Mom's the boss!" Apparently he no longer believes that applies!!
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But once in a while I still get to answer a question now and then. Most of the time he just hires someone to do his work. Maybe it is to save face. LOL
 
Danz- I need to chat with you, I want to know what breeds you have and what you have for sale right now. I want silver pheonix, and there are a few others. I read your posts and see so many that I am looking for lol.

HEChicken-- When I get the egg there is no one on it that is why I am not positive who is laying and she goes in there after it is gone. Maybe waiting for the egg to be gone first??

I am working and have been it seems like forever, to get my breeds separated. I love the silver Pheonix. They are prolific layers and sitters. I will have some hatchlings but I'm not sure what group the chicks came from. If they came from the old hen house group they would most likely be pure. If they came from the other group they probably wouldn't be. I only have one roo and he hangs out with the older group. If this phoenix in the greenhouse hatches any chicks that appear to be pure I will let you have them. I think they would be hatching within the week. The one in the old garage will be most likely mixed so I wouldn't pawn those off on you. I keep trying to get things set up so every one is pure bred. With all my new kinds of chickens I am making sure they are separated. But with my older breeds they tend to run all over.
Most of the others won't be laying much before spring.
Send me a PM and let me know what you are interested in. I'll try to let you know when I have chicks available. Right now almost every egg I can scrounge is going to my egg customers. But when the fancier ones start laying I willl be a hatching fool. Whoops! I am already a hatching fool!
 
Anyone else having problems with raccoons right now? I assume that is what is eating my chicken feed because of the amount that is gone by morning. I've been moving the feeder in at night, but sometimes I forget and by morning it is empty. I would like to trap and euthanize the little buggers, but one of my neighbors told me I couldn't unless it was during season. Really? Since when do raccoons have more rights than I do?
 
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What is the best way to use Oxine on my straw bales? Should I put it in a pressure sprayer and just spray all the surfaces of the bales or is there a better way? They are stored in a large quonsett hut, but I could cover the whole pile with a tarp and fog inside the tarp, too.

Sharol
Sounds like you've got a keeper, Sharol. If you let yourself you'll be using oxine for all kinds of things. I am going to have to order another gallon of the liquid soon myself.
 
Lizzy,
Your pictures are great! I love the one with the man and little girl by the water!
Thank you!!!
Anyone else having problems with raccoons right now? I assume that is what is eating my chicken feed because of the amount that is gone by morning. I've been moving the feeder in at night, but sometimes I forget and by morning it is empty. I would like to trap and euthanize the little buggers, but one of my neighbors told me I couldn't unless it was during season. Really? Since when do raccoons have more rights than I do?
Technically, a raccoon is considered a fur-bearer, and there is a season for them (as well as a license). See here for more information: http://www.kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/Hunting/Hunting-Regulations/Furbearers. If you're having problems with coons, you should call your local sheriff. He may be able to give you options for how to get rid of it legally.
 
I've put this off long enough so just want to let you know Tookie didn't make it. I never imagined a turkey could break my heart. She was such a special bird and I'm going to miss her terribly. I have some people coming this evening with my brother who are new to raising chickens and wanted some information. I'm focusing on their visit but my heart is certainly not in it.
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Notiones; As to raccoons I kill them any time I can. I dont hate them I just know what they can do. There is no shortage of them anywhere in the US. In fact numbers are greatly increased because of humans. Where I live my neighbors could not do any thing unless I were crule or inhumane. Live trap them and drown them. Burry them in the garden or bag em for the dump. It may be against the law to relocate them. They are the biggest preditor on my chickens, and while I have remorse I deal with them any chance I get.
Now another question: does any one know how long it takes a hen to lay again after molt? I am sure this would be effected by season but I am just wondering if anyone had any idea?
Thanks
Mike
 
I've put this off long enough so just want to let you know Tookie didn't make it. I never imagined a turkey could break my heart. She was such a special bird and I'm going to miss her terribly. I have some people coming this evening with my brother who are new to raising chickens and wanted some information. I'm focusing on their visit but my heart is certainly not in it.
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Oh dear I am so sorry.. It is heatbreaking I understand.
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Anyone else having problems with raccoons right now? I assume that is what is eating my chicken feed because of the amount that is gone by morning. I've been moving the feeder in at night, but sometimes I forget and by morning it is empty. I would like to trap and euthanize the little buggers, but one of my neighbors told me I couldn't unless it was during season. Really? Since when do raccoons have more rights than I do?

I just found this little tidbit in the Kansas Hunting Regulations 2012 booklet (on the right-hand side - Kansas Hunting and Fur-harvesting Regulations Summary).

EDIT: To prevent confusion, I removed the quote from the booklet.
 
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