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    Sold Uk made hanks

    I’ll take these if still available, please.
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    Sold PRICE DROP Douglass Lighter Field S

    Thank you, Sir. Payment sent. Very pleased.
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    Sold PRICE DROP Douglass Lighter Field S

    Can I take the Neo 4, please?
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    Sold Bundle of nice wood bits

    Payment sent.
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    Sold Bundle of nice wood bits

    I’ll take these if still available, John.
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    Incubating poultry

    Well, after feeling very pleased with myself, I nearly managed to kill them. I popped two in the brooder and they seemed fine, wandering out to explore, then rushing back under the brooder plate for warmth. However, late afternoon I get a call from my wife to say they are both collapsed outside...
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    Incubating poultry

    Well, success! 4 of the 8 have hatched so far. The first two have been moved into the brooder. I have put stones in the drinker as I have read quail chicks are excellent at drowning themselves.
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    Incubating poultry

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    Incubating poultry

    When you say setting, do you mean putting them in the incubator?
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    Incubating poultry

    The eggs arrived this evening. I’m going to leave them at room temperature until tomorrow, then move into the incubator.
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    Incubating poultry

    I’m testing the stability of the humidity now.
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    Incubating poultry

    I have one for my bees: an Rcom Insect 70. It has adjustable heat, so I assume it should be fine for the job?
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    Incubating poultry

    I have been inspired. I have just ordered 6 fertilised quail eggs. I’m looking forward to having a go at hatching them. I’m going to go and pick up some plywood now and start making a brooder and hutch.
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    Aquarium owners.

    Yes, trying to pull them off usually just adds to the problem. When threatened they produce lots of babies that are released into the tank, compounding the problem. The Filefish is my backup option. It’s definitely a good shout. I introduced a few Peppermint Shrimp, but they disappeared...
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    Aquarium owners.

    I’m currently running a few tanks, but this is my display tank. It’s my first dabble with marine fish and corals. Unfortunately, it’s looking ugly at the moment due to an invasion of Aiptasia (little anemones) that have been annoying many of my corals.
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    Tool Box Inventory

    I’m sure someone will have already mentioned, but a rubber mallet is always helpful. A basic drill guide is also good for inexperienced DIYers.
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    What beekeeping related activities did you do recently?

    I have been busy making splits and taking a few tons of honey off hives. We will soon be moving 50 hives back from the heather, then we will be getting everything ready for winter.
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    *The* Gift-It-On Thread

    Unfortunately I didn’t have anything else to offer. :-(
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    Sold LEATHERMAN SKELETOOL BLACK - and accessories

    Can I take this if still available please?
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    *The* Gift-It-On Thread

    Hmm, I’ll have a look tonight and see what else I can offer up.