OkamiWolfee
Chirping
- Feb 6, 2022
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Hello, I am a new member here.
Hatching chicken eggs in an incubator for the first time, set them up, got the temp on 38 degrees Celcius, and been turning the eggs at minimum 3 times a day for 18-19 days - we're on day 21 now and I haven't seen any pipping or movement, candelled them quickly (and very carefully) and they have their air pockets at the top and veins look good, so I'm hoping they are just getting ready to make a big (possibly late) entrance into the world.
Got their brooder all ready (large cardboard box with high sides, shavings, non-slip matting, water feeder, little soft plastic plate for the crumb, thermometer, and a 60W fireglow red bulb) - just got some questions.
1. Am I supposed to lay the eggs on their sides or keep them upright? They have been upright with the pointier end down and the larger end on the top the whole time of incubation.
2. When they pip, how long can it take for them to escape the shell?
3. Am I right in thinking I need to leave them in the incubator once hatched until they are dry before I place them in their brooder?
4. Do I have to teach them how to eat the crumb, if so, how? (I read about the dipping their beaks in the water feeder, is this correct?).
5. Final question, I have a 60W red fireglow bulb for their heat source, is this acceptable for 4 chicks or do I need something stronger? They will be kept indoors in a spare room for a few weeks.
Thank you very much for any advice, much appreciated!
Hatching chicken eggs in an incubator for the first time, set them up, got the temp on 38 degrees Celcius, and been turning the eggs at minimum 3 times a day for 18-19 days - we're on day 21 now and I haven't seen any pipping or movement, candelled them quickly (and very carefully) and they have their air pockets at the top and veins look good, so I'm hoping they are just getting ready to make a big (possibly late) entrance into the world.
Got their brooder all ready (large cardboard box with high sides, shavings, non-slip matting, water feeder, little soft plastic plate for the crumb, thermometer, and a 60W fireglow red bulb) - just got some questions.
1. Am I supposed to lay the eggs on their sides or keep them upright? They have been upright with the pointier end down and the larger end on the top the whole time of incubation.
2. When they pip, how long can it take for them to escape the shell?
3. Am I right in thinking I need to leave them in the incubator once hatched until they are dry before I place them in their brooder?
4. Do I have to teach them how to eat the crumb, if so, how? (I read about the dipping their beaks in the water feeder, is this correct?).
5. Final question, I have a 60W red fireglow bulb for their heat source, is this acceptable for 4 chicks or do I need something stronger? They will be kept indoors in a spare room for a few weeks.
Thank you very much for any advice, much appreciated!