"Springing in the Chicks" 2016 April Hatch-a-Long Hosted by Mike & Sally

I hope its ok to join along, even though its for duck eggs. If not, let me know!

My little indian runner mama had been laying on some eggs for about a week now in some ferns in our yard, so we just let her be since this was her first time. Sadly and totally my fault, she drowned when she fell into a fairly large tote that had been collecting water and couldnt get out on sunday
1f622.png
she was already quite small and since nesting she seemed to get weaker even though i saw her get up to eat and drink. After we buried her i raided the nest and put all 13 of the eggs in my little diy incubator and hoped for the best. Sunday evening i candled them and i could see heartbeats!! Comparing to pics, theyre around the 6-8 day mark. Ive only incubated chicks before so im hopig its somewhat similar! I have the temperature sorted but just wantes to confirm that the higher humidity number i see is for wet bulb testing? What is the actual number with a regular hydrometer? I dont have a fan if that means anything. As well, im only able to turn 3x a day... can this still work?


Thanks all
1f603.png


Ooly
This thread is closed because it was for April, but you can still barely make the May 31st cutoff for the May Hatchalong! Hurry and join us!! As long as you have eggs under a broody or in an incubator during the month of May you are eligible!! (At least that's how I read the rule!!)

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...f-the-brave-hatch-a-long-hosted-by-mike-sally

Correct!
thumbsup.gif
 

New posts New threads Active threads

Back
Top Bottom