http://birdstosee.zoomshare.com/2.shtml : Let's Talk Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:20:25 -0600 http://birdstosee.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/e040fbeee4e2d34332458fb144e1e31f_4814cab7.writeback Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:49:27 -0500 "Avian DNA gender determination (bird sexing) is a non-surgical tool used by veternarians, breeders and bird owners who otherwise cannot determine the gender of their birds by their physical appearances or characteristics." For more information on cost and procedures involved click on the link to "Avian DNA Testing" on our links page. http://birdstosee.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/1974720677be09fbbcb8bcbfac4d35f8_4814a19b.writeback Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:54:03 -0500 If shipping yours birds through the USPS or if using another express carrier, one is wise to use a biosecure container. Check our links page for a site to view one type of biosecure container.Also before shipping one should check the laws in their state as well as the state they are shipping birds to or receiving birds from to make sure of state regulations. To check state regulations contact your Sate Department of Agriculture or State University. Your local Agricultural Extension Agent may be able to help. http://birdstosee.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/e91a09b4c8bd0fad5a56a09844ed3dab_4814884f.writeback Sun, 27 Apr 2008 09:06:07 -0500 Three things are accomplished by turning of eggs during incubation. 1. The variety of various nutrients within the egg are made available to the embryo (chick). 2. The wasteproducts produced by the embryo are distributed within the egg so as not to become concentrated and thus toxic. 3. The chick as it grows is not as likely to become stuck to the interior of the egg shell and not be able to accomplish a final turning to cut out of his shell with his beak during hatching. The brooder hen sees that the eggs are turned under her. In an incubator turning must be done mechanically or by hand several times a day. http://birdstosee.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/e7304af6066af9196f385617f16876e1_48147e0d.writeback Sun, 27 Apr 2008 08:22:21 -0500 A source of bright cool light is important as well as a dark room being mandatory. We candle our Peafowl Eggs three times before hatch. We candle on the 7th day to determine infertile eggs.We candle on the 14th day and remove any eggs containing chicks that have experienced early death. We candle on the 21st day to remove any eggs containing chicks that have experienced late death. The dangers to avoid in candling are: 1. Dirty hands 2. Damaging the eggs by accident 3. Eggs becoming to cold 4. Nest abandonment if using a setting hen. http://birdstosee.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/3f198883d520158d6dd741fdbb0af68d_435cd1db.writeback Mon, 24 Oct 2005 07:21:47 -0500 Buy from a reputable dealer; request certification from suppliers that birds were legally obtained; maintain records of all shipments and sales of single birds or flocks; keep new birds separated from your flock for at least 30 days; keep young and old birds and birds of different kinds and from different places apart. http://birdstosee.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/67c8a0cd52668a064542c95de815cdd3_43385bac.writeback Mon, 26 Sep 2005 15:35:56 -0500 We got a piece (25 x 150) to cover the top of our new outdoor pens. It is light and durable. Its use was recommended by a good friend. Have any of you had trouble with it because of ice build up? We got ours with 2 inch openings to avoid having it weighted down by ice and snow.