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post #491 of 939
8/26/12 at 6:22pm
6/12 of the brahmas went to lockdown. The ones that did not make it were all quitters, and oddly, all were light brahmas. Only 5 of the Swedish Flowers made it to lockdown. Most were clears.

One Brahma was cheeping at me while candling, lol.

Having a bit of difficulty maintaining RH. I added an extra reservoir of water and closed one of the vents.
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post #492 of 939
8/26/12 at 6:30pm
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I go in lockdown the same time as you! I'll have to keep an eye on your posts to see who's hatches first wink.pngtongue.png

Yay! I can't wait. My hatches Have always been a day early, I think that's because the temp was always running higher than usual. Now that they're in the brinsea I don't expect them early smile.png but I can hope right???

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Nicole & William

Abby [Naughty Dachshund] & Sticks [Sweet Italian Greyhound]

Lots of Orpingtons roaming free in my backyard.

♥ Poopsie, Popcorn, Mr.Splash, Bella, Loki, Thor, Starbuck, Chief & Sweetie Pie  ♥

I'm a Certifiable Chicken Addict!

Animals are such agreeable friends, they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms. -George Eliot

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post #493 of 939
8/26/12 at 7:08pm
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Yay! I can't wait. My hatches Have always been a day early, I think that's because the temp was always running higher than usual. Now that they're in the brinsea I don't expect them early smile.png but I can hope right???

heck ya you can hope! im secretly hoping I get some early birds too. my temp ran a bit high for the first half of the hatch so cross your fingers fl.gif

 

its getting so close I cant wait to start seeing everyones pictures pop.gif

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post #494 of 939
8/26/12 at 7:13pm
My 3 pips have made absolutely NO head way in the 5 hours! This kind of waiting is the WORST!

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post #495 of 939
8/26/12 at 8:28pm

mine are due thursday I want early bird but then again I dont want them to hatch on wednesday. I have to have surgery and if I miss the hatch it will kill me hit.gif

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post #496 of 939
8/27/12 at 3:26am

I go to lockdown Tuesday evening so should have babies Friday if I'm lucky. Will candle tomorrow just beforehand and ditch the duds. There are 17 in at the moment, 6 miniature silkies, 2 red Pekins, 3 lemon Pekins and 6 mixed Polish. I can't wait 'til Friday to see what hatches.

 

Great to see the pics of those already with babies and good luck to everyone over the next few days!thumbsup.gif
 

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post #497 of 939
8/27/12 at 3:52am
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Originally Posted by Welshchick View Post

I go to lockdown Tuesday evening so should have babies Friday if I'm lucky. Will candle tomorrow just beforehand and ditch the duds. There are 17 in at the moment, 6 miniature silkies, 2 red Pekins, 3 lemon Pekins and 6 mixed Polish. I can't wait 'til Friday to see what hatches.

 

Great to see the pics of those already with babies and good luck to everyone over the next few days!thumbsup.gif
 


Yay! Lots of us are due Thursday & Friday :)

 

<My babies have to be on time because I'll be out of the house all day Saturday...even though I have shy eggs, I still want to be around in case something goes awry.

Nicole & William

Abby [Naughty Dachshund] & Sticks [Sweet Italian Greyhound]

Lots of Orpingtons roaming free in my backyard.

♥ Poopsie, Popcorn, Mr.Splash, Bella, Loki, Thor, Starbuck, Chief & Sweetie Pie  ♥

I'm a Certifiable Chicken Addict!

Animals are such agreeable friends, they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms. -George Eliot

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Nicole & William

Abby [Naughty Dachshund] & Sticks [Sweet Italian Greyhound]

Lots of Orpingtons roaming free in my backyard.

♥ Poopsie, Popcorn, Mr.Splash, Bella, Loki, Thor, Starbuck, Chief & Sweetie Pie  ♥

I'm a Certifiable Chicken Addict!

Animals are such agreeable friends, they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms. -George Eliot

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post #498 of 939
8/27/12 at 4:48am
Ack. My bator was fine, we went to bed, and the temp dropped to 97 overnight. Probably about 8-9 hours. The turner makes that much heat! I hope they are OK. I suppose too cold is a bit better than too warm.
Homeschooling mom to 4 boys 8 and under
2 Arabian horses, 4 cats
First Swedish Flower Hen flock in Maryland! Waiting for that first egg!
One patient husband
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Homeschooling mom to 4 boys 8 and under
2 Arabian horses, 4 cats
First Swedish Flower Hen flock in Maryland! Waiting for that first egg!
One patient husband
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post #499 of 939
8/27/12 at 6:25am
When is your hatch due?Ive said this before but i READ Brinsea has a bator out that has a cool setting b/ c they think hens get off the eggs for sometimes even long petiods.Suppose to be good for the eggs 3% better hatches they say.So going by that shouldnt hurt.
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post #500 of 939
8/27/12 at 6:30am
Ug...dont like hearing your LB.s all didnt hatch.wonder if they have hatch problems?
Hope not i have 12 gonna hatch Sat ..I HOPE!
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