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[patrickschick]

hey all. just had a terrible hatch. only one chick. i have no idea what happened. but i would like to purchase some friends for him so he is not lonely. is anyone selling any, will come to you. check map for my location. max two hour drive. shoot me a pm. thank you

You got one that's better then none

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[Blarneyeggs]

Welcome! Westmoreland County here too! I am in North Huntingdon. I love seeing more people come on here from this side of the state. Seems like most of these crazy people on here are all from the other side...I meant that in the best possible way of course, to all of you on that side.

I know she's not talking to me. Chad??

where the heck are Baym and Bettacreek?

 

[patrickschick]

I know she's not talking to me. Chad??

where the heck are Baym and Bettacreek?

Yep! It's gotta be me that is being referenced. Can't be anyone else

 

[LittleMissPurdy]

There is a list inside that black binder you got with the state vet's info including where they are, phone numbers and what areas they cover. The vet for your area is going to be the one you need to call and get the second part taken care of. The dosage is very small.

ahh-duh, sorry...didn't even think to look in that thing

...see, that is why I asked you

MC...thank you, for some reason I have never noticed them before...will look now..Hey, nobody want's to hurt you...just a "Love Tap"....

Sally- so, let me get this straight...even if you are NOT lactateing..you drink that stuff,(dark beer) and you will be????

..okay, too much for me right now...I have some phone numbers to look up and baby food to make....Oh...the set eggs are doing great,well.. at least the temps. & humidity are all good

...nothing left but the waiting

...... Hoping not too many power-outs...that generator is heavy!! Have a great day everyone...have to get things done!!!!

 

[bigT88]

You got one that's better then none

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true. but its not good to raise a chick alone. why i am looking for some pals.

 

[chiques chicks]

Lmp, since your incubator is not full, you may wasn't to try putting a couple soda bottles full of 99 or so degree water in there to help stabilize the temperature. The mass will help reduce the temperature swings when you open it to turn the eggs as well as hold a little heat if there is a short power outrage.
Fill the bottles with water very close to the incubator temperature so you don't overheat it or shock it with cold temperature and make it overwork. Too hot is worse than too cool.
If I'm wrong, I'm sure someone will correct me.

 

[Sally Sunshine]

Quote: Tom what do you think went wrong? I sold my silkie chick and a few others this past weekend : ( and I don't expect a hatch until late next week!

 

[bigT88]

Tom what do you think went wrong? I sold my silkie chick and a few others this past weekend : ( and I don't expect a hatch until late next week!

I have no idea Sally. Its really sadning. So many of them developed and just quite. And if willing i would be interested in your next hatch?

 

[nbenevento]

I know she's not talking to me. Chad??

where the heck are Baym and Bettacreek?

She is a he and I certainly wasn't singling anyone out in particular. I think you are ALL crazy! Lol. Again, I mean that in the best possible way.

 

[motherhen71185]

GOOD MORNING!!!

Welcome all the newbies!

Lmp, since your incubator is not full, you may wasn't to try putting a couple soda bottles full of 99 or so degree water in there to help stabilize the temperature. The mass will help reduce the temperature swings when you open it to turn the eggs as well as hold a little heat if there is a short power outrage.
Fill the bottles with water very close to the incubator temperature so you don't overheat it or shock it with cold temperature and make it overwork. Too hot is worse than too cool.
If I'm wrong, I'm sure someone will correct me.

I had 3 ball jars filled with water since i only had 4 eggs in it and it helped stabalize the temp dramatically!

So on the vaccinating thing.... Is this something i need to worry about with the chicks i hatched out? Is it necessary? How about if i want to take one to a show a few years from now? Wasn't there a list circulating of poultry vets and people who do testing and such? Any chance i can get a copy? sure would be nice to have on hand.

So my 2 dozen eggs should be here any day. Still no more info on the USPS website since tuesday as to there location. Last thing listed is okland california. The last shipment came in 2 days and this one is already on it's 3rd. Getting worried...

I apoligize for all the questions and I asked this in the incubating thread as well. However, since we have so many good examples here, i thought i should ask here as well.

My humidity in my last hatch was kept at 60% during and up to 75% at lock down (assuming my hydrometer is correct, I have another one on the way so i have 2 for the next hatch) How can I avoid the shrink wrapped chicks. Mine all seemed shrink wrapped. I have the incubator in a n un-used bedroom that has central air. The temp stays at 72deg. I had a HECK of a time getting the hummidity up to 75%. I am guessing that is due to the room being less humid. I had to keep the one vent plug in and the other half way coverd with all the wells filled, 2 sponges and 2 wet paper towels. Any suggestions? Should i move it to a room that isn't temperature controlled? I then worry about the temp swings.

Thanks! and i hope everyone has a good day!