Recent content by youngchickgirl

Yep. They moved around on day 20, 21, and 22. Not muck movement anymore.

I don't wanna wait too long or else they will die. I think I would rather help the babies now then wait for their death.. can someone tell me if I should wait a little longer or how to pip it for them? :( :/

Kelsie2290, I hope you don't find this strange... can I give you a call even though you don't know me... sorry I just need to talk to someone about my questions. Thanks!

They arnt moving anymore, I'm nervous. Im using a hovabator.

Okay! Will do! Is there a chance that the shells are too thick? I just read online that wrapping them in a warm wet towel it will help it get more humid or something. When is it time to try the water test when you put them in water? Will candling be necessary? Haha sorry I am full of questions...

I ment is it ok to wrap them up in a warm towel

Okay. None are piped but they are vibrating in there so is it a good idea to add water? Its comptetly dry. Should I wrap the eggs ok n a warm wet paper towel?

Irs day 22. Still nothing. I see them wobbling occasionally, but no pips. Is it too dry in there? My incubator doesn't tell you the humidity level, but it says to add water to the second trough on day 18 and I did. I am about to like cry, its my first time incubating.

Hi! I am incubating two eggs right now and they are on day 19. Is there any possibility that I will get two girls?? I am pretty sure that there is a slim chance but has it happened before?

Alright thanks everyone!

I went over to my neighbors house earlier and her chickens hat some frostbite as well. I helped her treat them. First, she put on a layer of nosprin, and then some petroleum jelly over that. The first sign of frosbite is when the comb or waddle turns white, then picks up a grey/black pigment...

Okay, so I have a little coop with a small amount of chickens. I am incubating some eggs right now and they just have three more days! How exciting! What is making me nervous is if I get any boys. From what I have learned from searching the internet, I have picked up that when the chicks are a...

Yes, here is a picture of my automatic turner. The eggs are in the little end down, and when I candle them the embryo is at the big end.

Yes you place the eggs pointy end down in the carton or storing them and, if you have an automatic turner like mine, because the embryo will form at the larger end.

Oh my goodness thank you everyone for the awesome tips! I cant wait to see some furry little faces in four days or so! :)