Sadly a broody gave up her clutch over the weekend and these eggs were very close to hatching. Ironically I was processing broilers and was very busy so I gathered the four eggs and put them in my pants pockets (sweat pants). I switched the incubator on to let it warm up but had no idea if the eggs were still live. They were cold when I collected them.
I carried the eggs around most of the day then left them in the incubator.
This morning there was peeping. One of four has hatched, a nice dark colored chick. Hopefully more, these are true araucana. The hatchling seemed strong and has making happy noises and wanted me to stay but I had to go to work.
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Well, it looks like this one is going to be a lone ranger. The other eggs are quiet. It's cute as a button though, seems to like sitting in the food dish.
I carried the eggs around most of the day then left them in the incubator.
This morning there was peeping. One of four has hatched, a nice dark colored chick. Hopefully more, these are true araucana. The hatchling seemed strong and has making happy noises and wanted me to stay but I had to go to work.
Added:
Well, it looks like this one is going to be a lone ranger. The other eggs are quiet. It's cute as a button though, seems to like sitting in the food dish.
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