Anyone want to hatch with me? - Went in 01/16/14.

[howfunkyisurchicken]

I usually sell eggs and very occasionally chicks and pairs and trios, but my first few hatches will probably go back into my flock. We just recently moved and I only got to bring 5 of my chickens with me.
This first batch is just a test hatch, so I only put a dozen eggs in. The hens are picking up now, so I'm hoping for 30-40 for my next hatch. I can't wait for Sizzles either! My Silkie rooster has a vaulted skull, so huge crest, and nice type so I think he'll do alot to improve on my Sizzles...er, Sizzle

 

[cluckcluckluke]

Nice!

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I like silkies but have never owned one.lol.

Good luck with your flock

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[SilverDuck284]

Can a broody hatch join?

I caught on of my girls hording some eggs and decided to let her try to hatch them. I think they are on day 2.



How many eggs set: 6

Date they where set and when they will hatch: ~Feb 7

Breeds set: Buff Orpington

Posted, Pick up or own eggs: Own eggs

Bator(s) used or Broody Hen: First timer broody

 

[cluckcluckluke]

Can a broody hatch join?

I caught on of my girls hording some eggs and decided to let her try to hatch them. I think they are on day 2.



How many eggs set: 6

Date they where set and when they will hatch: ~Feb 7

Breeds set: Buff Orpington

Posted, Pick up or own eggs: Own eggs

Bator(s) used or Broody Hen: First timer broody

They most certainly can

Welcome.

Buff Orps. NICE

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LF or bantam?

 

[SilverDuck284]

I think they are just standard, They certainly aren't bantam! Lol.

 

[cluckcluckluke]

I think they are just standard, They certainly aren't bantam! Lol.

Yeah with BO's you should easily be able to tell.lol.

 

[IAEchickens]

Just set another 10 this morning. LF BOs for Feb 9. Candled several from the first set today. I think were on track. Hope we all stay on track!

 

[cluckcluckluke]

Just set another 10 this morning. LF BOs for Feb 9. Candled several today. I think were on track. Hope we all stay on track!

YAY. More BO's!!!

Good luck. Keep us updated.

 

[cluckcluckluke]

Really hot here the last few days. Having trouble keeping my room cool for the bator. On about 53% humidity, not as bad as last hatch but still high.

 

[howfunkyisurchicken]

Are you running your incubator dry? If so and your humidity is that high, put a few paper towels in there. They absorb some of the extra humidity. I have to do that sometimes. I add a sheet, wait a bit, then check it. If it still isn't low enough, add another sheet.
I try to keep mine at about 25-30%