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

[ozexpat]

Looks like we're going to have ducks sooner than expected. Went and checked on the humidity just now and found a pip. They were due Monday? The temperature was spot on

pip to hatch could be a day. you are not too early.

my chickens always start late on day 19

 

[sumi]

I wasn't expecting anything to happen before Monday/Tuesday. I would've locked down earlier if I knew they were going to this! My chicken eggs in this 'bator started hatching on day 21. Same temp. Ah well, not complaining. I was looking forward to see the duck-ducks

How are you feeling, Oz?

 

[ozexpat]

How are you feeling, Oz?

Any better and I would be accused of being on happy pills. Thanks for asking

 

[silver1313]

Glad oz is better
and to see that halo seems to be perking up and not as bad
look at all the new babies !!!!

Went down and helped my sister with dad and the kids
came back with ..the happy pup i took down, 4 new chicks sis got for me at TSC - 2 with feefer feet, one chipmunky one, and a pink skinned nn, 3 ducks- 2 khaki campbell (sp) and a peking .. all about 2 months old i think, and 2 bantam hens to take home to tiny and daffy.... leave it to my sister to love me with birds lol
but dad is recovering good and mom is settled into a permanent room in the nursing home.... soon and i am hoping withing 24-48 hours - i can head home to my family in pa !!!! yay !!!

 

[sumi]

Quote: LOL I'm glad to hear that!

 

[Roxannemc]

you know I keep running into people that wait to let their chickens out in the morning! It makes sense to let them in a bit so that everyone gets bored and lays eggs before heading out to forage. Anyone else read this or know this? LOL I am always a late bloomer here

Sounds reasonable My coops are small tractors so i hate to leave them in any length of time once they are up and mine never lay in the am early
Like 8;30 today.... no eggs noon ok.
Well if they had to stay in though maybe would get bored and lay.

 

[ozexpat]

every now and then you come across a thread worth sharing

this one is a gem

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/750468/new-australian-hatching-mystery-egg-at-home

 

[Jotaylor]

Rockashelle, I have a baby that looks just like that but her neck isn't quite as bad. I guess I am making a little box contraption too! thanks for the pictures!

 

[Sally Sunshine]

Quote: he is up and about still sleeping alot, I think the extras have given a boost, I dip his beak every hour or so.

did yours bust yolk sack? or just sticky?

 

[Sally Sunshine]

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