Mallard notes, v4295
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Mayhew 1952 Experimental Mallard E 37 May 31 Today 18 more Morejohn eggs were placed in the incubator :- 5 at 40%, 4 at 65%, 5 at 85%, + 4 at 90%. Also, 6 more Farmer eggs were set :- 2 at 65%, 3 at 85%, + 1 at 75%. Since the eggs have started to be dipped (April 12th eggs), the following number has been incubated: 40% - 45 eggs 45 eggs 65% - 50 " 50 " 75% - 55 " 55 " 85% - 50 " 50 " 90 % - 45 " 45 " Total 245 " 245 " I finally have all the unhatched eggs broken open & checked. The results on the last group is as follows: Source R.H. Date Set No. Fertile No. Infertile Farmer 75 4/19/52 2 0 Farmer 85 4/19/52 4 0 Gibson 40 4/12/52 17 0 " 65 4/12/52 6 0 " 75 4/12/52 7 1 " 85 4/12/52 8 2 " 90 4/12/52 13 1 Thomas 85 3/29/52 8 0 Farmer 40 5/8/52 4 1 " 40 5/24/52