BYC's 2021 Spooktacular Halloween Hatch-Along!

[Wickedchicken6]

My Serama eggs came a day early! Seller sent 6 extras . So I have 18 to set! I’m gonna let let sit due to shipping but I don’t think I can wait till the 10th. Only a couple had poo on them. Anyone have a good way to clean? Will they be ok to incubate? Just worried about any bad bacteria that might breed in the incubator

Some will dry wipe. Some set as is.
Some wash their hatching eggs according to protocols. It depends on what you're comfortable with.

For mine, I set as is. At least so far.

 

[Wickedchicken6]

Second batch should start hatching today.
One of the muscovy hatched hers yesterday.

Hoping to hear good things!

 

[Wickedchicken6]

Bummer! I’m out on this HAL

Her birds are in molt and didn’t have enough variety to send them this week. They’re shipping out next Tuesday or Wednesday.

Good luck with your hatches!

I'm so sorry that this didn't work out for you.
You're welcome to follow along!

 

[Wickedchicken6]

For everyone who's hatching plans didn't work out. And for anyone who has decided to wait for another HAL or for a better time of year to hatch....everyone is welcome to follow along, to learn, to see an assortment of cute baby birds or to see what it's all about.



Plus there are great contests to enter!!!

(A comprehensive list of rules, set date and contests are on page 1 for your perusal)

 

[Wickedchicken6]

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[FiestyFeathersFarm]

Some will dry wipe. Some set as is.
Some wash their hatching eggs according to protocols. It depends on what you're comfortable with.

For mine, I set as is. At least so far.

I ended up washing the poopy eggs with warm water I tried dry wiping but it was caked on pretty well Then I sprayed with 3% hydrogen peroxide and gently dried them. Hoping I didn’t screw em up but we shall see I suppose. I caught one rotten egg so I’m down to 17 which is fine cause she sent lots of eggstras.

 

[Wickedchicken6]

I ended up washing the poopy eggs with warm water I tried dry wiping but it was caked on pretty well Then I sprayed with 3% hydrogen peroxide and gently dried them. Hoping I didn’t screw em up but we shall see I suppose. I caught one rotten egg so I’m down to 17 which is fine cause she sent lots of eggstras.

So good you caught the rotten egg!
I believe those who wash use a warm temperature, so that's a good start.

 

[Poultrybonkers]

She does sell Seramas out of Idaho. Normally I buy them through ebay, but this was a replacement batch of potluck she was sending. She may have forgotten to send tracking info since it wasn’t through eBay. If that’s the case, they will be at the post office early tomorrow morning.

Ive gotten seramas from them before but was live chicks as i dont trust eggs those birds gave me silkied seramas until a coon wiped them out

 

[casportpony]

New Contest!


BYC's 2021 Spooktacular Halloween Hatch-Along—Trick or Treat & Count These Things that are Good to Eat!—How Many Hersey's Halloween Kisses?​

 

[Pensmaster]

Looks like 7 of 13 have externally pipped tonight. Due tomorrow