Double yolker on day 14

[98Luna]

I set a double yolker 14 days ago. I just candled it, and I see lots of veins. I comparison to two other eggs of the same age, I think it looks good. I see dark, thick veins and two big yolk/chick masses. Air cell looks good, same as any others I've hatched successfully. It is either barred rock X barred rock cross OR barred rock X white leghorn. I'm crossing my fingers for this one!

 

[howfunkyisurchicken]

Pay close attention to that one at hatch time. One air cell will probably cause problems for two chicks and they'll likely need some help. Good luck!

 

[98Luna]

I'm on school holidays on hatch day and for two days after, so I'll have plenty of time to hover over the incubator. I have performed three assisted hatches, two being successful. I surprise myself with my patience sometimes.

 

[98Luna]

Okay, so it's going into lockdown later today. I candled last night, and looks pretty good. Only a little space left, and I can see thick red veins. Air cell looks alright, a bit on the small side, but that's the norm for mine. The about double in size on the last few days. Fingers crossed it works out!

 

[seminolewind]

I will be waiting!!!!!

 

[howfunkyisurchicken]

Me too!

 

[98Luna]

Me too!

If any of them survive, do you think Gemini would be a good name? I'm open for suggestions!

 

[Sonia]

Gemini sounds good, or maybe yin and yang if they both survive

 

[98Luna]

Day 20! Still looks alright, no internal pip or anything, same with the other egg though. I have the temperature a smidge low though, so they always hatch around day 22. And technically, they're on day 19.5, so I'm calm and patient. For now.

 

[howfunkyisurchicken]

I love Gemini and Yin and Yang!

Still crossing my fingers for your chickies!