- Mar 1, 2008
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On day 14 when we received our eggs for the 4H project, I had trouble getting the temp right. It was 104 or 105 when I came home after thinking it was set right (should be set at 102 or 103), so I don't know how long it was there. Also, while trying to get it right and taking a phone call, it got up to 107 briefly before I realized I was turning the thermostat the wrong way (maybe just a minute to 5 minutes--not sure). After having the temp right since, day 18 today, I've worried about the chicks. I've tried candling and since they are brown eggs, I can only make out the air cell and the rest just looks dark. Some are lighter feeling than others. Any ideas on how to put my fears to rest? I'm having dreams about these little guys not making it and the maternity insticts to protect them have really kicked in!
I guess in the next few days I'll either hear pips or not!
Also, is it possible to determine breed by egg color/size/specking? I was told that they were either Cornish or an assortment. It looks like an assortment (big/small/speckled/light brown/dark brown). I was going to take them to a Cornish farm, but if they are not, I need to make other plans, which shouldn't be an issue--I'd just like to be prepared. We have an assortment of chicks on order after these are delivered, but we may keep some.
Thanks,
Jenny
I guess in the next few days I'll either hear pips or not!
Also, is it possible to determine breed by egg color/size/specking? I was told that they were either Cornish or an assortment. It looks like an assortment (big/small/speckled/light brown/dark brown). I was going to take them to a Cornish farm, but if they are not, I need to make other plans, which shouldn't be an issue--I'd just like to be prepared. We have an assortment of chicks on order after these are delivered, but we may keep some.
Thanks,
Jenny
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