I'm obsessed, right there some where with you give or take..hatching more than a thousand (chickens) throughout the years, having over 200 in just the last year.. and yet I've still got more to learn as evidenced earlier in this very thread. Believe it or not, I still consider myself a beginner too.Every single morning 2 hours a day for over a year I've been doing research and I've owner poultry since 2009. I've had over 200 poultry I've hatched and raised
I'm sure you can understand how I misinterpreted your incubation experience statement. And I do apologize for being so cocky! (pun intended) I see you've edited your post to be more clear, good idea!
I hope you noticed the part where I set aside any of that and welcomed YOU and encouraged YOUR adventure!


This *should* be a perfect place to document your journey! I guess the opinions are in and nobody here (so far) is really FOR it though some have tried.
Did you also see post #8 by @NatJ which confirmed your concern about calcium deficiency may very well be a valid concern that you were expressing? Bacteria noted by others is the obvious challenge. The ONE chick in the video I posted did NOT appear to have a shortened life span... re your original thoughts/question.
to be honest, it is completely pointless. We already have videos that people have made in labs, where it is possible.
Exactly!