13th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along

[kurby22]

Dry hatch is going below the normal 40 to 50% humidity. going below 25% is bad so even with a "dry" hatch, you need to monitor humidity and add water to keep humidity in the 30% range.

I am sorry you lost them!

This is what I do as well! It runs daily around 29% so I add a tiny bit of water every few hours to raise it to 35%. I’ve had much better hatch rates since I quit trying to be at 45-50%. I never knew until last month that dry hatch meant not ADDING extra water but using natural humidity instead. So dry doesn’t reallllly mean dry. Very confusing terminology to those that interpret words as they’re meant to be interpreted

 

[twouglyducks]

Life has been chaotic. I just logged in for the first time in months to see this thread. We left 3 eggs under a stubborn broody silkie on 3/25 and there were two chicks on 4/14. They are such cute little mutts (as in color. They are 100% silkie)!!

 

[muddy75]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...e-easter-bunnys-candies.1520803/post-25607835

 

[Lyndzie]

My broody got up from the nest for a brief respite, so I took a peek at the clutch. Hatch day should theoretically be tomorrow.

Started with 8 eggs, the sneaky lady stole some more, two were removed when I candled around halfway, and here we are. 14 currently in the nest.

I also post on IG @little.blue.henhouse for those who like to fill their feed with chicken photos.

 

[Josip]

Whats wrong with this chick eyes.. it looks like he have cat eyes Shape i never saw this!

 

[kurby22]

Whats wrong with this chick eyes.. it looks like he have cat eyes Shape i never saw this!

Looks like maybe it got pecked in the eye? Could that be possible?

 

[Killyhawker]

Two Bobwhite so far!

 

[Josip]

Looks like maybe it got pecked in the eye? Could that be possible?

No it was Like right when was hatched, and both eyes are same

 

[ChickenCanoe]

We use the 250s, but I think I need to get some weaker ones for inside. I’ve been keeping bantys in the kitchen and it’s warmer than the washroom

IMHO, 250 is way too high in a smallish container in a house. I once went on a trip and left 2 chicks in a big bin under a 250w left for a friend to care for. The chicks cooked in there.

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My broody got up from the nest for a brief respite, so I took a peek at the clutch. Hatch day should theoretically be tomorrow.

Started with 8 eggs, the sneaky lady stole some more, two were removed when I candled around halfway, and here we are. 14 currently in the nest.

I also post on IG @little.blue.henhouse for those who like to fill their feed with chicken photos.

Mine are due tomorrow but some are already out. I know It has been about a degree or so high for the last week.
Are those lines signifying air cells?

 

[muddy75]

I’ve almost got my dux in a row!!