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How late into the season for babies

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by RobinLee, Sep 2, 2008.

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  1. Sep 2, 2008 #1
    RobinLee

    RobinLee Hatching

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    Hi All,
    I'm a newbie to hatching. I have only done 1 clutch of 24 eggs and got 3 chicks. I think the problem was trying to get the initial temperature of the incubator correct before putting in the eggs - may have put them in too early and took a few days for stasis.
    I am working with a preschool who wants to incubate eggs. I am having trouble locating fertile eggs. The local person never calls me back. Is there a "season" for chicks? I imagine some of it depends on where the chicks can be kept if the weather gets cold?
    Thanks,
    Robin in Billerica, MA
     
  2. Sep 2, 2008 #2
    LilRalphieRoosmama

    LilRalphieRoosmama Officially Quacked

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    Hi Robin - just sent you a PM -
     
  3. Sep 2, 2008 #3
    perrym1962

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    I hatch year round'. I find it is easier to keep them warm than it is to keep them cool enough in the summer time..[​IMG]
     

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