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ninat



Joined: 01 Feb 2009
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Location: Scotland
PostPosted: Fri Mar 04, 11 3:22 pm    Post subject: I've ordered my first incubator!! Reply with quote
    

I've only hatched things under a broody before, but she died so I have decided to take the plunge with an incubator. I'm so excited I can't wait for it to arrive. It's a Brinsea mini eco- I didn't want to shell out a huge fortune to begin with.
My cockerel is a Black Wyandotte (though by the size of him he looks more like a turkey) and I have 3 hens- a Cuckoo Marans, a Cream Legbar and a Scots Dumpy cross.
The Cream legbar has really poor foot conformation- her outer toes point up the way and her nails have to be clipped regularly - is that something which could be passed on?

Rita



Joined: 30 Jun 2010
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Location: Gloucester
PostPosted: Wed Mar 16, 11 8:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

hi i have just hatched some ducklings it is really great fun, when they start to hatch it's so exciting to watch the little ducklings or chicks hatching out. good luck and enjoy.

I wouldn't breed from the chicken with a bad foot it could be something that could be passed on to the chick, but that's only my advice.

nature's child



Joined: 14 Aug 2005
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Location: Midlands
PostPosted: Wed Mar 16, 11 9:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I'm sure you'll enjoy hatching your chicks. You'll soon find it becomes addictive though

Don't breed from the one with the foot problem, it could be passed on to future generations.

You'll have to post some pictures when you get your first chicks. We've been breeding for a few years but I still get excited when they start to hatch.

Vanessa



Joined: 08 May 2006
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 16, 11 9:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Another one to say not to breed from a bird with foot problems. In fact, you should only breed from the best of birds, so any signs of problems of any sort, and don't use them for breeding.

Have fun with your incubator!

chez



Joined: 13 Aug 2006
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Location: The Hive of the Uberbee, Quantock Hills, Somerset
PostPosted: Wed Mar 16, 11 9:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I agree with the others, don't breed from her. Otherwise, have fun! .

Tavascarow



Joined: 06 Aug 2006
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 16, 11 10:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Sometimes poor foot conformation isn't genetic but due to incorrect incubation.
Obviously if you where breeding for show or sale, then I would say don't bother.
But if you're only breeding replacements for your own flock & you are happy culling any birds that might show a problem why not.

Green Rosie



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 16, 11 10:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I love the way this thread is titled .. my first incubator ... as if you know there will be more (probably bigger and better) incubators to come

chez



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 16, 11 10:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

If it's from incubation - temperature a bit hot, I think? - isn't it also supposed to mean that there might be other issues, though?

Tavascarow



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PostPosted: Thu Mar 17, 11 6:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Chez wrote:
If it's from incubation - temperature a bit hot, I think? - isn't it also supposed to mean that there might be other issues, though?

Possibly, but if the hen seems happy & healthy in all other ways & is laying well?

chez



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PostPosted: Thu Mar 17, 11 7:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I guess I'd still be cautious about it. But as you say, if everything else is good about her ... . I guess it depends whether you have any other stock you can use with similar traits? One of those 'swings and roundabouts' things?

ninat



Joined: 01 Feb 2009
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Location: Scotland
PostPosted: Sat Mar 19, 11 9:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Bird with feet was hatched naturally under a broody.
My main issue now is that we had a 5hr powercut on Sunday as the result of heavy snow. Was desperately trying to keep the eggs to the coorect temp with hotwater bottles but I fear all may be lost. Hatching due next sat...
re the title- I hadn't even realised I had written my first incubator LOL so maybe i will graduate on to others. I'm just hoping this enormous cockerel of mine isn't firing blanks!!

ninat



Joined: 01 Feb 2009
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Location: Scotland
PostPosted: Sat Mar 19, 11 9:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Bird with feet was hatched naturally under a broody.
My main issue now is that we had a 5hr powercut on Sunday as the result of heavy snow. Was desperately trying to keep the eggs to the coorect temp with hotwater bottles but I fear all may be lost. Hatching due next sat...
re the title- I hadn't even realised I had written my first incubator LOL so maybe i will graduate on to others. I'm just hoping this enormous cockerel of mine isn't firing blanks!!

Tavascarow



Joined: 06 Aug 2006
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Location: South Cornwall
PostPosted: Sat Mar 19, 11 10:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

ninat wrote:
Bird with feet was hatched naturally under a broody.
My main issue now is that we had a 5hr powercut on Sunday as the result of heavy snow. Was desperately trying to keep the eggs to the coorect temp with hotwater bottles but I fear all may be lost. Hatching due next sat...
re the title- I hadn't even realised I had written my first incubator LOL so maybe i will graduate on to others. I'm just hoping this enormous cockerel of mine isn't firing blanks!!

Five hours isn't that long I've had longer power cuts & the eggs have still survived.

Vanessa



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PostPosted: Sat Mar 19, 11 10:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Agree with Tav. Don't despair yet!

chez



Joined: 13 Aug 2006
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Location: The Hive of the Uberbee, Quantock Hills, Somerset
PostPosted: Sat Mar 19, 11 11:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Yep, don't despair! My local gamekeeper says that it's still work keeping on with the hatch, even if it's been off for 24 hours; although I guess that depends on the ambient temperature.

If the hen is a natural hatch, *definitely* don't breed from her, as it might be something genetic that's wrong rather than something from hatching. If that makes sense?

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