August Hatch-A-Long

[ChickenCanoe]

We are going to try the dry method. no added water unless humidity reaches below 30%. We also got it steady temp at 100-101, which is perfect for still air incubators. I am adding the eggs tonight, We are doing a small batch, 5 eggs. I will be happy if 1 hatches.

100-101 is perfect at the top of the egg. So that's something to consider, where the thermometer is located.

Is it too late to hop on the wagon? I'm setting some blue barnevelder eggs tonight. Gonna try the dry hatch method as well. Here's hoping for a good hatch!

Are your barney eggs dark?

 

[jaymeellis06]

One my chicks that hatched last night! Partridge cochin i believe. Still have three that are in the process of hatching and two more that i am waiting to start.

 

[kada6305]

100-101 is perfect at the top of the egg. So that's something to consider, where the thermometer is located.
Are your barney eggs dark?

The temp is taken right beside the eggs at egg level We added our eggs today...Is it hatch day yet?? LOL

One my chicks that hatched last night! Partridge cochin i believe. Still have three that are in the process of hatching and two more that i am waiting to start.

Oh yay!! Congrats on the hatch

 

[jaymeellis06]

Thanks, this was my first successful hatch, so im pretty excited i got at least one chick. Anxious for the others!

 

[darkbluespace]

One my chicks that hatched last night! Partridge cochin i believe. Still have three that are in the process of hatching and two more that i am waiting to start.

So cute, what an adorable face!

 

[darkbluespace]

I have 2 of these but they haven't been very reliable for me.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-Watt-In...914?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35c8eed0d2

That is pretty spendy, especially if they don't work well! I bought a computer fan for 5.99 at best buy, 12 V cord at the goodwill for 2.99 and the thermostat for less than $15. I wire the thermostat to an extension cord so I can change heat sources or just unplug things to rearrange... the thermostat works great!

 

[StarMeKritten]

Is it too late to hop on the wagon? I'm setting some blue barnevelder eggs tonight. Gonna try the dry hatch method as well. Here's hoping for a good hatch!

Welcome! Barnvelders are beautiful. I hope you have a great hatch!

One my chicks that hatched last night! Partridge cochin i believe. Still have three that are in the process of hatching and two more that i am waiting to start.

That is so cute! I hope she has friends to play with soon.

 

[Puddin Fluff]

Congrats to all on successful hatches. I think my las one just popped ou. I ended up with 9 Phoenix, 3 buttercups, 1 silkie, 1 spanish, 3 backyard banties and 1 (adopted) duckling.

Not the best pic but my computer is down and that was from my tablet camera.

 

[Yara]

Here are the barnevelder eggs. Sorry for the horrible light. I have 19 other eggs that will be a barnyard mix. I'm so nervous that I'm gonna botch this. Reading and praying!

 

[kada6305]

Day 1 for us...Candled...not sure what I am looking for? Will the air sac appear later on?