You can use geese to hatch their own eggs, but doing so can be expensive and difficult since geese do not lay while sitting on their eggs. Muscovy ducks provide the ideal conditions. Turkeys and chicken hens can work well, too. Natural incubation is believed to produce the best results overall, but if you cannot use natural incubation, artificial means will also work. Make sure that the hens you use are already broody. In other words, they need to have laid enough eggs of their own for their natural instincts to kick in and demand a period of brooding. For a Muscovy duck, place six to eight eggs underneath her. For a chicken hen, you can only fit about four to six eggs. If you do use a goose to hatch her own eggs, you can place 10 to 15 eggs under her. If using ducks or chicken hens, the eggs will be too large for the birds to turn naturally. You'll need to turn the eggs by hand on a daily basis. Wait until the bird leaves the nest to eat and drink. After 15 days, sprinkle the eggs with lukewarm water when you turn them. After the tenth day, pass the eggs under a bright light to look inside. Infertile eggs should be discarded and fertile eggs should be returned to the nest. Incubation can take 28 to 35 days, and hatching can take as long as three days. Keep the conditions of the nest clean throughout this entire period and continue turning the eggs each day during the entire process.
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One-sentence summary -- Use Muscovy ducks, when possible. Lay the eggs under the bird. Turn the eggs by hand. Candle the eggs. Wait until the eggs hatch.

Perhaps you want to change your demeanor because your behavior bothers other people. You may seek to reform your habits for the sake of peace or happiness, or to bring your life into greater balance. Perhaps you feel that you are living beyond your means, or that you can't control your feelings, or that you spend too much of your life with your head in the clouds. There is no one way to be "down to earth," and there is no single big change that you can make to immediately become "down to earth." It is a lifestyle, a demeanor, and a label. It is a collection of habits. Thus: if you want to be more down to earth, you'll need to start by changing your habits. Try to identify specific behaviors that do not feel "down to earth," and begin by gradually changing these behaviors. There are many ways to be "down to earth." Ultimately, this is a quality that you want to see in yourself, and a quality that you may not find in your current way of being. Start from where you are. It can be hard to stay self-aware, especially when you are evaluating the way that you act on a day-to-day basis. Look for someone that you trust to hold you accountable a friend, a family member, a teacher, a counselor. Speak frankly with this person about your desire to be more down to earth. Together, identify specific habits and behaviors that you can change to reach your goal. Ask the person to keep an eye on the way that you're acting, and check in with them periodically to review your progress.
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One-sentence summary -- Consider why you want to be down to earth. Start small. Hold yourself accountable.

Avoid snacking or having large meals before you go to bed since it will be more difficult for you to fall asleep. Instead, try to relax or sip water if you start feeling hungry. Be careful not to drink too much though, or else you may wake up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom. Immediately after enjoying your meal, spend a little time going for a leisurely walk to help your food settle. Walk at a comfortable pace so you don't stress your body. Your walk should help excess gas escape from your stomach and make it easier for you to digest your food.Avoid lying down after you eat since you're more likely to get acid reflux. Stress and anxiety can either slow down or speed up digestion, so it can affect how your body reacts to your meals. Take a deep breath and do your best to stay calm so you're less likely to experience any digestive issues. Try doing meditation or practicing yoga whenever you start feeling stressed to combat your symptoms.Avoid having food if you feel stressed or anxious since you may overeat.
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One-sentence summary -- Don't eat for 3 hours before going to sleep. Go for a 15- or 20-minute walk after eating so food works through your system. Practice stress-relieving techniques so your body processes food easier.

When it's cold out, it's time to switch up your night clothes. Swap out cotton for some flannel pajamas. You can buy flannel tops and bottoms, as well as night shirts. Flannel is a great insulator that will help you retain your body heat. Look for a fun or cute print to liven up your flannel wardrobe. Looser is generally better when it comes to sleepwear. You probably move around during your sleep, and it's best to wear clothing that will easily move with you. Look for loose clothing, but make sure you won't get tangled up in it if you toss and turn. If you wear pajama pants, make sure that the elastic is loose and breathable. Your feet might be one of the coldest parts of your body. To help keep your whole body toasty, keep your feet warm by sleeping in socks. Choose socks that feel comfortable to you. Make sure they're not too big or floppy. You don't want them coming off in the middle of the night! If flannel doesn't seem to be keeping you warm enough, consider adding additional layers of clothing. You could try a thermal t-shirt underneath your pajama top. You can also add a pair of form fitting leggings underneath your pants or night shirt. If you get cold during the night, add another layer. If you get too hot, just peel one off. A lot of your body heat can escape through your head. If you're really cold, consider wearing a hat to bed. You can wear a ski cap or even a hunter's style cap with ear flaps. Whatever feels good to you is the right hat. You could choose to wrap a scarf around your head (not your face) as an alternative to a hat.
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Wear flannel pajamas. Pay attention to fit. Wear socks. Try layers. Cover your head.