First Time Egg Candler Scared!

[coleson12]

Sorry for making so many posts!! Can you tell this is my first experience!!!

He's here!!

Congrats I should have some babies on friday

 

[RubyNala97]

#2 is zipping! #1 zipped in a nice clean line but this guy is zipping all over the place! I'm so happy I have a nice community to share this with!!! You guys are the best!

 

[WVduckchick]

#2 is zipping! #1 zipped in a nice clean line but this guy is zipping all over the place! I'm so happy I have a nice community to share this with!!! You guys are the best!

Its dark in there, they can't see straight lines lol. Its fine, I think it depends on how hard they hit and how much the turn between hits.
And yes, its pretty cool to have a place to share your excitement! I love it!

 

[sideWing]

#2 is zipping! #1 zipped in a nice clean line but this guy is zipping all over the place! I'm so happy I have a nice community to share this with!!! You guys are the best!

It's amazing and nerve racking at the same time isn't it? Has the other chick been on its feet yet?

 

[sideWing]

Congrats I should have some babies on friday

What day and time did you set your eggs Coleson? Did you say they were silkies?

 

[chicapee]

I can't wait for mine to hatch either they are due on the 22nd.

 

[coleson12]

What day and time did you set your eggs Coleson? Did you say they were silkies?

I set them on Friday, April 24th around noon. Yes they are silkie!! So cute!

 

[coleson12]

I am kind of confused. For the first week the chicks are in brooder should temp be 100 or 95?

 

[AmyLynn2374]

I am kind of confused. For the first week the chicks are in brooder should temp be 100 or 95?

One side of the brooder should be between 95-100F. The chicks will move in and out of the heat as needed and if you are significantly cold or hot, they will let you know lol

 

[coleson12]

One side of the brooder should be between 95-100F. The chicks will move in and out of the heat as needed and if you are significantly cold or hot, they will let you know lol

Thank you, amy you are a hero.