Recent content by Kendrain

13 yesterday. That seems to be the consistent average. I'm ok with that.

12 today, 14 yesterday.

14 today.

17. That means all the girls layed an egg today. Wow!!!

They certainly are. We had a huge warm spell in february, and the bees were out. It was so beautiful. But then the cold snapped right back and now that we have warmed up I have not seen as many. But my plum tree bloomed so full and bees were around. So I hope that we have a good plum crop. That...

Good Good luck. I hope you do get your pullets. And olive eggers.

So cute I want ducks, next.

Pictures are a little dark because I use a red light. But there they are.

All done hatching now. And it looks like 17 are happy and healthy. Well 16, I have one that has spraddle leg. But am working on fixing that. Pictures soon.

13 yesterday, 9 today. Pretty consistent.

9 yesterday. I think they were miffed improved out the favorite box. They kept breaking eggs. And today 13. They layed in the spot on the floor where the box was. But no broken eggs yay!!!

Everyone's pictures look good. I wish I had a broody hen. Watching the incubator temp and humidity has been exhausting. Maybe someday.

First picture after she kicked off the shell, second is this morning, she made it through the night. And another hatched this morning. I think I'm up to 19 or 29 chicks now.

Every now and again we have those days. I too have been robbed by, well, I'm not sure, but sparrows or starlings. Filled a thirty lb feeder Sunday afternoon and Monday evening it was practically empty. Time I guess for the grandpa feeder I have been wanting.

set the egg on a wet towel, put a damp paper towel over the top. Let it get moist. It was like 5 minutes. Then slowly pick the shell off as you spray warm water on the egg and membrane to soften it. Then once baby is loose enough and can kick off the shell. Return to incubator and let them kick...