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[herbandteas]

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Wanna try your hand at incubating? I'll lend you my brinsea for a little while if you want to try it out!

I really don't know reading some of the others ordeals with them was why I went with broody's

Will wait to see if the girls still want to sit on eggs after this.

 

[herbandteas]

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oh my I am so sorry, I am sending hugs your way.

 

[BarnChick]

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Thats so very sad, Dave I am sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine how you feel. Will you keep you in my thoughts.

 

[pettec63]

Good Sunday morning my peeps!!!
Well I am praying that the sun is shining for you as it is here, but, I'm afraid that its not!! My BF is on that side and told me it was raining!! Who'd a thought!!
Ok, after another 24 hours, all the eggs were fertile all hatched out on it's own except one, I assisted after over 15 -18 hours of leaving it to it's own devices. the last two are not in good shape, I believe the humidity dropped despite the sponges I had put in , one hatched and what I believe is the vent is hanging out, dried blood on it's bottom!! Not sure how to cull it?? The other I assisted in the hatch after reading countless posts about shrink wrap and broody's advice, as I chipped away at the shell and membrane, there was no blood, I cleaned it off best I could, and place it back in the incubator, after 10 hours it's dry but, not able to stand?? So again, I will have to cull I'm thinking? All in all tho I think we did pretty good, out of 15 eggs, there was one clear, all other fertile, hatch rate good but hampered by inexperience!! I have then 12 cute little BO's and getting ready for a road trip to WA4hpoultrymom's to get my BLRW's and Split Orps, I think I'm going to sell my hatchery pullets that are maturing now, all the roos from the feedstore are going to freezer camp and we are going to pick and choose out chickens and see what kind of a business we can have!
I am truly sorry for everyones loses here in the last few days!! May you find the peace and strength you need to get though!!

Glad about the hatches and they seem to be going smoothly!!

I've already cried enough for one morning so I better go and get things ready for the big brooder!!!
Everyone have a great day!!! Oh and here are some pics to leave you with!!

Again I am not the wonderful photographer that many of you are!!! but, I think it works!!

 

[Chicken Rustler]

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Dave I am so sorry to read this very touching information. Please know that while we can't change any of this we can try to help you get through it. You have a very caring support group here even if you just need some one to talk to.

 

[renart]

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With all that has gone on in the passed couple of days, I am so sorry to hear such news Dave. Hugs to you mate, our thoughts are with you and your family in this trying time.

 

[renart]

Chick Pix!

Unless the DW is awake to add photos to the farm's website, I have to use my FB account. Not sure how I can get bigger pics when doing that, any thoughts ?

 

[herbandteas]

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they are cute!

 

[hallerlake]

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I'm sorry. The ones we have to take special care of take a special place in our hearts, especially the fighters. At least she's no longer in pain.

 

[hallerlake]

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You scored on all counts!