Greekbowhunter
Hatching
- Apr 7, 2020
- 4
- 3
- 8
Hello!
We have had a backyard flock for years now, but our first hatchlings (from our own hens) just started making their big entrance!
I'd be so thankful for any advice or links to help us ensure their survival and success!
They've been incubated in a Farm Innovators Model 4250 unit, and minimally candles/disturbed. Six have hatched, three have pipped but not hatched yet, and seven haven't pipped yet. However, we learned post fact that they should be incubated starting at the same time, not staggered by a day. Basically, we took all the eggs our hens layed for three days and added them to the incubator.
Thoughts on how to vaccinate/medicate and otherwise ensure minimal chick loss?
We have had a backyard flock for years now, but our first hatchlings (from our own hens) just started making their big entrance!
I'd be so thankful for any advice or links to help us ensure their survival and success!
They've been incubated in a Farm Innovators Model 4250 unit, and minimally candles/disturbed. Six have hatched, three have pipped but not hatched yet, and seven haven't pipped yet. However, we learned post fact that they should be incubated starting at the same time, not staggered by a day. Basically, we took all the eggs our hens layed for three days and added them to the incubator.
Thoughts on how to vaccinate/medicate and otherwise ensure minimal chick loss?