12th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along

[Corbdee]

If I'm only doing ducks, I raise the lid for a bit before I mist them. It's nice that brinsea incorporated that feature.

X2. Also how long does it take y'all to let the eggs get to 86°F when spraying & cooling duck eggs? It takes me only about 10-15 minutes, but some people up to 45 minutes. I want everyone else's input

 

[Corbdee]

I am sorry to say, since I like you a lot! but the hen choosing sperm is a myth.

The sperm all goes into a storage gland and a hen cannot eject it. Fertilization with multiple cock birds is a flock will be randomly decided--like it is wit cats

I was today years old for both of those comments

 

[Corbdee]

This is why I like to stick to reputable sources that link the data. lol, Sorry BYC to however many times I may have repeated that information throughout the wide world of threads. Ugh. View attachment 2572812

 

[Corbdee]

Might be a bit away for a while. Husband fell today. His Alzheimer's and prostate cancer is causing problems in his legs. I'll be back with some news on eggs set.

Oh no! I’m so sorry .I hope he’s ok

 

[Corbdee]

..while we're waiting and watching and candling... Anyone suggest some Easter names!? I'd love to name my chicks something Easter-y

Well I did think of a name for my few day early eggs: one could be April fools

 

[Corbdee]

Well I did think of a name for my few day early eggs: one could be April fools

...or fool’s gold for maybe a buff, since they're kinda gold colored

 

[Corbdee]

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Alright! 96 coturnix quail eggs have been set!

Beautiful!! Also thats crazy, last fall I incubated quail and ended up setting exactly 96

 

[Corbdee]

That might have been a triple negative. So all are developing?

Soooo like a reverse oxymoron?

 

[Corbdee]

I set 8 BCM and 7 splash Americauna for an entry. Good luck y'all!

Nice and good luck to you too

 

[UThobbyfarmer]

They’re still very beautiful! Looks like Campbells. Correct?

You have a good eye. That's very possible. The eggs came from a mixed flock. A little of everything including Khaki Campbells.