𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 2𝐤22 ~ Flo's Hatch-A-Long ~

[All4Eggz]

Oh, I totally believe you. That’s why I intro’d with how my imagination just went into overdrive….

So here’s a tour of what I see. I copied your picture. Then I drew lines “just below” each horizontal line & “just to the right” of both vertical lines. The most prominent vertical line is how it passes just behind the vertical tail fin of the C-130!

Like I said initially, I am still having a seriously hard time UN-seeing the “fake lines” in your picture….. strange huh?
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It's like somebody took bright blue finger paint on their finger and drew a grid on your photo. Only they squiggled the top right line a bit.

Oh wow! I can see it now! That’s so cool!

 

[electrycmonk]

And now we return you to the hatching topic…..

Any update pancaking pics? “Candling pics”?

 

[JustBabyMargo]

LOL. My sister works at a Creperie. Maybe I'll call the hen "Crepes".

I'll make a poll after I get a few more name suggestions!

Ooh, I do like the names Pancake and Crepe. Otherwise, you could go with Meringue.

Anyway, I hope this hatch goes well! She’s adorable, and I can’t wait to see what her babies look like!

 

[All4Eggz]

And now we return you to the hatching topic…..

Any update pancaking pics? “Candling pics”?

I candled some of them today, and from what I can tell, the majority of the eggs appear to be infertile and not developing.
I really hope I’m wrong.

The picture below is showing which eggs I THINK are infertile/not developing and fertile/developing. Marked in green and red. I did not get a chance to candle the eggs in the top left, nor did I have a chance to take pictures. Hopefully I am able to do so tomorrow.

She got out of the nest today for about 10 minutes. She took a HUGE poop again, and very very smelly. Somewhat green; could this be a health issue?

Spoiler: poop photo

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Spoiler: another poop photo

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Here she is drinking some water:

Doing good!


ETA: I don't know why the photos are not cooperating by staying in the spoiler. One of the photos is for some reason attached below.

 

[All4Eggz]

Ooh, I do like the names Pancake and Crepe. Otherwise, you could go with Meringue.

Anyway, I hope this hatch goes well! She’s adorable, and I can’t wait to see what her babies look like!

Thank you!

 

[electrycmonk]

How many days along are you now (today)? Be realistic in your estimate here:
Potential Minimum days under her=
Potential Maximum days under her=

From what I have read & seen some eggs can be delayed as much as 3-5 days before you “start to see a hint” compared to other eggs placed under the hen on same day.

 

[All4Eggz]

How many days along are you now (today)? Be realistic in your estimate here:
Potential Minimum days under her=
Potential Maximum days under her=

From what I have read & seen some eggs can be delayed as much as 3-5 days before you “start to see a hint” compared to other eggs placed under the hen on same day.

They’ve been under her for about 4.5 days. I’m hoping to see some more development when I candle tomorrow and/or in the following week.

 

[All4Eggz]

Help name this mama!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/poll-help-name-my-broody-silkie.1511629/

 

[All4Eggz]

the majority of the eggs appear to be infertile and not developing.
I really hope I’m wrong.

I was wrong .

I apologize- the photo quality is terrible for some reason, so you probably can’t tell if the eggs do or don’t have development from the photos. I believe all but 1 or 2 were showing signs of development (veins, blood vessels, etc).

I also could not find my flashlight so I had to use whatever I had on hand…

I will hopefully take better pictures tonight, with a brighter flashlight.

Egg #1:

Egg #2:

Egg #3:

Egg #4:

Egg #5:

Egg #6:

Egg #7:

Egg #8

ETA: After reviewing the photos, it looks to me like eggs #3 and #7 are the only possible infertile/non-developing eggs.
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When she got up off the eggs, I saw her bottom was very wet and dirty… I felt the eggs, and they were a little wet…

There is no water inside the crate.. my question is: Is this natures way of “humidifying” the eggs? It seemed as if the hen was sweaty..?

At first, I thought one of the eggs broke… the eggs are all fine.

Then maybe I thought she pooped… no poop in the crate.


I cleaned out the wet hay and gave her new hay. Does anyone know what was going on?

Spoiler: Unrelated question

Today, one of the Delaware hens layed a weird egg. Just wondering if it’s anything to worry about? It just seemed strange to me..

REMINDER: If you have not yet voted for a name for this momma, please do so! Link was posted above.
Thanks!

 

[cherrynberry]

I was wrong .

I apologize- the photo quality is terrible for some reason, so you probably can’t tell if the eggs do or don’t have development from the photos. I believe all but 1 or 2 were showing signs of development (veins, blood vessels, etc).

I also could not find my flashlight so I had to use whatever I had on hand…

I will hopefully take better pictures tonight, with a brighter flashlight.

Egg #1:
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Egg #2:
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Egg #3:
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Egg #4:
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Egg #5:
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Egg #6:
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Egg #7:
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Egg #8
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When she got up off the eggs, I saw her bottom was very wet and dirty… I felt the eggs, and they were a little wet…

There is no water inside the crate.. my question is: Is this natures way of “humidifying” the eggs? It seemed as if the hen was sweaty..?

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At first, I thought one of the eggs broke… the eggs are all fine.

Then maybe I thought she pooped… no poop in the crate.


I cleaned out the wet hay and gave her new hay. Does anyone know what was going on?

Spoiler: Unrelated question

Today, one of the Delaware hens layed a weird egg. Just wondering if it’s anything to worry about? It just seemed strange to me..
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REMINDER: If you have not yet voted for a name for this momma, please do so! Link was posted above.
Thanks!

Hmm. The wet bottom is interesting. My broody never had that