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  1. cwrite

    DIary of a novice, shipped egg, broody hatch

    She's a beauty appps and looks like a real sweetie too! I'm not sure about the colour change as mine have done gone lighter or darker depending on breed.
  2. cwrite

    DIary of a novice, shipped egg, broody hatch

    Beautiful pics appps. I still think pullet. Her comb is small and very pale. She looks a lot like my favourite chick too even though they are supposed to be completely different breeds. Hmmm...
  3. cwrite

    DIary of a novice, shipped egg, broody hatch

    Teila, I wouldn't loose hope just yet. I'm no expert, but it still doesn't look that red to me. Two more week & it should be clear. She's so pretty!
  4. cwrite

    DIary of a novice, shipped egg, broody hatch

    Such cute pics & so nice that Penny is still friendly to you while she has a chick!
  5. cwrite

    DIary of a novice, shipped egg, broody hatch

    Well done Penny! And so thrilled for you. I look forward to some pics later.
  6. cwrite

    DIary of a novice, shipped egg, broody hatch

    Any peeps yet aaps? It seems the closer you get to hatch day the slower time moves. No sign of anything from mine & apparently Snowy didn't get the memo about talking to the chicks before they hatch. It's too quiet.
  7. cwrite

    DIary of a novice, shipped egg, broody hatch

    I'm glad you mentioned that bit about smooth surfaces. I hadn't even thought of it. Snowy has done the same thing. The eggs are directly on the bottom of the dog box & the hay is piled up in a circle around them & she sits on top like a lid. I wonder if it's because it is so hot here. The...
  8. cwrite

    DIary of a novice, shipped egg, broody hatch

    That's awesome! Only 11 more days for you.
  9. cwrite

    DIary of a novice, shipped egg, broody hatch

    That's a bit disappointing, but hopefully the eggs under Penny will show more obvious development. I am starting to think I should candle too, but might wait until day 14 just so that I only have to wait a week for the fluffballs. I keep telling myself not to be disappointed if some don't make...
  10. cwrite

    DIary of a novice, shipped egg, broody hatch

    I can't give you any advice since I have no experience with incubators, but I found this progression of egg development in candling pics & it looks like a blood ring is normal in the early days. Hopefully they were just slow starters...
  11. cwrite

    DIary of a novice, shipped egg, broody hatch

    That sounds like a great setup & she's such a pretty hen. Beautiful colouring!
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