BYC Valentine's Day Hatch-a-Long

[Debbie292d]

My first one just hatched! 6 to go! Do I leave the empty eggshell there?

Yes. They won't hurt anything. You don't want to open it in case others are pipped. Congrats!

 

[jrwill13lv]

39 Fluffy butts Some more pictures as promised

 

[GracePoultry]

39 Fluffy butts Some more pictures as promised View attachment 4050471View attachment 4050472View attachment 4050473

so cute!

 

[Debbie292d]

39 Fluffy butts Some more pictures as promised View attachment 4050471View attachment 4050472View attachment 4050473

Gorgeous!

 

[SourRoses]

For some reason many of mine this hatch have been pipping on the wrong end. One I had to help, as the giant porthole she made was letting the membrane stick to her down around the exposed area. Now yet another new pip is on the pointy end
It has to be from the turner not working for those 3 days in the middle of incubation.

Anyway, I found this cool new chick starter at TSC and just knew the babies would love it.
My adults love the layer pearls which are supposed to be for Susie, who never understood Oyster Shell, but they all seem to think the round shape is amazing.

So I offered it to the fluffed babies and they knew at first sight that it was food while it was in the dish and I didn't have to spread it on papertowel for them to stick their toes in! Plus, no dust, every kibble is the same.

 

[Happy Novogens]

Yes. They won't hurt anything. You don't want to open it in case others are pipped. Congrats!

Thanks!
This one is so active, moving the unhatched eggs all over, lol.

 

[Debbie292d]

For some reason many of mine this hatch have been pipping on the wrong end. One I had to help, as the giant porthole she made was letting the membrane stick to her down around the exposed area. Now yet another new pip is on the pointy end
It has to be from the turner not working for those 3 days in the middle of incubation.

Anyway, I found this cool new chick starter at TSC and just knew the babies would love it.
My adults love the layer pearls which are supposed to be for Susie, who never understood Oyster Shell, but they all seem to think the round shape is amazing.

So I offered it to the fluffed babies and they knew at first sight that it was food while it was in the dish and I didn't have to spread it on papertowel for them to stick their toes in! Plus, no dust, every kibble is the same.

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Ooh, I've been tickled feeding everyone the Kalmbach's Flock Maker crumbles as it's one feed for every age, but this being 24% might be better for silkie chicks. I'll have to check the other ingredients to compare but I'm sure it's good in that area too!

I'm not keeping any of this batch of chicks, so it doesn't matter now, but in the future I may keep some so may want to switch to this. Thank you!

 

[SourRoses]

Ooh, I've been tickled feeding everyone the Kalmbach's Flock Maker crumbles as it's one feed for every age, but this being 24% might be better for silkie chicks. I'll have to check the other ingredients to compare but I'm sure it's good in that area too!

I'm not keeping any of this batch of chicks, so it doesn't matter now, but in the future I may keep some so may want to switch to this. Thank you!

No problem, I was pretty excited when I saw it and bought both bags on the shelf.
Mine aren't Silkies, but I used to get a starter by Flock Party (not treats) that had 22% protein and they liked the taste better, but I haven't seen it in a while. It seemed to make a difference in growth when they were excited about the food. Just used it until they got to the messy age then switched to All Flock / 20% Grower.

I think that extra Thiamine, Vit E, and Selenium in there could benefit all chicks, too.

 

[Grandma The Chicken]

Awe! Any particular reason you can share or just cuz?

In my area, we are only allowed to have 4 chickens and no roosters. Honestly for me, I don't see the point of a lot of chickens besides egg production. I'm perfectly fine with my 4 chickens.

 

[jrwill13lv]

40 Fluffy butts!!!!!! I thought it was over but I kept the last of the eggs in the incubator that didn't hatch, just in case. More pictures.