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I knew knobs was ready to lay.She's dug test holes the past two days.So this evening,I tried the Terry K. hot water trick,and bingo!Within 5 minutes,she was digging.30 minutes later,she had laid 7 eggs.Got them cleaned up and labeled.

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Then into the incubator with two other clutches.

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lucky b@$&@&! how exciting to have so many babies!
 

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I pick the egg in the top row, third egg over. :)

Congrats, once again.:D
 

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Jacqui said:
I pick the egg in the top row, third egg over. :)

Congrats, once again.:D

HA HA HA .... Jacqui..... :p:p:p
DATS a good one! ..


CONGRADS JEFF~ ...Cant wait to see what " pops"

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Thanks everybody! It is exciting. I can't wait to see some babies! Thanks again,Nerd. Once more,your advice has been fruitful for me.
 

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moswen said:
lucky b@$&@&! how exciting to have so many babies!
I feel lucky! Lots of eggs,but no babies yet.Keep your fingers crossed for me.lol
 

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Another lucky guess Jeff!!! I'm just a beginner.......

What a Christmas present you're going to have this year.

Let's see if she lays again the week after Thanksgiving.. around the last few days in November, first week of December?

You'll probly hatch some like those she's created in the past - see how the nose patterns compare with Knobs'? -

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HarleyK said:
So what's the hot water trick??
Completely flood the nest box with hot water before putting her in. Terry had told me about it. It worked like a charm.
 
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