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Matt, so sorry that you didn't have any of the mailed eggs hatch. Undoubtedly that is a disappointing and expensive situation.
On a more positive note - I have cheeps in the forced air hovabator that had eggs from Monty's birds. These are the eggs that I just put in without a turner and without turning them during incubation. They are sitting upright in egg cartons and I only added water twice during the 21 days. I haven't opened the incubator to count how many chicks there are, but whatever the hatch rate it will be better than the eggs in the two nests that were abandoned by the broody hens after about a week.
So, the myth that eggs can hatch without being turned constantly - is Confirmed.
On a more positive note - I have cheeps in the forced air hovabator that had eggs from Monty's birds. These are the eggs that I just put in without a turner and without turning them during incubation. They are sitting upright in egg cartons and I only added water twice during the 21 days. I haven't opened the incubator to count how many chicks there are, but whatever the hatch rate it will be better than the eggs in the two nests that were abandoned by the broody hens after about a week.
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sorry i have had greate hatches for shipped eggs and i have had blaincks i think sometime it is what hapens to the eggs before they shipp factors that the buyer dose not know and thaks the sell by faith to ship them freash eggs that have ben keep at the right temp and stored right them after the rough ride with shipping it leave you
sorry you hatch did not do well i have to be verry cafull whoo i buy eggs from i wish you the best
sorry i have had greate hatches for shipped eggs and i have had blaincks i think sometime it is what hapens to the eggs before they shipp factors that the buyer dose not know and thaks the sell by faith to ship them freash eggs that have ben keep at the right temp and stored right them after the rough ride with shipping it leave you
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Why do you think I want them out of my pond??
It is the largest body of water for miles around, and all of my neighbors' ponds are dried up, so it appears they have all migrated to my place.
But not to worry, as it is no longer an issue. Mike D's daughter Macy has found a market for turtles and will take all that I can catch. I will be delivering this batch to her today during my lunch.
So, problem solved.
Why do you think I want them out of my pond??
It is the largest body of water for miles around, and all of my neighbors' ponds are dried up, so it appears they have all migrated to my place.
But not to worry, as it is no longer an issue. Mike D's daughter Macy has found a market for turtles and will take all that I can catch. I will be delivering this batch to her today during my lunch.
So, problem solved.
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Wish her a very
from here.
They all grow up so fast.
Grace is 19 and getting married this July.
That is our youngest. However I have 10 grandchildren and the oldest girl is only two months younger than Grace! Enjoy them while you can.
Wish her a very
They all grow up so fast.
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So... it is confirmed to be a myth?
Actually, I have read articles to that effect, that the necessity to constantly turn them is untrue. I think it was in Countryside and Small Stock Journal. The original concept that started the whole thing came from a flawed study.
But I'm too chicken to try it out.
So... it is confirmed to be a myth?
Actually, I have read articles to that effect, that the necessity to constantly turn them is untrue. I think it was in Countryside and Small Stock Journal. The original concept that started the whole thing came from a flawed study.
But I'm too chicken to try it out.
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todays humor had this tidbit:
Well, there was this blonde who just got sick and tired of all the blonde jokes. So one evening she went home and memorized all the state capitals.
Back in the office the next day, some guy started telling a dumb blonde joke. She interrupted him with a shrill announcement,
"I've had it up to here with these blonde jokes. I want you to know that this blonde went home last night and did something probably none of you could do...I memorized all the state capitals."
One of the guys, of course, said "I don't believe you. What is the capital of Oklahoma?"
"O", she answered.
Well, there was this blonde who just got sick and tired of all the blonde jokes. So one evening she went home and memorized all the state capitals.
Back in the office the next day, some guy started telling a dumb blonde joke. She interrupted him with a shrill announcement,
"I've had it up to here with these blonde jokes. I want you to know that this blonde went home last night and did something probably none of you could do...I memorized all the state capitals."
One of the guys, of course, said "I don't believe you. What is the capital of Oklahoma?"
"O", she answered.
A big Oklahoma welcome to all of the new folks on the forum. Jump right in and make yourself at home! This is a great place full of a lot of friendly folks that love to chat and help others with all their problems. (like where to aquire the most and best poultry)
I think I need another cup of coffee.....
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sorry i have had greate hatches for shipped eggs and i have had blaincks i think sometime it is what hapens to the eggs before they shipp factors that the buyer dose not know and thaks the sell by faith to ship them freash eggs that have ben keep at the right temp and stored right them after the rough ride with shipping it leave you
sorry you hatch did not do well i have to be verry cafull whoo i buy eggs from i wish you the best
I'm sorry that your eggs didn't hatch.
Hope mine do better for you. Part of the shipping is the box not being marked good, not being big enough, and the eggs not being packaged properly. (At least that's my opinion!)
Here's a tip for folks...
Did you know that very small post offices stamp the boxes verifying that they contain hatching eggs, and this allows them to travel through other post offices, airports, ect... without being x-rayed? It's true. My post master told me that it's because they are small enough to know the person and they don't have those scanned slips to put on the boxes, and only use regular postage stamps. THIS IS NOT COMMON KNOWLEDGE.
I consider myself lucky to have a wonderful postmaster, and very small post office.. Only two employees. The postmaster, and the mail carrier.
sorry i have had greate hatches for shipped eggs and i have had blaincks i think sometime it is what hapens to the eggs before they shipp factors that the buyer dose not know and thaks the sell by faith to ship them freash eggs that have ben keep at the right temp and stored right them after the rough ride with shipping it leave you
I'm sorry that your eggs didn't hatch.
Here's a tip for folks...
Did you know that very small post offices stamp the boxes verifying that they contain hatching eggs, and this allows them to travel through other post offices, airports, ect... without being x-rayed? It's true. My post master told me that it's because they are small enough to know the person and they don't have those scanned slips to put on the boxes, and only use regular postage stamps. THIS IS NOT COMMON KNOWLEDGE.
I consider myself lucky to have a wonderful postmaster, and very small post office.. Only two employees. The postmaster, and the mail carrier.
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