Well, third broody did a bad job, , actually I think some of her buddies snuck additional eggs under her . She hatched out four perky chicks, I think they are 3 d'uccle and one mille fleur cochin. (SURPRISE, no Speckled Sussex chick, ) But there was one dead chick under when she got off...
Second broody is off and she hatched three out of six. One little Mille Fleur cochin didn't make it though . So she now has a Speckled Sussex (surprise surprise, they are everywhere here, lol) and an Orloff . My little white hen has chicks hatching today. Can't remember what eggs I put...
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Will your dog give birth close to the date or is more of a suggested date like with horses? Like my mare is due April 30th, but anytime from April 16-June practically is considered normal. Good luck with those pups, would love to see lots of pics, what kind are they?
I have one...
Got a note from the electric company that our power will be cut today for two hours. Any thoughts on how to keep the temp up. At least they are not on lock down, phew! they are only on day 12.
Should I worry, wrap the incubator in a blanket?
I can't think straight today, been on foal...
My last hatches went very well. My broody hatched 8 out of 10. My suro 20 hatched very well. Now it is full of Black Copper Morans eggs from my flock , due to hatch on the 30th. A few of my Mille Fleur cochins are also in there.
And I thought I would throw in this picture because the...
Well I have some of my own eggs in the lg set to hatch on April 7th. There are some BCM, Spangled Orloff, Speckled Sussex, Mille Fleur Cochin, Welsummer and Spangled OEG. Candled them and can see veining in most, except the BCM they are way too dark to see anything.
I am gathering eggs to put...