First hatch, would like some hand-holding, please. NOT an emergency!

[Opa]

17 out of 18 and a first time hatching. That's absolutely fantastic. Now all you need is some delaware blue eggs and youll be all set.

 

[Chickapooh23]

What did you put down in your incubator? I know some people say to put nothing down but it makes clean up a lot easier. It looks very porous so it would not interfer with humity.


Glad your hatch was great. I am hoping for a good weekend. Expecting 12 this weekend.

 

[ranchhand]

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I hadn't even posted the results yet! But yes, I set 18 eggs, one candled clear last week so I pitched it, and had 17 of the remaining 17 hatch!

And I could really use some sleep..........

 

[Highlander]

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I hadn't even posted the results yet! But yes, I set 18 eggs, one candled clear last week so I pitched it, and had 17 of the remaining 17 hatch!

And I could really use some sleep..........

Brilliant Ranchie!!!

well done you.

 

[ranchhand]

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That's a cheapo version of the Rubbermaid shelf liner- I found it at the Family Dollar store. It's not so much for cleanliness as it is for giving the babies a good grip for their feet. I didn't cover all the wire, just about 80% of it, so the air could still circulate.

 

[miss_jayne]

nice turnout for sure! congrats and when are those Del Blues going in?

 

[ranchhand]

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In a week or two, I hope! But they will be shipped eggs, so I can't hope for such a hatch rate as these. Can't wait for the Blues!

 

[miss_jayne]

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In a week or two, I hope! But they will be shipped eggs, so I can't hope for such a hatch rate as these. Can't wait for the Blues!

the rate odds will drop a bit, but you never know. please post pics of the Del Blues, i am so curious to see the turnout!

 

[ranchhand]

Trust me - the whole of BYC will know!

 

[OrpingtonManor]

Very cool, Ranchie! You are a very good bator watcher!