INCUBATING w/FRIENDS! w/Sally Sunshine Shipped Eggs No problem!

[canadachickens]

rant anytime! they make the spot check and it is spot on for us!  I use this to calibrate all and my children

you read about the still air temps and what level you need to check it correct?    lets ask Rav on her input on these eggs shipped ok? @RavynFallen

Go ahead and rant, Moo!
I have had to recheck and recalibrate just about all of my thermos each time I use them.
I have and old, well ok, realllllly old medical thermometer that I use as my standard, hasn't failed me yet.
The new stuff seems to be produced for quantity over quality, but once you get them figured out, it does get bearable. You just have to keep in mind that they are a little 'off' and adjust for their inaccuracies.
As for the duck eggs, I agree with Sally, Ravyn is the one to ask. I let my ducks do their own, tried once in incu, failed all 12.

 

[Ravynscroft]

rant anytime! they make the spot check and it is spot on for us!  I use this to calibrate all and my children

you read about the still air temps and what level you need to check it correct?    lets ask Rav on her input on these eggs shipped ok? @RavynFallen

I've never used still air for ducks, but holler after the eggs show up... if the air cells are good, you can lay them down as that is best for them, but damaged air cells need major TLC...

Tag me or PM me, I can't keep up with this thread, lol...

 

[Sally Sunshine]

I will be bottle feeding this baby its mine . anyone have ideas for a boy name

I am horrible with names, but he sure is pretty!

 

[Ravynscroft]

Go ahead and rant, Moo!
I have had to recheck and recalibrate just about all of my thermos each time I use them.
I have and old, well ok, realllllly old medical thermometer that I use as my standard, hasn't failed me yet.
The new stuff seems to be produced for quantity over quality, but once you get them figured out, it does get bearable. You just have to keep in mind that they are a little 'off' and adjust for their inaccuracies.
As for the duck eggs, I agree with Sally, Ravyn is the one to ask. I let my ducks do their own, tried once in incu, failed all 12.

Thank you for the vote of confidence...

I have my share of failures too, it is a harsh teacher but the lessons are unforgettable ... mostly I have been lucky to have a great mentor who puts up with all my questions, lol...

 

[canadachickens]

3 thousand  OMERGERDEDEDEDDDDDD 

Yep, there's lots of us that just go for the spectacle, don't make much difference if we catch or not, just one h of a fun weekend. The organizers clear a skating area, plow up a toboggan run hill, and run drag race contests for the quads and snowmobiles. They also set up a full service restaurant, fudge and toffee making, and beer gardens right on the ice. It's an event you have to attend at least once in your life if you live in the neighbourhood,

And yes, to answer an earlier comment, the river is about 600 feet out my back door.

I will be bottle feeding this baby its mine . anyone have ideas for a boy name

Very nice CH! I have a little guy (dwarf) with the same colouring. We named him Tonka, cause from day one he was head butting everything! Good luck with that little guy, bottle Feds are lots of work the first few months.

 

[Sally Sunshine]

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me either, fans in all of my bators.... I dont know how to help others when they dont want to sand and wash cuticles, so I gotta call you rav

and shipped eggs need a gentle touch if your gonna sand and wash. @moomoodiddy dont forget to tag Rav in your posts

 

[BullChick]

@henhoneygirl "I made Shake n Bake and [she] helped. Do you know what that is from?

are you sure you wont share her at least? she is adorableeeeeee

No way. Well... You can have her when she's pitching a fit.

rant anytime! they make the spot check and it is spot on for us! I use this to calibrate all and my children you read about the still air temps and what level you need to check it correct? lets ask Rav on her input on these eggs shipped ok? @RavynFallen

I've never used still air for ducks, but holler after the eggs show up... if the air cells are good, you can lay them down as that is best for them, but damaged air cells need major TLC... Tag me or PM me, I can't keep up with this thread, lol...

I've read a few times that duck eggs do best with still air.

 

[Ravynscroft]

me either, fans in all of my bators....  I dont know how to help others when they dont want to sand and wash cuticles, so I gotta call you rav    and shipped eggs need a gentle touch if your gonna sand and wash.    @moomoodiddy
  dont forget to tag Rav in your posts

That'll be the next thing I try come spring hatching time... this last set is the last I will do of ducks for now... overrun already, lol...

No way. Well... You can have her when she's pitching a fit.
I've read a few times that duck eggs do best with still air.

Cabinets are what I hear about... but I don't have a still air anymore so can't try that...

 

[chicken hawk 33]

He is skinny and weak.he is so cute.

 

[Sally Sunshine]

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Tonka is a great name! HOCKEY???????????

drag races sound cool with the quads and snowmobiles!!! 600feet any water issues? and I am extremely jealous but you prol know that

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I still say setting duck uprights is a no no but thats me