That's OK, Linda. I hope I never have to deal with what you are dealing with.

Je m'excuse. The title should be the incubator vent plug , not to be confused with a plugged vent, although the incubator vent is plugged but only with masking tape, at this point. And it is an issue because, now that I have my "new to me" incubator, I DO NOT WANT ANOTHER DISMAL FAILURE!!! Aaaaaannn...

Heading into Lockdown in a day or two. The questions is: When should I open the vent in the top of the (Hova-bator 1588 with turner) incubator? As per PTO Sticky instructions, it says"Unobstructed ventilation holes, both above and below the eggs are essential for proper air exchange. ...... The air ...

Time to put up some 1/2" metal fabric around and on top of the enclosure?
On our property, I have only seen garter snakes. Elsewhere in the area, there are black rat snakes.

Very nice, I knew they would be happy there, still think I got the better deal :) Saw bumble bees on it yesterday, just checking it out. That is a neat plant to have in the garden. I had one back in Southern Ontario but did not bring it with me. Had to create/renovate/extend gardens where I am now.

These little red hens must really have the genetic disposition for adventure! Or just plain trouble!

Just thought I'd share: One of our "brave" little red hens practised some survival skills this past Friday night. Of course, we did not find this out until the next morning. After letting them out to free range for the afternoon, like we do almost everyday, it was time to herd the hens back into the...

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Sat Jul 07, 2018 9:10 am

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Fri Jul 06, 2018 10:36 am

A little bird told me you are going to be in Ontario in August... is that true ?
TL

It is true. August 15- 28

Just in time for the 12th Annual MUSICwestport FREE OPEN AIR FESTIVAL!!!

Good idea, Linda - kind of a combination of the Greek alphabet (Alpha, Beta, gamma delta...) and the NATO phonetic alphabet: (Alpha Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot, Golf, Hotel, India, Juliette, Kilo, Lima, Mike, November, Oscar, Papa, Quebec, Romeo, Sierra, Tango, Uniform, Victor, Whiskey, X-...

Looks like she snuggled it too firmly.