Posts by Kymw90

Thanks Madamcontrary. So they make that small triangle pip then they crack/unzip and pop out? This is my 2nd incubator hatch and my first went not well. 1 out of 6 and that one needed help. He survived though

Today is day 20 and we have chirping and one has pipped. Can anyone advise me on how long to expect an egg to hatch from first pip? Can hear lots of tapping. Humidity is at 70

Can we pin this please? Have a thread dedicated to rooster experiences. The good the bad and the really ugly plus all the inbetween bits. How do you manage your rooster/s? Have you tamed a wild beast? Do you only have roosters? (As...

Is it a bad idea to set eggs a week apart??

I am due 26th  May chicks that is Lol Chamois polish and next week I'll have 6 more chammers and 6 creole polish too and then a mix of 6 polish. Can you tell I like polish?

Quote: Originally Posted by Sphinx  It doesn't work for all breeds. It is extremely effective for some though. I've had great luck with sexing french black copper marans with it.   I found this site...

silverfox - I LOVE YOUR WIDGET PIC! how cute

I seen this method, it is reliable as big chicken producers use it. Its something I have done and got it right but the wrong way round haha I knew I had 3 of one and 2 of the other... I was thrilled I had 3 girls and 2 boys... whoops...

Quote:Originally Posted by acemario  Here is my current set up. It keeps the temperature at 99-100 degrees, and a humidity around 40%.  This was also my first incubator! Thanks SallySunshine! Good luck! What wattage bulb and what...

So first test of the polybox bator. The 60w red bulb is too much so going to get a 40w tomorrow. I was wondering where should I put vent holes and how many?