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She just hatched and is huge and active! I did end up chipping very tiny pieces of the outer shell off with bits of dry membrane in a...

At 94 degrees, with plenty of shade and water available, they should be fine. Mine get really lazy in the heat and just lay around a...

I leave them in at the week one candling if I'm not sure. By week 2 you'll definitely be able to tell. It doesn't hurt anything to leave...

If there's blood vessels I would assume it's alive. Some move at that point, and some don't.

We have a couple every hatch the make a big hole then hang out and relax for many hours. She'll start zipping when she's ready. Some...

The membrane doesn't look dry so I don't think he is shrink wrapped. I'd give him a few more hours before you start assisting.

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They should be fine. Hens are constantly shuffling/moving eggs.

The yolk sac is a separate little pouch that's attached to the chick by the umbilical cord. @Huntmaster is correct. Nothing big to worry...

That is not unabsorbed yolk or a prolapsed vent it is the umbilical abdomen area. Just like a belly button, it will dry up, but you can...

When it's over 90 degrees F, I add a giant ice cube to each watererer to keep the water cool throughout the day. My buff orpingtons...

Ramp, chair, bench... I always have just something for my older ladies but at that age, can you post a pic? Is she for sure well? I do...

I've always used hardwood chips. They last a long time, are light to haul, cheap ($25/cubic yard near me), and the chickens scratching...

If I lived in Washington I would cover the run, and possibly make a French drain next to it.

There ya go!! Even fresh cedar chips might not be aromatic enough to cause problems, especially in a run. I believe it's eastern cedar...