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lilwildrabbit said:
How far away are you from Bainbridge??
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Dunno, I've never been there. I'm in Atlanta though, and most likely willing to meet halfway. If it's an hour or more drive I'd probably ask for an adoption fee to cover the gas at least, but It'll probably have to wait until the travel/swap ban is over though anyway I guess.

His half-sister is laying the most beautiful turquoise eggs now too.

Flowerbh said:
Question:  My broody was sitting on eggs and apparently another hen went in and laid an egg in the nest and in the process, cracked one of the hatching eggs.  Goo is all over the other hatching eggs.  I know that bacteria can set in and kill all the embryos, so what do I do.  Should I try to wash them, knowing that that takes away the protective 'bloom' or leave them as is.  I have known people who wash their eggs before they try to hatch them, but I have never done this.  It almosts seems like the eggs are doomed either way, but washing them may be the best route.  What do you guys think??
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I'd say wipe them off the best you can with a warm washcloth and maybe give them a quick wipedown with some iodine tincture to help prevent any additional bacteria? But I definitely wouldn't use soap at all.
 
If anyone knows who or where I may find a buff silkie, pullet or hen would appreciate info. Have splash roo and white pullet, 12 wks. and would love to add a buff.
 
Flowerbh said:
Question: My broody was sitting on eggs and apparently another hen went in and laid an egg in the nest and in the process, cracked one of the hatching eggs. Goo is all over the other hatching eggs. I know that bacteria can set in and kill all the embryos, so what do I do. Should I try to wash them, knowing that that takes away the protective 'bloom' or leave them as is. I have known people who wash their eggs before they try to hatch them, but I have never done this. It almosts seems like the eggs are doomed either way, but washing them may be the best route. What do you guys think??
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I would carefully daub the goo off of the eggs with a warm, wet washcloth or paper towel; let the eggs dry, and go about the business of hatching the eggs. If you wipe off and smear the goo, it will just get into more pores of the shells. Anyway, that's how I would handle it. Others may have different ideas.
 
PapaChaz said:
what part of the state are you in?
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North, smack in the middle. Blairsville.

katsdar said:
I know, how this never get old is great... I took this batch to the church to let the Wed night kids see how to candle the eggs and see the chicks inside and they are also eagerly awaiting the arrival, the chicks will go back on Wed so they can see them.  
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The kids will love seeing the fuzzy little peeps. I know I would have long ago.
 
Okay Georgians, I just got off the phone with the doctor at the GA Dept of Ag. She says no mailing eggs from Georgia. She said that one on one selling of chickens (in person at your farm) isn't outright banned, but it's not a good idea because of the biosecurity hazard. She did say it'd be better if you are NPIP certified since your birds would have been tested for avian influenza. No mailing of chicks or chickens (well, I guess poultry) from GA. No public swaps, sales, conventions, etc. You can give her your email address if you call and she will email you updated info. (855) 491-1432
 
Mylied said:
Okay Georgians, I just got off the phone with the doctor at the GA Dept of Ag. She says no mailing eggs from Georgia. She said that one on one selling of chickens (in person at your farm) isn't outright banned, but it's not a good idea because of the biosecurity hazard. She did say it'd be better if you are NPIP certified since your birds would have been tested for avian influenza. No mailing of chicks or chickens (well, I guess poultry) from GA. No public swaps, sales, conventions, etc. You can give her your email address if you call and she will email you updated info. (855) 491-1432
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No chicks from GA but what about to GA?
 
ShadesofSable said:
Dunno, I've never been there. I'm in Atlanta though, and most likely willing to meet halfway. If it's an hour or more drive I'd probably ask for an adoption fee to cover the gas at least, but It'll probably have to wait until the travel/swap ban is over though anyway I guess.

His half-sister is laying the most beautiful turquoise eggs now too.
I'd say wipe them off the best you can with a warm washcloth and maybe give them a quick wipedown with some iodine tincture to help prevent any additional bacteria? But I definitely wouldn't use soap at all.
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That's a little far away for me I'm a little over 4 hours from Atlanta I'm the sticks here lol
 

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