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incubator problems

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by siouxriver, Apr 19, 2012.

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  1. Apr 19, 2012 #1
    siouxriver

    siouxriver New Egg

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    Im having problems with the incubator. Twice now i have had 2 chicks hatch out of forty eggs. Candling shows growth in the vast majority of the eggs, but nearly all die on the 18th or 19th day based on developement. Can anyone help?!
     
  3. Apr 19, 2012 #2
    nurse_turtle

    nurse_turtle Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Sounds like a humidity problem.
     

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