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frmboyinthecity said:
So talk to me about fully formed chicks that are dying in shell? I just had 4 F2 Olive eggers and 4 Marans make lock down and all died in shell. One of them pipped on day 23 and then died. The lady I got the eggs from said she has the same problem because the shells are so thick...

Thoughts?
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scflock said:
When I hear that, the first thing I think is high humidity, especially in marans. That is the one breed I will dry (25-30%) incubate
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X2 and I would up the temp a slight bit... eggs with thicker shells I run at 100 to 100.5 in forced air...
 
RavynFallen said:
X2 and I would up the temp a slight bit... eggs with thicker shells I run at 100 to 100.5 in forced air...
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Perfect. I'll try that next time. I felt like I was getting the hang of incubating on the last batch, but this one reminded me I have a lot left to learn.

My next try is going to be on shipped eggs, so I hope I have a bit better luck.
 
frmboyinthecity said:
Perfect. I'll try that next time. I felt like I was getting the hang of incubating on the last batch, but this one reminded me I have a lot left to learn. 

My next try is going to be on shipped eggs, so I hope I have a bit better luck.
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It's a lot of trial and error, but you'll start getting a feel for it as you go... I prefer setting similar eggs per batch, makes for less issues...
 
RavynFallen said:
It's a lot of trial and error, but you'll start getting a feel for it as you go... I prefer setting similar eggs per batch, makes for less issues...
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When you say similar eggs. like all the same breed, or just similar shell thickness, etc? I'm getting 2 dozen silver leghorns, and was going to try to put in a couple dozen dual purpose/dark cornish cross eggs in with them. Although if I set 48 eggs, plus get my shipment of Ams all at the same time, I could be really over run with chicks...
 
RavynFallen said:
My first batch of turkeys is due Mon...
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Dang, I forgot all about your turkeys! They are really fun to watch hatch. Well, I only ever hatched one, but that qualifies me as an expert, right?
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frmboyinthecity said:
When you say similar eggs. like all the same breed, or just similar shell thickness, etc? I'm getting 2 dozen silver leghorns, and was going to try to put in a couple dozen dual purpose/dark cornish cross eggs in with them. Although if I set 48 eggs, plus get my shipment of Ams all at the same time, I could be really over run with chicks...
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I prefer similar breed, but I mean similar egg size, shell thickness, coating, etc...


WVduckchick said:
Dang, I forgot all about your turkeys!  They are really fun to watch hatch.  Well, I only ever hatched one, but that qualifies me as an expert, right?  :gig
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