August Hatch-A-Long

[sahmhomesteader]

Hey everyone, I have a broody speckled sussex sitting on 4 eggs. This is my first time ever hatching eggs! I am so excited. I wasn't really sure she was broody at first so I am not sure what day development wise it is. My guess is they are between 12 and 15 days. Is it ok to candle them at this point? I haven't had a light to do this until today or I would have done it sooner...

 

[FarmgateTx]

Quote: We have just two golden wayndottes and both are hens. When my wife starts her breeding program, she will be looking for more.

 

[FarmgateTx]

We have had 8 out of 12 eggs hatch so far. Two of the eggs will not have any chance of hatching and two have movement inside. 66% so far is not bad on first hatching.

 

[howfunkyisurchicken]

Just wanted to share. This is Dottie, my mottled Cochin. She's sitting on 6 Silkie/Sizzle eggs. This is her first time and she's doing a wonderful job so far! I think one of my Silkie hens is also going broody, it's a good thing I like baby chicks!

 

[howfunkyisurchicken]

We have had 8 out of 12 eggs hatch so far. Two of the eggs will not have any chance of hatching and two have movement inside. 66% so far is not bad on first hatching.

Congrats! 66% isn't bad at all

 

[StarMeKritten]

I did finally candle my eggs the other night. I just never got around to posting the results. I'm still unsure of a few of my blue and green eggs. I had 11 definite duds that I pulled out. I'm incubating eggs from fairly new layers, so that doesn't really surprise me. It looks like I have a 1-2 girls that haven't gotten friendly with the boys yet. I keep eyeing my extra eggs on the counter and the extra space in my incubator... but staggering my hatches that much would be bad.. so I'd have to set up one of my other incubators to use as a hatcher.. and if I'm going to have to set up a second incubator, it would just make more sense to fill it with all 4 dozen eggs that are sitting on my counter, right??

 

[howfunkyisurchicken]

Hey everyone, I have a broody speckled sussex sitting on 4 eggs. This is my first time ever hatching eggs! I am so excited. I wasn't really sure she was broody at first so I am not sure what day development wise it is. My guess is they are between 12 and 15 days. Is it ok to candle them at this point? I haven't had a light to do this until today or I would have done it sooner...

Welcome! I would candle them and remove any clears/quitters to make more room for eggs that are developing. Best of luck!

 

[Iko127]

OMG, OMG!!!

I have 4 little bundles of joy, with 3 more still to hatch under my broody!! 2 silkies or sizzles (1 grey and 1 multi coloured) and 2 multi coloured frizzles so far. They are so tiny and fluffy and absolutely adorable!! *squeals*

Also... Crackle has pipped in the incubator!

Come on little one, I'm impatiently waiting here! Soooo eggcited!!!!

Yay!!! Congrats!! So happy for you

 

[Iko127]

The first chick that hatched with my broody wyandotte, Sammy. A little multi coloured silkie or sizzle that we have dubbed "Friday". Sooo cute!

6 out of 8 have arrived now. Hurry up little chicklets!

Crackle update: Definitely unzipping now and going super well! Cheeping lots.

How adorable!!!! So cute!! I can't wait for mine

 

[Iko127]

We have just two golden wayndottes and both are hens. When my wife starts her breeding program, she will be looking for more.

I love my wyandottes but just getting into it. I have the blue laced red but really would like to have a breeding pair of black wyandottes.