BackYard Chickens - Incubating & Hatching Eggs - Recent Changeshttp://www.backyardchickens.com/livefeed.rssTrack the most recent changes to the backyard chickens community with this feedenHuddler 0.1Sun, 19 May 2013 23:55:52 +0000Broody Hen; Is it okay to give her babies?http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/783240/broody-hen-is-it-okay-to-give-her-babies "  I have a hen that has been trying to set for the last 2 months, we just started..."threadSun, 19 May 2013 23:30:11 +0000ChickenRaiser95Sun, 19 May 2013 23:30:11 +0000#188112562Help on hatching!http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/783234/help-on-hatching "This is my first time hatching babies. One of my chicks has died after either..."threadSun, 19 May 2013 23:21:17 +0000BabyChick101Sun, 19 May 2013 23:21:17 +0000#188112385? on piphttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/783229/on-pip " How long after they first break a hole in through the shell should they hatch out...."threadSun, 19 May 2013 23:05:51 +0000ruger 21Sun, 19 May 2013 23:05:51 +0000#188112102Home Made Incubator/First Hatchhttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/783225/home-made-incubator-first-hatch " Today was a rainy day in Georgia so I decided to make and incubator and hatch my own..."threadSun, 19 May 2013 22:59:27 +0000dianehodgesSun, 19 May 2013 22:59:27 +0000#188111995Brinsea Octagon 40 Advance EX ? Who has one ? Needs some picshttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/783222/brinsea-octagon-40-advance-ex-who-has-one-needs-some-pics " Hi who has a Brinsea Octagon 40 Advance EX   I am I need of some close up..."threadSun, 19 May 2013 22:57:06 +0000Habibs HensSun, 19 May 2013 22:57:06 +0000#188111945hello all i got 15 chkns in two coups,finally one went broody...hatched 5 still sittin on 10 or morehttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/783188/hello-all-i-got-15-chkns-in-two-coups-finally-one-went-broody-hatched-5-still-sittin-on-10-or-more " im lookin for a lil advise i guess, so i got two coups both with a rooster they ..."threadSun, 19 May 2013 21:28:38 +0000djimbeauSun, 19 May 2013 21:28:38 +0000#188110569Please Help!! internal pip on broken egg @ day 18http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/783186/please-help-internal-pip-on-broken-egg-day-18 "Was wondering if I could get some advice. I have been incubating some chick..."threadSun, 19 May 2013 21:23:58 +0000Chickaboo9Sun, 19 May 2013 21:23:58 +0000#188110508Turning eggs ....HELP PLEASEhttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/783173/turning-eggs-help-please " hi there I bought a roller for my incubator today ...to save the hassle of manually..."threadSun, 19 May 2013 20:59:49 +0000mikeys chickensSun, 19 May 2013 20:59:49 +0000#188110139equipment recommendationshttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/783166/equipment-recommendations " I have attempted to incubate eggs twice now, once last year and once this year with..."threadSun, 19 May 2013 20:49:27 +0000ajneal30Sun, 19 May 2013 20:49:27 +0000#1881099626 hour powercut at day 11, chances of them hatching?http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/783151/6-hour-powercut-at-day-11-chances-of-them-hatching " Has anyone had a successful hatch with having a power cut? We went out today and when..."threadSun, 19 May 2013 20:18:38 +0000nlbeardmoreSun, 19 May 2013 20:18:38 +0000#188109495? mama left nest - will other eggs hatch??http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/783142/mama-left-nest-will-other-eggs-hatch " this is my first time to let mama hatch eggs and she did great but . . . . she had 9..."threadSun, 19 May 2013 20:05:16 +0000dawnfSun, 19 May 2013 20:05:16 +0000#188109254DO YOU THINK SHE IS BROODYhttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/783128/do-you-think-she-is-broody " I have a rir that has a cluck cluck cluck but doesnt display any other signs and she..."threadSun, 19 May 2013 19:37:03 +0000jtrSun, 19 May 2013 19:37:03 +0000#188108797Hatched Chick with Issues...HELP!http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/783075/hatched-chick-with-issues-help " I have only hatched one batch of chicks before this one and now I have this little..."threadSun, 19 May 2013 17:33:02 +0000fruggiechickSun, 19 May 2013 17:33:02 +0000#188107172Day 26http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/783072/day-26 " My question is this. Dottie has been sitting on two eggs for 26 days. 1 egg has a..."threadSun, 19 May 2013 17:31:09 +0000mg15Sun, 19 May 2013 17:31:09 +0000#188107126peeping but no hatchinghttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/783065/peeping-but-no-hatching " I heard the chick peeping inside the egg last night, around 7pm, checked on it this..."threadSun, 19 May 2013 17:05:54 +0000fiddleranchSun, 19 May 2013 17:05:54 +0000#188106728If I give my chicken chicks to hatch will the others try and kill themhttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/783062/if-i-give-my-chicken-chicks-to-hatch-will-the-others-try-and-kill-them " My Buff Orpington went broody for the first time 2 days ago and I want to give her a..."threadSun, 19 May 2013 16:54:47 +0000mmg003Sun, 19 May 2013 16:54:47 +0000#188106576Incubatinghttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/783046/incubating " Ok folks I have my eggs in my homemade incubator!!!!! The heat sorce is a 90Watt..."threadSun, 19 May 2013 16:02:42 +0000clifford258Sun, 19 May 2013 16:02:42 +0000#188105912Hatching Questionshttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/783040/hatching-questions " Okay so I have several questions regarding hatching since I have never hatched eggs..."threadSun, 19 May 2013 15:36:46 +0000chickeneer45Sun, 19 May 2013 15:36:46 +0000#188105545Started my first incubation today! http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/783039/started-my-first-incubation-today "Got 21 good looking quail eggs in the mail today. Originally had 28 but 7 were cracked..."threadSun, 19 May 2013 15:31:28 +0000That0neGuy124Sun, 19 May 2013 15:31:28 +0000#188105481DISASTER PLEASE HELP http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/783038/disaster-please-help " so my broody took 11 eggs under her 7 days ago and this morning she came out as usual..."threadSun, 19 May 2013 15:30:16 +0000magichenSun, 19 May 2013 15:30:16 +0000#188105467Exact temperature?http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/783037/exact-temperature "I'm having an issue with my hova-bator. It's not holding the exact temperature and it i..."threadSun, 19 May 2013 15:28:48 +0000That0neGuy124Sun, 19 May 2013 15:28:48 +0000#188105441When did you start to see development when candling your eggs ? http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/783016/when-did-you-start-to-see-development-when-candling-your-eggs "Hi all, just wondering what day you started to see development in the egg. ? Just curious "threadSun, 19 May 2013 14:03:27 +0000GeorgRodwaySun, 19 May 2013 14:03:27 +0000#188104468My chicken picking on my new roosterhttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/783013/my-chicken-picking-on-my-new-rooster "Hi guys i just got a new silky rooster and my adult chicken wont stop picking on him ,i..."threadSun, 19 May 2013 14:00:51 +0000silkygurl1Sun, 19 May 2013 14:00:51 +0000#188104443Line the bottom of bator for hatch or leave the wire mesh exposed?http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/782998/line-the-bottom-of-bator-for-hatch-or-leave-the-wire-mesh-exposed "Do you like to put something under the eggs for hatch to collect mess and make an..."threadSun, 19 May 2013 12:35:33 +0000ApriljcSun, 19 May 2013 12:35:33 +0000#188103809Hova bator incubatorhttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/782993/hova-bator-incubator "Well. I'm a little disappointed. Things seemed to be going really well until the last..."threadSun, 19 May 2013 12:12:19 +0000kacySun, 19 May 2013 12:12:19 +0000#188103673Does raising the temperature in an incubator help the chicks to hatch quicker?http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/782976/does-raising-the-temperature-in-an-incubator-help-the-chicks-to-hatch-quicker " I have currently 8 Jersey Giant eggs in my bator that are fertile. (only a week to..."threadSun, 19 May 2013 10:04:31 +0000Dec1anSun, 19 May 2013 10:04:31 +0000#188103246Found Goose Egg, Help Pleasehttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/782969/found-goose-egg-help-please "I found this goose egg on a trail about 6 to 7 days ago and have been keeping it..."threadSun, 19 May 2013 08:51:07 +0000goslingmommaSun, 19 May 2013 08:51:07 +0000#188102992hatching eggshttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/782963/hatching-eggs "Hey folks I'm wondering do you all know what breed of chicken I will get if I mix a..."threadSun, 19 May 2013 06:55:57 +0000clifford258Sun, 19 May 2013 06:55:57 +0000#188102694Is my baby shrink wrapped?http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/782906/is-my-baby-shrink-wrapped "     I am have trouble keeping my DIY bator humid enough.  Even leaving it closed..."threadSun, 19 May 2013 02:14:48 +0000ReefRanchSun, 19 May 2013 02:14:48 +0000#188098843Imprinting!http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/782900/imprinting " I know lots of BYC members are hatch-a-holics, so I'm just wondering, what kind of..."threadSun, 19 May 2013 01:57:59 +0000FFAChickenFanSun, 19 May 2013 01:57:59 +0000#188098595Day 6 looking goodhttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/782886/day-6-looking-good " Candled 24 silkie eggs. They all looking good. Nice! I hope it keeps up...  Come on..."threadSun, 19 May 2013 01:23:10 +0000chris4kdzSun, 19 May 2013 01:23:10 +0000#188097818One egg pipped 24 hrs ago now (externally) and one chick keeps climbing into the (shallow) water bowls http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/782882/one-egg-pipped-24-hrs-ago-now-externally-and-one-chick-keeps-climbing-into-the-shallow-water-bowls "  I don't know what my humidity was early on, I know it was low, I just kept a small..."threadSun, 19 May 2013 01:12:13 +0000mommaofmanySun, 19 May 2013 01:12:13 +0000#188097626Peking Ducks and Automatic turner!http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/782871/peking-ducks-and-automatic-turner " Hey guys! I am curious if a peking duck egg can fit into a hovabator automatic..."threadSun, 19 May 2013 00:44:34 +0000MyNameIs86Sun, 19 May 2013 00:44:34 +0000#188097221ugh, candled an egg...http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/782864/ugh-candled-an-egg "Well I saw some dark specs but no squiggle lines and it looked like there was a bubble..."threadSun, 19 May 2013 00:26:20 +0000amydzekSun, 19 May 2013 00:26:20 +0000#188096981What will this make!!!http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/782857/what-will-this-make " I have what I think is a Amberlink Roo and I know a Red Sex Link and maybe a Pearl..."threadSun, 19 May 2013 00:17:11 +0000clifford258Sun, 19 May 2013 00:17:11 +0000#188096815Shipping Eggs Settlinghttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/782839/shipping-eggs-settling " Oh geez. It looks like I've mucked things up already. I recently ordered some Blue..."threadSat, 18 May 2013 23:25:31 +0000FFAChickenFanSat, 18 May 2013 23:25:31 +0000#188095877Home made incubatorshttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/782803/home-made-incubators " Who here gas made their own incubator? Prices for incubators are super duper high..."threadSat, 18 May 2013 21:55:26 +0000Mr MKK FARMSSat, 18 May 2013 21:55:26 +0000#188094568concerned about town water in incubatorhttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/782793/concerned-about-town-water-in-incubator " Our water at times has a high clorine content. Should I be concerned when I use it..."threadSat, 18 May 2013 21:26:42 +0000veggiecannerSat, 18 May 2013 21:26:42 +0000#188094128Restoring Redwood Incubatorhttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/782789/restoring-redwood-incubator " I am currently restoring a Leahy model 416 incubator back to its original condition..."threadSat, 18 May 2013 21:15:33 +0000Allfowledup80Sat, 18 May 2013 21:15:33 +0000#188093995Im so proud!!http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/782778/im-so-proud " one chick hatched..out of 28 but 2 or 3 are trying to get out :D its a dominecker......."threadSat, 18 May 2013 20:27:47 +0000countrygurl13Sat, 18 May 2013 20:27:47 +0000#188093329So excited ...Amy has been sat on her 12 eggs now 20 days , I let her out every day to feed and drink then she goes straight back in. The eggs seem very light now ( is that normal) will they hatch soon xx. http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/782770/so-excited-amy-has-been-sat-on-her-12-eggs-now-20-days-i-let-her-out-every-day-to-feed-and-drink-then-she-goes-straight-back-in-the-eggs-seem-very-light-now-is-that-normal-will-they-hatch-soon-xx "So excited ...Amy has been sat on her 12 eggs now 20 days , I let her out every day to..."threadSat, 18 May 2013 19:56:33 +0000karen mSat, 18 May 2013 19:56:33 +0000#188092899building an incubatorhttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/782752/building-an-incubator " Hello fellow byc peeps! I am new to chicken raising and was wondering if any of you..."threadSat, 18 May 2013 18:55:19 +0000FryzeSat, 18 May 2013 18:55:19 +0000#188091798"GQF Hova-Bator Turbofan Egg Incubator" on Amazon?http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/782746/gqf-hova-bator-turbofan-egg-incubator-on-amazon " I'm thinking of hatching some button quail and was looking for a pretty cheap 'bator..."threadSat, 18 May 2013 18:39:53 +0000ObnoxiousVegetarian:PSat, 18 May 2013 18:39:53 +0000#188091461Eggtopsy- still alive!http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/782744/eggtopsy-still-alive " So I thought the hatch was over, and started to cleen the incubator out. I started..."threadSat, 18 May 2013 18:33:17 +0000AmandaleaSat, 18 May 2013 18:33:17 +0000#188091352First Time Haching~http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/782733/first-time-haching " I just wanted to say that on day 22 I have 7 chicks hatch and 3 eggs not! I will wait..."threadSat, 18 May 2013 17:55:37 +0000chicks a layinSat, 18 May 2013 17:55:37 +0000#188090774Hatching eggs!!http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/782729/hatching-eggs " Hey folks my Roo has finaaly started fertilizing my eggs. I am ready to start..."threadSat, 18 May 2013 17:53:06 +0000clifford258Sat, 18 May 2013 17:53:06 +0000#188090736Are my eggs fertile??http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/782699/are-my-eggs-fertile "       I am ready to hatch some chicks however im not 100% sure if my..."threadSat, 18 May 2013 16:41:36 +0000clifford258Sat, 18 May 2013 16:41:36 +0000#188089588My hens all have gone broody and one hatched a chick now what?http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/782692/my-hens-all-have-gone-broody-and-one-hatched-a-chick-now-what " I have a small flock of chickens, only four hens and a rooster. What happened is my..."threadSat, 18 May 2013 16:27:50 +0000KclowdusSat, 18 May 2013 16:27:50 +0000#188089408calculating egg weight losshttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/782680/calculating-egg-weight-loss "I'm just wondering how accurate weight loss (11-13%) is compared to actual successful..."threadSat, 18 May 2013 15:53:29 +0000kkatttSat, 18 May 2013 15:53:29 +0000#188088858Lock Down..Not for everyone?http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/782676/lock-down-not-for-everyone " Well here is what I did...I took 3 and looked for sign of movement. Pipped the air..."threadSat, 18 May 2013 15:47:29 +0000Alaska Fowl INCSat, 18 May 2013 15:47:29 +0000#188088709