Sorry I let the ball drop on this thread.
I haven't replied earlier because I wanted to make sure I was cooled down, and didn't say anything that would make the situation worse. I don't really want to go into details, however I will no longer be posting on this board. I find there are a group...
Thanks Cyn. You've had a successful hatch or two so I value you advice.
So I can remove chicks once they are dry, but not when an egg is starting to zip.
The brooder should be set up at 95 deg, right. I'm using a 30 gal rubbermaid tub w/heatlamp, shelf liner covered with paper towel on the...
I feel so sad for your daughters, thats tuff on kids :aww
I just don't understand people that could do that. My Rotty was dumped. She showed up at my place all dirty and thin seven years ago. Now as I sit here she's on my bed sleeping, and a little overweight too. So sometimes rescues work, ya...
You know me well PC. I have a big sign next to the bator that says "Keep Your Hands Off!!!!" I'm the only one here til Sunday. That tells who who the sign is meant for.
Just so I have it right:
Don't open the lid until day 22 (24hrs after they hatch)
I want to get this right, and I'm a little...
Welcome, glad you stopped by.
I can't add anything to what MissPrissy said, she knows her stuff.
Was wondering though, were abouts you from in Illinois. I'm near LaSalle-Peru area. Only a hand full of us from Illinois so it's good to see another.
Bob
Ok, Now what do I do. I'm into day 19. I have read every post, been to chat, and looked at brown eggs laying on shelve lining at leat 100 times. Maybe someone could twitch there nose for me and make it day 21.
Thanks
How you doin Henretta?
Henrietta, Oh great, now I know what I have to look forward to. The hatcher is in a room just off the kitchen and my computer is upstairs in my room. I have found a reason to go downstairs about every 15 min so far this evening. Its gonna be a long couple of nights. Good Karma to you, lets us...
Thanks you guys, I'm trying to keep myself busy with other stuff, but it ain't workin
Okichick, I am so sorry. I'll bet you'll have better luck next time. I haven't checked your & PC's post I'll have to go there now to find out what happened. I really feel bad for you. :aww
Bob
Julie I'll...
Dang, I moved from McKeesport, Pa a number of years ago. Western Pa is about a eight hour drive from here, but you do have the kind of chickens I like.
Never been to a NASCAR Race, watched one on TV for about a half hour. Got Dizzy.
Don't think I've drank a twelve pack of beer in my whole...
Ok, Its finally day 18. A couple more to go.
I took the eggs out of the egg cartons and laid them on their side directly on the shelve lining stuff.
Added a bunch more water, to increase humidity.
Water weasel temp = 100.2
Humidity = 67
The next ting I'm looking for is rocking, the eggs will...
lannabun, "cant belive im missin out .."
We will be starting another one March 1st. Everything will be done the same as outlined by KSAcres for the February swap. Hope to see you then, we'd love to include some of your eggs in the swap. , and you could get some new chicks.