Broody Hen Thread!

[Hannahs Hollow]

1 egg has hatched and the other is peeping too! What a surprise to wake up to.

 

[ChelseysChicken]

1 egg has hatched and the other is peeping too! What a surprise to wake up to.

YAY!

 

[soldonold]

My first hen,her first clutch. We are oh so proud of OUR babies

They are so adorable!! Congratulations!!

 

[soldonold]

Congratulations!! They are totally adorable!

 

[ChelseysChicken]

Thanks

 

[glebreton]

My eggs are at day 7 and I candled them. Don't know what I am doing but I tried anyway. A couple of eggs had some vein development in a fairly clear blob. I am hopeful with these. Some had what looked like a dark pool at the low side of the egg and clear above when the egg is rotated. These I am doubtful about. Others I really couldn't see much at all due to dark brown and green shells. Guess I'll just have to wait it out!

 

[Hannahs Hollow]

Oh no... My second egg has not hatched. No more peeping or movement. Going to give it a few days....

 

[Hannahs Hollow]

I'm in love....

 

[Lady of McCamley]

Oh no... My second egg has not hatched. No more peeping or movement. Going to give it a few days....

It is hard work hatching...they often peep, pip, and then rest for extended periods. Keep hope.
Lady of McCamley

 

[Lady of McCamley]

My eggs are at day 7 and I candled them. Don't know what I am doing but I tried anyway. A couple of eggs had some vein development in a fairly clear blob. I am hopeful with these. Some had what looked like a dark pool at the low side of the egg and clear above when the egg is rotated. These I am doubtful about. Others I really couldn't see much at all due to dark brown and green shells. Guess I'll just have to wait it out!

Sounds like a good assessment...2 clearly viable, 2 very doubtful (that shadow on the bottom that moves is usually a dud)...and those you can't tell....try a brighter flash light, that might help.

But hey...you know you've got at least 2

....and likely more.

Lady of McCamley