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X2 about the combs. You have barred rocks. Doms have rose combs. Also, barred rocks have even black/white pattern. Doms have wider white than black. You can google, "Difference between Barred Rocks and Domineckers." There is a good site that shows photos. I, too, was told I had Dominique, but really have a BR.Domiques have white legs and there may be other traits but I'll leave that to the experts.
it's true each incubator is going to have it's quirks. as well as location, room, local conditions, etc. all play into what needs to be done. what works for one person may not for another...There are sooo many different ways to incubate. I think the only way to figure out the "best" way is just to do it. If you don't like your results, change your methods.![]()
Personally, I keep it at about 25% until lockdown. I also mark the air cells and weigh the eggs before I set, day 7, 14 & at lockdown to make sure they're progressing as they should. I put the humidity to 50% at lockdown until first pip, then I push it up to 70%. That's what seems to work best for me. I hatch upright, not on their sides.
I just put my FIRST batch ever of Silver Penciled Wyandotte bantams in..... SUPER excited. 2 look like they quite early but I put them in just in case but the other 7 were already trying to pip internallyThe other eggs looked really good too. Spring has sprung at my place..... now I need that new brooder box so I can put the chicks that are for sale in..... NO MORE people looking at MY chicks and talking me into selling them![]()
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Yeah, I would weed through all the chicks to pull out the ones for sale and they would always say "what is that? is it for sale too?" I am going to beat them at that game this year.... I hope I don't shoot myself in the foot.