Diary & Notes ~ Air Cell Detatched SHIPPED Chicken Eggs for incubation and hatching

[Doug Hodges]

Quote: I don't have anything to weigh eggs with. I didn't add near the water this time on lockdown and Im going to release some more everytime it bumps above 70.

 

[cochins1088]

Quote:

Doug - Do you ever weigh your eggs? If it is a humidity issue, why not try weighing them once? It can be a pain, but I believe it's the most accurate way to monitor egg weight loss.

I don't have anything to weigh eggs with. I didn't add near the water this time on lockdown and Im going to release some more everytime it bumps above 70.

I'd recommend investing in a scale for your next hatch. You can get them fairly cheap.

I always weigh my goose eggs and valuable shipped eggs because it's so much more accurate.

Good luck with your hatch!

 

[Sally Sunshine]

Hi all.... I guess I have hours of catchup to do

My nutty kids today, finally had a good day! Cold in the pool but good day, yup yup!

 

[chickenpooplady]

Hi everyone! When I was turning the eggs a few days ago, I smelled something bad. I found the bad egg and removed it. It looked like it had never started developing.

Then yesterday was day 14 so I candled. I had to remove 2 more clears and a blood ring

So now I only have 8 out of the original 14 left in the incubator.

1 very early death (BCM)
1 blood ring with a dead embryo (EE)
3 scrambled yolks from shipping (All BCM)
1 stinker that was not developing (BCM)

In the incubator I still have.

1 EE
2 SC (these look very healthy. They have bright red veins and movement!)
5 BCM (I saw movement in a few)

So does this all sound normal or am I doing something wrong?

 

[maryhysong]

Hi everyone! When I was turning the eggs a few days ago, I smelled something bad. I found the bad egg and removed it. It looked like it had never started developing.

Then yesterday was day 14 so I candled. I had to remove 2 more clears and a blood ring

So now I only have 8 out of the original 14 left in the incubator.

1 very early death (BCM)
1 blood ring with a dead embryo (EE)
3 scrambled yolks from shipping (All BCM)
1 stinker that was not developing (BCM)

In the incubator I still have.

1 EE
2 SC (these look very healthy. They have bright red veins and movement!)
5 BCM (I saw movement in a few)

So does this all sound normal or am I doing something wrong?

if they were shipped eggs, about normal; they get so scrambled up by the PO it's a wonder any hatch at all

 

[Sally Sunshine]

Quote: I hope I see them hatching as I read!!! awesome packaging!

Quote: I NEED THAT! OMG! knowing me I am allergic to something in it : (

When I first moved to Tn, my father hatched around 75 babies for me and I raised them from day old, as they got older I started letting them out of the coop and letting them free range. It worked out good for the first year, but then a couple of the neighbors dogs came in and cleaned me out in 5 minutes. I cried like a baby and swore I would never do it again. Here I am 10 years later and I am starting all over again. This time I am putting them in runs, no free ranging on my farm anymore, and hopefully with them being in the runs attached to the coops I won't have to worry about Chicken snakes getting my eggs.

Dogs can be horrible, people are so ignorant to keeping dogs on their own property, most don't realize they are liable if they destroy our flocks!

I got this note from DS's school today. I glanced at it and thought "What on earth did Sally do at X's school?" Then I twigged.

HA!

hi, sometime we use bar soap to help keep predators away. Deer dont seem to like the smell of irish spring, we would hang it on a tree or post and every once in a while rub it... cause the outside gets funky and it help renew the scent. I havent done it in a while though and it was mostly for deer. The fox here dont mind us, we had one run between us and our shed (about 15 feet apart) while we were sitting around a bonfire with our dogs...they will be our biggest problem.

I have heard of this as well! Never had to do it though, but I wish I would have thought of it at my old house with my garden!

I just cleaned the incubator; none of my BCM's hatched

Three came so close but never internally pipped. Having hatching withdrawl!! Is there a group for that?

oh NO! calling all eggs, gracie needs eggies!

I think a hawk got my favorite Juvenile today or last nite! Tina...she was my fav of the juvies since she was the only one that let me pet her and such..and she was out of my first ever hatch!! I hope she's just hiding and comes out..I worked last nite and Mike locked them up for me...and didn't count...so he's not sure if they were all in for the nite or not!

YAY!! Mike doesn't know which one she is..but we're back to havin 16 chickies runnin around soooo she must've just been REALLY good at hiding!!! So happy!!

wait, so no hawk? YAY!!!

Shipped eggs came yesterday. Disappeared in the postal system for 24 hours - frustrating.

Slight corner crush on the box. I was expecting very well wrapped eggs. I got 24 eggs wrapped in papertowels, put in 1/2 egg cartons on their sides in the box. Box was carefully marked "this side up" which kept eggs on their sides..... Was expecting more the bubble wrap, double box, eggs right side up technique, silly me.

3 eggs broken, so had mess to deal with. Few good air cells, couple saddles and some loose. Couldn't tell on several, hoping not scrambled.
Let sit, big side up, for over 24 hours, in 70 degree room, before putting in incubator. Incubator has been right one, so I'm trying putting them in room temp incubator and then letting everything warm up together.

I won't start turning for at least 5 days.

This will be an interesting hatch (I hope we have a hatch). Not only dealing with shipped eggs that had a rough trip, but we are at 8,500 feet which presents it's own challenges with eggs from lower altitude.

I have a feeling the postal system looses ALOT of things! I am so sorry, you should contact them about the shipping methods, did you use the shipping letter that oz wrote? its in the hatching 101 article if you need it, grab it and edit, and don't be afraid to ASK for the way you want your eggs! awwwww

 

[Sally Sunshine]

Thanks and what an awesome post!!

Happy Bday to your DD a little late!

Greetings earthlings

After a 14 hr direct flight I had a moment of panic when the golf bag was a no show. It was found an hr later and cleared customs along with a TV box full of eggs.

I have a busy day. The sun just came up. I have a flight to Bacolod, a dash for supplies and then if I have the energy a 3 hr drive home. If not I will sleep 10 hrs and leave at 3AM.

I am glad I made it.

Just watched my barred rock chase a squirrel up the fence and out of her back yard. She runs a tight ship . . . "Ain't nobody got time for that!" says Gertrude. ;D

And I love my sweet EE who comes and snuggles in my lap to take a nap!

I love my barreds, but they are too pecky of my little ones I added, the spoiled brats!

Quote: oh no!!!!

Pleased to say I finally got my Turkey eggs. But a big disappointment as I was only given 4 eggs. Apparently they lost track of which were which??? I would have only got 3 but I asked if I could take one from the nest. I tried to candle a few to try catch one about half way through or so as my parents leave for the UK again in just under two weeks. I didn't get one
Far along tthough as I felt kinda awkward with someone watching over me and there were 15 odd eggs in the nest. I really wanted to candle that egg again tonight but my phone which the flash with the app the strongest flashlight works fantastic, died and gave up the ghost today. So mad too as I had a number with someone who I might have got Cochin eggs off was in there :0(

I would give you my three turkey if you were close! The one hisses at me I swear! its only 3 weeks the turd!

Today's Summary 5/24/13


chicksooner suggested sav a chic for eyes on sunday ...anyone else have any ideas ?
doug also has a sick chick and gave sav a chick n probiotics...
i have one sick and lost one but totally unrelated incidents..the one i lost had issues from the beginning ...
hill suggested Nutridrench for the sick chick
and said its available at amazon.com

cochins was surpised at the lack of posts as was I
the first of the two chicks has a ruptured yolk and the second one has a "kink" in its neck

sumi wished us a good morning and suggested an egg yolk mixed with water for the sick chick and some sav a chick as well

kaybee has insomnia right along with me
hill suggested valerian root, chamomile and peppermint

Sumi and I both have snorer Dhs and we both agree that chickens help a lot when stressed

tony says beer can chickens are the best and candled eggs and had one blood ring to toss and one that seems a little behind in development and OH NO !!

has a fox hanging around )and says it will be hanging on his wall if he gets a chance)

gracie made some suggestions about keeping the fox away on post 16553 and hopes sally has a fun break, oz has a safe trip - He did arrive safely - and that chicks do ok and everyone has a happy friday !!

Sumi had a moment lol see post 16554

mollybuck - WELCOME !!!! - suggested soap on a tree or post

RenneRae has one hatched serema but not the other and silkies haven't pipped yet ... very nerve wracking I agree.. hang in there Renne !!

sharron says dont rush and hang in there as well

gracie didn't have any BCMs hatch and is going thru withdrawal - cochins suggested :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/569950/incubators-anonymous

mikkles thought a chicken was lost but apparently she is back !! YAY !!

DeerFangRanch - Welcome - had some shipped eggs issue and is still hoping for a good hatch !!

doug went to look for pips and found a hatched chick instead .. tony ask what is that number 500?

Oz thought oops is that for me lol

lizanne hatched her first shipped eggs weeks ago and only 2 hatched ... but she just got some in that look good

OZ let us know that other than a moment of panic over a missing golf bag that showed up he is safe and sound at his destination
and can't wait to see the kiddos and mrs oz

kaybee watched the barred rock hen chase a squirrel out of her back yard and loves her EE that likes to snuggle

sharron has well packaged eggs that the po destroyed there as well ....

Tony's chickens are causing him a bit of confusion and trouble lol ..and we love them simply jusy because tony

gardeningmama is glad oz made it safely back to the wife and kiddos and yes we all wish a happy happy birthday to that precious little girl he has !!!

HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY FROM THE WHOLE BARNYARD BUNCH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For Now

Secretary Silver

AWESOMENESS as usual Silver!!!!

 

[Sally Sunshine]

Boots for curled toes. I hope it works! Its having trouble walking around in these things is that normal? Almost like trying to walk in a set of swimming flippers.

oh NO! curled toes?? I have yet to have one on my silkies! had one on my cochin, and then on those BCM I hatched! awwwww I hope she is doing better!

My Heritage Dellies from Paul Harter. There actually a bit bigger now. This when I first put them out.

awwwwww look at that feathering!

A new meaning for a box of chicken. 48 chicks and 3 turkey poults

Going to have to start culling.

The buffs follow me everywhere. I guess I brought it on. I drop them some feed.

HOLY DOUGNESS!! CHICK HAVEN! love it!

My.morning started off really gross. my stupid broody hen jumped nesting boxes and i didn't realize it, and collected eggs, very excited thinking my Wheaton AMs were laying.( you probably know were this is going

) well i was fixing breakfast before and cracked open the egg and the was a cooking chick :0 grossed me the heck out. now im going to try and break this crazy nest jumping hen, no chicks for her due to stupidity. hope everyone else is having a better day.

oh Mich! gross me out, gag me with a spoon!

That happened to me once. My MIL gave us some eggs and I boiled one. When I peeled it... Luckily the egg was in the fridge for days before, so it was dead already, but still. I didn't eat eggs for a long time after that.

SHE DID that on purpose! HA!

is this a serama?

 

[Sally Sunshine]

SALLY!!!!

Water's risin!

Seriously though, we have flood warnings and the rivers are almost over. And it's trying to snow

A late May Noreaster.

OH THIS is a cool set! love it!!

Missed 1000+ posts...
HELLO CHICKEN WORLD!
I LOVE SPRING!
I also love the fact that my coop is almost finished! When my dad is finished with it (kind of gave up on building it by myself) it will be as sturdy and safe as a bomb shelter! He is going to even cover the whole thing in the material they use to make the "giant marshmallows in the fields," so no wind and water can get in. Also, there is going to be shingles, and a netting over top of the run! I am now just waiting for him to get home. He lives in the middle of Canada!

3DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD Love ya girl! YAY for dad!!

This is the Silver Sebright mixed with a polish roo... for now its very cute.

the two Silks. I fixed the boots a bit better. What color will these be? any guess?

two darker serama chicks. also the sweetest of all hatched!

the two gold Serama's. one has a white fluff butt. these two are feisty!

I had a silky hatch and die...the saddle air cell one. lots of blood and goo. it didn't look right either. kind of mushed.
the silverish silky with the boots pipped the wrong end all the way on the bottom of the egg. I was picking it up to see if
it was alive and turned it over to candle and there was a head mashed on the bottom end, side down. it was weak and gasping so I cracked the egg a bit and it fell out the rest of the way. Its the one with curled toes. It is perked up now, although walking duck like. Lol. I'm going to count the hatch as successful. I lost several silks but I truly don't think I could have done any different. Blaming shipping!

Gorgeous chickies!! Congrats!!

 

[Sally Sunshine]

I am not sure if anyone needs any help or answers, there was a lot of questions while I was gone! Quiet before I left though! wtheck!

Post if you still have questions and I sowwwwwwyyyy : ( I soooo needed time at the beach even though it was freezing and rainy!