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Brooder Temperatures For Ducklings

sara | May 12, 2011

In the farmingfriends forum we have been asked about brooder temperatures for ducklings.
the temp in his brooder is about 93 degrees F. Is that good? or should it be different? Badoodle

If the duckling is moving away from the heat lamp, is laying down alot and panting then the temp is prob too high, if [...]

Signs That Incubated Quail Eggs Will Hatch

sara | May 11, 2011

I have been asked how to tell if incubated quail egg will hatch.

Deana is looking for signs that her incubated quail eggs will hatch.
Hello, I was looking at your website and didnt find the answer to my question. I’m currently trying to hatch out 48 quail eggs its the 21st day of incubation and my [...]

Sow With Hot & Red Teats

sara | May 7, 2011

I have just received an email about a sow who is due to farrow soon and her teats are hot and red.

“Hi Sara. My sow, Matilda, is due to have her first litter in the next few days. She is very content but I have noticed her back teets are very red and feel very [...]