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post #11 of 48
3/26/12 at 8:14am
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Woops, I missed that part.  I wish it could be explained that way... but nope.  There is no way that a chicken could have got into or onto that bucket (it was tightly fit into one of the corner nesting boxes)... although I am sure that a few would have LOVED to sit on that mountain of eggs!

Live dependants: One fishing obsessed husband, 3 children, 3 dogs, 1 cat, and currently; 32 mixed chickens: Silkies, Columbian Rock, Cuckoo Maran & Barred Rock crosses (oh, and some incubating eggs)
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post #12 of 48
3/26/12 at 10:06am

Wow. I did not know that eggs would start developing at 75F

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I dream of a day when chickens can cross the road without having their motives questioned.

 

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post #13 of 48
3/30/12 at 3:14pm
Im curious to what happened with the other eggs???
5dogs,3 cats,1bunny,2mustangs,1quarterhorse,1shetland pony, soon to have a painted donkey, 8goats,3 call ducks, 1 hubby...hes furry he gets counted in the zoo list lol
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5dogs,3 cats,1bunny,2mustangs,1quarterhorse,1shetland pony, soon to have a painted donkey, 8goats,3 call ducks, 1 hubby...hes furry he gets counted in the zoo list lol
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post #14 of 48
3/30/12 at 3:17pm
Im curious to what happened with the other eggs???
5dogs,3 cats,1bunny,2mustangs,1quarterhorse,1shetland pony, soon to have a painted donkey, 8goats,3 call ducks, 1 hubby...hes furry he gets counted in the zoo list lol
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5dogs,3 cats,1bunny,2mustangs,1quarterhorse,1shetland pony, soon to have a painted donkey, 8goats,3 call ducks, 1 hubby...hes furry he gets counted in the zoo list lol
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post #15 of 48
4/5/12 at 6:53am
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Day 21 Today:  THEY'RE HATCHING!wee.gif   Holy ****, I can't believe they're hatching!

Early morning status: we have one fully hatched, and at least 6 little pippers.

Live dependants: One fishing obsessed husband, 3 children, 3 dogs, 1 cat, and currently; 32 mixed chickens: Silkies, Columbian Rock, Cuckoo Maran & Barred Rock crosses (oh, and some incubating eggs)
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Live dependants: One fishing obsessed husband, 3 children, 3 dogs, 1 cat, and currently; 32 mixed chickens: Silkies, Columbian Rock, Cuckoo Maran & Barred Rock crosses (oh, and some incubating eggs)
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post #16 of 48
4/5/12 at 7:00am
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Originally Posted by littlekatzz View Post

Im curious to what happened with the other eggs???



The four eggs that were submerged in the boiling water (and emitted frantic peeping sounds) were chilled and garbaged.  hit.gifIt was sad, and a hard decision to make.  I had no idea what was going to come out of those eggs, how far along they were, etc.  If it was just the 4 eggs, I would have put them in the incubator alone, but because I had the giant bucket of eggs to start in the bator, I figured that was the more sensible decision. 

 

Live dependants: One fishing obsessed husband, 3 children, 3 dogs, 1 cat, and currently; 32 mixed chickens: Silkies, Columbian Rock, Cuckoo Maran & Barred Rock crosses (oh, and some incubating eggs)
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Live dependants: One fishing obsessed husband, 3 children, 3 dogs, 1 cat, and currently; 32 mixed chickens: Silkies, Columbian Rock, Cuckoo Maran & Barred Rock crosses (oh, and some incubating eggs)
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post #17 of 48
4/5/12 at 7:02am

I just came across your thread.  I made my own incubator and my first attempt at a hatch totally failed.  It is amazing how eggs that were totally ignored could develop when others have so much difficulty.  Maybe we overthink everything too much???  hu.gif

First year flock mom - so far have 2 EE, 4 BO, 4 BA, 5 Silkies, 2 Peafowl, 15 Araucana, 1 Lavender Orpingtons and 3 Light Sussex.  Barn mom to 2 QH, 1 mini horse, 1 mini jack and 2 dogs.

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First year flock mom - so far have 2 EE, 4 BO, 4 BA, 5 Silkies, 2 Peafowl, 15 Araucana, 1 Lavender Orpingtons and 3 Light Sussex.  Barn mom to 2 QH, 1 mini horse, 1 mini jack and 2 dogs.

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post #18 of 48
4/5/12 at 7:33am
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Originally Posted by Brethren49619 View Post

I just came across your thread.  I made my own incubator and my first attempt at a hatch totally failed.  It is amazing how eggs that were totally ignored could develop when others have so much difficulty.  Maybe we overthink everything too much???  hu.gif



That is so true!  Typically when I'm going to hatch eggs, I carton & tip the eggs at least once a day while I'm collecting the clutch.  It seems that really isn't necessary!  Good luck with your next try.  Don't give uphugs.gif

 

Live dependants: One fishing obsessed husband, 3 children, 3 dogs, 1 cat, and currently; 32 mixed chickens: Silkies, Columbian Rock, Cuckoo Maran & Barred Rock crosses (oh, and some incubating eggs)
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Live dependants: One fishing obsessed husband, 3 children, 3 dogs, 1 cat, and currently; 32 mixed chickens: Silkies, Columbian Rock, Cuckoo Maran & Barred Rock crosses (oh, and some incubating eggs)
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post #19 of 48
4/5/12 at 2:29pm

Thanks for the support.  I will not be giving up.   I have already made a few changes (Chook's Chicks Cheat Sheet thermometers - wow what a difference!) and am waiting to see how stable it is now.  Patience is a virtue, and I guess I am not very virtuous!  big_smile.png

First year flock mom - so far have 2 EE, 4 BO, 4 BA, 5 Silkies, 2 Peafowl, 15 Araucana, 1 Lavender Orpingtons and 3 Light Sussex.  Barn mom to 2 QH, 1 mini horse, 1 mini jack and 2 dogs.

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First year flock mom - so far have 2 EE, 4 BO, 4 BA, 5 Silkies, 2 Peafowl, 15 Araucana, 1 Lavender Orpingtons and 3 Light Sussex.  Barn mom to 2 QH, 1 mini horse, 1 mini jack and 2 dogs.

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post #20 of 48
4/5/12 at 3:45pm

How is the hatch going?celebrate.gif

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