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post #41 of 132

Out of the 4 eggs I placed only one is still going strong the other three never even started.. we'll find out how it goes Thurs/Friday.. So excited! woot.gif

post #42 of 132

Today is Day 18 for the TJ eggs so I candled them while Buffy took a stretch/meal/water& poop break!

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All five eggs were very dark inside up to the aircell.  I could just barely see veins and subtle movements in all 5 eggs!

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Hatchday will either be this Thursday or Friday.  I'll keep everyone posted and add pictures if any or ALL chicks hatch!

Wife to 1 wonderful husband, homeschooling mom to 1 super son

 

Chickens: 1 RIR named Rhodie, 1 BO named Buffy, 1 PBR named Rocky!  2 EE named Angel and Ebony, 1 Welsummer named Ginger and 2 Golden Comets.

 

6 silkies named: Mysty Blue, Leo Pierre, Cinnamuffin, Cloud, Shadow and Icelynn

14 chicks in the brooder consisting of 3 Welsummers, 3 Barred Rocks, 2 Americanas and 6 d'Anvers

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Wife to 1 wonderful husband, homeschooling mom to 1 super son

 

Chickens: 1 RIR named Rhodie, 1 BO named Buffy, 1 PBR named Rocky!  2 EE named Angel and Ebony, 1 Welsummer named Ginger and 2 Golden Comets.

 

6 silkies named: Mysty Blue, Leo Pierre, Cinnamuffin, Cloud, Shadow and Icelynn

14 chicks in the brooder consisting of 3 Welsummers, 3 Barred Rocks, 2 Americanas and 6 d'Anvers

And...

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post #43 of 132
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Originally Posted by debs_flock View Post

Very cute Sherrie!

 

The difference between breakfast and chicks, is the temperature you use to "cook" the eggs!

 

Deb

Ha! That just made my Quote of the Day list. :)

"There is no such thing as the lesser of two evils. Evil is an absolute. Being just a little evil is like being just a little pregnant."
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"There is no such thing as the lesser of two evils. Evil is an absolute. Being just a little evil is like being just a little pregnant."
              -- Grandpa Dennis

http://yggdrasilfarms.blogspot.com/
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post #44 of 132

I never knew Trader Joe's carried fertilized eggs, either did my mom. But then again we rarely buy eggs from them so we don't normally look at their eggs. Now I know that next time I go to TJ, I will be looking at their eggs to see if ours carries fertilized! big_smile.png

post #45 of 132

I didn't know they did either i'll have to look into that next time i go for sure!!

post #46 of 132
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Originally Posted by Loki0 View Post

I never knew Trader Joe's carried fertilized eggs, either did my mom. But then again we rarely buy eggs from them so we don't normally look at their eggs. Now I know that next time I go to TJ, I will be looking at their eggs to see if ours carries fertilized! big_smile.png

 

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Originally Posted by amillecay View Post

I didn't know they did either i'll have to look into that next time i go for sure!!

If they carry them, it will say right on the carton..."Fertile Eggs".  I've heard of some TJ that do NOT carry them, but my local TJ fortunately does.  By the way, one dozen costs only $2.79 at my store!  These would be perfect for someone that wants to try incubating for the first time.  Or (like my case) I didn't want to spend a fortune on eggs for my broody.....in case she didn't stay broody.

 

When I talked to the workers, they wrinkled their noses and said they probably wouldn't develop and weren't even necessarily 'fertile".  (Don't ask me how they could sell them as Fertile, if they aren't, though!)  I should have put the whole dozen under Buffy, but I only gave her 6.  There was one egg with a bloodring about Day 8, so she is still working on 5 eggs.  So, this "experiment" is also good practice at candling.  If I sell the chicks, they will easily pay for themselves OR give me potential future egg layers if I keep them. smile.png

 

If/when you buy Fertile eggs, let them warm up on the counter until they reach room temperature.  Then you can put them in the ready and waiting incubator.  BTW-I have a friend who incubated a dozen TJ fertile eggs....and 11 hatched!  Good luck!

Wife to 1 wonderful husband, homeschooling mom to 1 super son

 

Chickens: 1 RIR named Rhodie, 1 BO named Buffy, 1 PBR named Rocky!  2 EE named Angel and Ebony, 1 Welsummer named Ginger and 2 Golden Comets.

 

6 silkies named: Mysty Blue, Leo Pierre, Cinnamuffin, Cloud, Shadow and Icelynn

14 chicks in the brooder consisting of 3 Welsummers, 3 Barred Rocks, 2 Americanas and 6 d'Anvers

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Wife to 1 wonderful husband, homeschooling mom to 1 super son

 

Chickens: 1 RIR named Rhodie, 1 BO named Buffy, 1 PBR named Rocky!  2 EE named Angel and Ebony, 1 Welsummer named Ginger and 2 Golden Comets.

 

6 silkies named: Mysty Blue, Leo Pierre, Cinnamuffin, Cloud, Shadow and Icelynn

14 chicks in the brooder consisting of 3 Welsummers, 3 Barred Rocks, 2 Americanas and 6 d'Anvers

And...

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post #47 of 132

Thanks for the info, that is great!!

post #48 of 132

Oh, in case anyone is interested, I had my TJ call the egg company to find out what breed of chicken laid the eggs.  These are from white leghorns.

Wife to 1 wonderful husband, homeschooling mom to 1 super son

 

Chickens: 1 RIR named Rhodie, 1 BO named Buffy, 1 PBR named Rocky!  2 EE named Angel and Ebony, 1 Welsummer named Ginger and 2 Golden Comets.

 

6 silkies named: Mysty Blue, Leo Pierre, Cinnamuffin, Cloud, Shadow and Icelynn

14 chicks in the brooder consisting of 3 Welsummers, 3 Barred Rocks, 2 Americanas and 6 d'Anvers

And...

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Wife to 1 wonderful husband, homeschooling mom to 1 super son

 

Chickens: 1 RIR named Rhodie, 1 BO named Buffy, 1 PBR named Rocky!  2 EE named Angel and Ebony, 1 Welsummer named Ginger and 2 Golden Comets.

 

6 silkies named: Mysty Blue, Leo Pierre, Cinnamuffin, Cloud, Shadow and Icelynn

14 chicks in the brooder consisting of 3 Welsummers, 3 Barred Rocks, 2 Americanas and 6 d'Anvers

And...

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post #49 of 132

Ah that's good to know!

post #50 of 132

Today is Hatchday......and we hear peeping! wee.gifSorry, no visuals yet (Buffy is sitting on them), but I promise to keep my camera charged for when they hatch.jumpy.gif

Wife to 1 wonderful husband, homeschooling mom to 1 super son

 

Chickens: 1 RIR named Rhodie, 1 BO named Buffy, 1 PBR named Rocky!  2 EE named Angel and Ebony, 1 Welsummer named Ginger and 2 Golden Comets.

 

6 silkies named: Mysty Blue, Leo Pierre, Cinnamuffin, Cloud, Shadow and Icelynn

14 chicks in the brooder consisting of 3 Welsummers, 3 Barred Rocks, 2 Americanas and 6 d'Anvers

And...

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Wife to 1 wonderful husband, homeschooling mom to 1 super son

 

Chickens: 1 RIR named Rhodie, 1 BO named Buffy, 1 PBR named Rocky!  2 EE named Angel and Ebony, 1 Welsummer named Ginger and 2 Golden Comets.

 

6 silkies named: Mysty Blue, Leo Pierre, Cinnamuffin, Cloud, Shadow and Icelynn

14 chicks in the brooder consisting of 3 Welsummers, 3 Barred Rocks, 2 Americanas and 6 d'Anvers

And...

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