Recent content by lhodg1

Great thread!! My daughter and I started hatching chicks several years ago. We started out with a small 3 egg incubator and then tried our luck with the larger models. I ordered eggs from hatcheries, unfortunately our hatch rates were only about 5% (2-3 out of 50 eggs hatched). I thought maybe...

Lisa (Lhodg1) from Shreveport

Sorry for delay, I'm in Louisiana. Only 1 has hatched. They started pipping early yesterday. I'm worried bc nothing is happening. How long can it take once they start? Thanks! PS They are supposed to be show quality silkies if you are interested! : ) Lisa

Haha good luck! I have 25 silkie eggs hatching right now! You can have as many as you want! : ) Lisa

Hi, I just joined the forum, this is my 2nd time to hatch. Last year we used a small computerized incubator. Im now using a laarger styrofoam one. We pulled out the turner on day 18 (Sat). Some began pipping Tues. I saw pips on most of the eggs (20) yesterday. Only 1 has hatched. Its day #22. I...