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Lock Down?

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by Woods_Woman, Oct 29, 2009.

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  1. Oct 29, 2009 #1
    Woods_Woman

    Woods_Woman Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Hello all I am new here, haven't officially introduced myself & I've been doing a whole lot of lurcking..I really love this site, what a wealth of information.

    My question is..I have seen a lot of talk on LOCK DOWN...Can someone explain when lock down happens, and the process. I am new to chicken keeping, and this is my first attempt at incubating. I have two eggs that were set 13 days ago, and 10 others that were set 8 days ago.

    Thanks for any info
     
  3. Oct 29, 2009 #2
    kathyinmo

    kathyinmo Nothing In Moderation

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    Lockdown is days 18 -21 when you up the humidity in the incubator, and do not open it.

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  5. Oct 29, 2009 #3
    kathyinmo

    kathyinmo Nothing In Moderation

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    Day 18 is also when you stop turning the eggs.
     
  7. Oct 29, 2009 #4
    Junkmanme

    Junkmanme Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I sure am GLAD that kathyinmo ([​IMG] ) EXPLAINED this "lockdown"..................

    I been thinkin' it was when the Sheriff comes for me to arrest me for having too many chickens!!!! [​IMG]

    (just jokin') [​IMG]
    -Junkmanme- [​IMG]
     
  9. Oct 29, 2009 #5
    Junkmanme

    Junkmanme Chillin' With My Peeps

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    By the way, tibanks........[​IMG]

    -Junkmanme- [​IMG]
     

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