Dixie Chicks

[hennible]

Don't fret Briard
Just watch those air cells

 

[BriardChickens]

I'll try and take some pictures tonight

 

[bamadude]

Really? And then turn it up to 60% for hatching?

I usually raise humidity to 60-65% on day 19

 

[bamadude]

Anybody know a good source for lavander ams?

 

[Beer can]

Anybody know a good source for lavander ams?

Have u checked this thread?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/683425/lavender-ameraucana-breeders-unite/1260

 

[Alaskan]

Well, got my chicks this morning...

In a damaged box and 13 chicks missing from it.

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I too, incubate in the 20 to 30 range (though right now, with NO added water, my incubator says it is at 40%).

If the air cell at 3 days before hatch is larger than it should be, I add water then...... if the air cell is smaller than it should be I don't add water until right about when I think the internal pips are happening (maybe 12 hours before expected hatch).

 

[Amberjem]

@RavynFallen has lav americana's


I'm with @bamadude on this one.. I keep my humidity from 25 until day 19 then up it to 60/65

 

[bamadude]

@RavynFallen: could you pm @beesong about your lav am eggs? She is looking for some.

 

[BriardChickens]

I too, incubate in the 20 to 30 range (though right now, with NO added water, my incubator says it is at 40%).

If the air cell at 3 days before hatch is larger than it should be, I add water then...... if the air cell is smaller than it should be I don't add water until right about when I think the internal pips are happening (maybe 12 hours before expected hatch).

 

[Alaskan]

The air cell increases in size throughout incubation.

The air cell gets bigger as the egg looses weight (which is why it is more accurate to weigh your eggs)