Operation LOCKDOWN is in effect! I candled all 30 eggs before setting them...8 were clear. So, 22 eggs went into lockdown. The wait begins...this is the hardest part It's nice to see everyones little fuzzy butts. Good luck to everyone
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As far as the chick...I would wait till it's been at least 24 hrs since he's hatched. The more he moves around, the more likely he'll wake up some of the others and cheer them on to come out. And I would give it until day25 before you give up. But that is just my opinion. I'm so...
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Daniellenoel, it is normal for them to move before hatching. My last hatch, I had an spin 45 degrees! That was probably a day and a half before it actually hatched. I hope they hatch out for all your little students. They will be so excited when it starts to happen. YOu might have...
It is so great to hear you all have hatching babies! I can't wait for Friday! We lockdown tomorrow evening.
My last two hatches have been late hatchers...so I figured my thermometer must be off. Hatched at 99.5-99.7. I bumped it up to 100.4. It's been steady the whole 17 days. I wonder if...
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I used the liners in the bottom of an apple box...produce section at the grocery store It was awesome! The chicks have plenty of room and the "divots" that hold the apples are perfect to hold the egg but not restrict it. Just a thought!
I'm in ...I have 30 eggs in the bator right now. Put them in last night. I've got 6 SLW, 5 BLRW, 1 Speckled Sussex, 2 BR/EE cross, 4 EE, 3 Salmon Favorelles, and 9 Cuckoo Marans. Most are from the March Egg Swap and some are from my own back yard. I believe they are due April 4th. Temps...