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

[Sally Sunshine]

I did weigh at the start and will weigh later today.

awesome!

I just pulled out 23 infertile eggs and set another 31 eggs. I'm praying this next batch will have higher fertility.

oh I hope so!!!!

 

[katiehumes]

I made two little nest box things to separate my eggs that I'm putting in lock down tonight. I was brain storming how I could imitate a mother hen and this is what I came up with. One is a Kleenex box and the bigger one Jimmy Dean sausage muffin box! I put fabric from an old sewing project in them though it might be more comfortable for the little chicks. Before I do this though I was wondering if it's not a good idea to have them in there like this. Just if it would interfere with humidity or ventilation. Any advice is welcome

 

[Sally Sunshine]

I made two little nest box things to separate my eggs that I'm putting in lock down tonight. I was brain storming how I could imitate a mother hen and this is what I came up with. One is a Kleenex box and the bigger one Jimmy Dean sausage muffin box! I put fabric from an old sewing project in them though it might be more comfortable for the little chicks. Before I do this though I was wondering if it's not a good idea to have them in there like this. Just if it would interfere with humidity or ventilation. Any advice is welcome

just be careful with anything solid, make sure of the temps inside the boxes and you should be ok. They are easy to overheat should you put them in the wrong spot.... Good luck!!!

 

[ozexpat]

a mixed basket of yesterdays hatch

i like the ventilation with baskets in my bator.

 

[katiehumes]

just be careful with anything solid, make sure of the temps inside the boxes and you should be ok.  They are easy to overheat should you put them in the wrong spot....  Good luck!!! 

I was wondering about that if I punched holes in the sides would that help the air flow?

 

[katiehumes]

a mixed basket of yesterdays hatch i like the ventilation with baskets in my bator.

So cute!

 

[sonoralinda]

I like the pink basket of chicks. That's a good idea. The dollar store should have some kind of little baskets. I hope I get some chicks to hatch out. Not due until I think the 28th. Yeah!

 

[ozexpat]

I like the pink basket of chicks. That's a good idea. The dollar store should have some kind of little baskets. I hope I get some chicks to hatch out. Not due until I think the 28th. Yeah!

just in time to clean and refil for easter hatch a long

 

[sonoralinda]

What kind are the chicks? I like the one with chipmunk stripes!

 

[ozexpat]

What kind are the chicks? I like the one with chipmunk stripes!

white rock, lavender orp, black jersey giant and rir/barred rock/BLR wyandotte mutt