Another Crazy Chicken Lady

[lobbstertael]

Hi there, I'm not new to chickens, just this board. I got hooked in my HS Biology class, and 22 years later I'm still crazy about chickens. I have an average backyard flock, an average countertop incubator, and have usually had good luck with my hatches. This year I had one failed hatch (too cold out before i gathered the eggs) and one disappointing hatch (old incubator? got 4 out of 40), so I bought myself a new incubator. This hatch is an improvement in percentages, but not numbers. 2 ducks out of 6, 3 chicks out of 22. What now? I guess I get an extra thermometer and test some things.

 

[Pork Pie]

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[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome! I hope that you get thing's figured out for a better hatch. Good luck!

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hello, and welcome to BYC! I use broody hens to hatch eggs, so I can't offer any advice.

 

[416bigbore]

Hello and welcome to BYC, You found an Awesome poultry Forum to be a part of with many great knowledgeable members who are more then willing to jump in and help you with any questions you may have.

 

[N F C]

It's nice to have you here, thanks for joining us!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC!
Where are you getting your eggs?

 

[Callender Girl]

Wow! Twenty-two years with chickens! Thanks for bringing a wealth of experience to this community.

Welcome to BYC, and best wishes with your hatchings.

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC We are happy you have joined us. Good luck with your hatches.