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Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by Farmer Kitty, Apr 18, 2008.

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  1. Apr 18, 2008 Post #1 of 272
    Farmer Kitty

    Farmer Kitty Flock Mistress

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    Eggs went in at 6:50 a.m. I set 1 dozen eggs. The goal was one from each pullet but, Zoe has refused to lay this week. I had suspected someone wasn't and now I know who. I will give her sometime before I decide to cull her or not. She may just be on vacation. I put in an extra one of Bully's. Dispite the name she has turned out to be a real nice hen.

    The temps have been running between 99.5 and 101.5. I know a little low for still air but, if I try to up it a little I end up with 103.5 to 104.5 or higher. The directions from spiritualmystic had said to set the dial at 100 or if no 100, warm. Warm on my skillet runs at 150 so I played with it below that to get the temps. The humidity has been running about 40%

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    This is my first time incubating so, please wish me luck!
     
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  2. Apr 18, 2008 Post #2 of 272
    seismic wonder2

    seismic wonder2 I got mad ninja skills

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    In a SKILLET???

    That has the makings of a good cartoon.

    Little chicks inside the eggs, afraid to come out "into the frying pan" so to speak. [​IMG]
     
  3. Apr 18, 2008 Post #3 of 272
    Zookeeper9000

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    Good luck and happy hatching

    PS if this works for you I am going to have a go at it. Did ya put it on a surge protector?
     
  4. Apr 18, 2008 Post #4 of 272
    Farmer Kitty

    Farmer Kitty Flock Mistress

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  5. Apr 18, 2008 Post #5 of 272
    AussieSharon

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    Good luck! My Grandfather tells of using hatching in an electric frypan back in the late 50's and early 60's with good success.
     
  6. Apr 18, 2008 Post #6 of 272
    ginbart

    ginbart Crowing

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    [​IMG] silly question but, when they hatch will their feet be ok. Not too hot on them? [​IMG]
     
  7. Apr 18, 2008 Post #7 of 272
    cockadoodlemom

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    [​IMG] Wishing you all the luck and saying a prayer for you too. It is so neat and I am glad you are trying so you get to experience hatching your own. [​IMG] more wishing for you!
     
  8. Apr 18, 2008 Post #8 of 272
    newdock

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    My elderly neighbor says that she has hatched chicks in her crock pot...she says it works very well as an incubator. [​IMG]

    What a neat experiment...I will be watching to see how it all turns out. Good luck!
     
  9. Apr 18, 2008 Post #9 of 272
    speckledhen

    speckledhen Intentional Solitude

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    Now, where is my kid's old Easy Bake Oven? Hmmm
     
  10. Apr 18, 2008 Post #10 of 272
    Run-A-Muck Ranch

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    In the middle of nowhere!!!
    Probably another silly question, but how do you keep the no slip rubber from melting???

    i hope this skillet (or even the crock pot from the other reply) aren't used for food anymore.

    Just shows thinking outside the box, anything can be used differently than what it was made for....

    cute...going from egg to skillet...i think i would be afraid to hatch too.....
     
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