First Time Egg Candler Scared!

[WalnutHill]

I think it's awesome that there are young people who will carry on the knowledge, the values, and the work ethic when we bow out. Being firmly grounded in reality is a great way to tackle life.

 

[chicapee]

Hey coleson now that you are a professional I may need some tips. I just put my 7 eggs in lock down I originally set 12 eggs but 5 were not fertile and were removed. Here is a pic of my day 18 candle. They don't seem to be as full as other day 18 pics that I have seen and I think the air cells could be larger. What do you think?

 

[WVduckchick]

I was figuring 16, but I do think I vaguely remember him saying 13 after he said that. I distinctly remembering him making the comment about kids, cause I had a ??? moment. I think I actually said outloud, kids? I thought you were one yourself.....lol     It is impressive the knowledge and understanding, and the likeable personality he has for a 13 year old. 

I remember him saying he did Not have a wife or kids... But I could have read too fast on another comment. I seem to have lots of blonde moments lately and I'm not even blonde lol

I think it's awesome that there are young people who will carry on the knowledge, the values, and the work ethic when we bow out.  Being firmly grounded in reality is a great way to tackle life.

I agree!

 

[BYC910]

I think it's awesome that there are young people who will carry on the knowledge, the values, and the work ethic when we bow out. Being firmly grounded in reality is a great way to tackle life.

I am so impressed with you young man . You took on a tough job that make's adults lose sleep worry and wonder what went wrong ,just like us.You saw the whole job through. Hatching is hard even on us . Your taking care of your birds I think your mom must really proud of you. I know that all of us are.

 

[coleson12]

Hey coleson now that you are a professional I may need some tips. I just put my 7 eggs in lock down I originally set 12 eggs but 5 were not fertile and were removed. Here is a pic of my day 18 candle. They don't seem to be as full as other day 18 pics that I have seen and I think the air cells could be larger. What do you think?

Hmm well.. to me that looks more like a day 14-15 egg. I am just a newbie myself. Amylynn can probably help you but I would go ahead and not stress maybe they are just a little small or late developers. Could hatch day 22-23 instead of day 21.

 

[coleson12]

Thank you guys for all the nice comments, Amy I wouldnt even think of having kids at my age

. Just chickens. One more question. Sometimes when Ted drinks he chirps a lot and seems to have to work hard to swallow (move beak up and down longer than Chip and Mic) is this normal?

 

[coleson12]

Thanks everyone, I am so proud to say that this thread now has over 1,000 posts and almost 10,000 views. Anytime you hatch keep posting here to keep the thread going. And always remember to enjoy those little ones!

 

[coleson12]

What tempting foods can I try to feed Ted?

Thank you guys for all the nice comments, Amy I wouldnt even think of having kids at my age

. Just chickens. One more question. Sometimes when Ted drinks he chirps a lot and seems to have to work hard to swallow (move beak up and down longer than Chip and Mic) is this normal?

nevermind, he seems fine

 

[WVduckchick]

Thanks everyone, I am so proud to say that this thread now has over 1,000 posts and almost 10,000 views. Anytime you hatch keep posting here to keep the thread going. And always remember to enjoy those little ones!

You should visit this thread... it will follow lots of different hatches. https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/978237/she-said-he-said-whos-right-whos-wrong-no-one

 

[AmyLynn2374]

Hey coleson now that you are a professional I may need some tips. I just put my 7 eggs in lock down I originally set 12 eggs but 5 were not fertile and were removed. Here is a pic of my day 18 candle. They don't seem to be as full as other day 18 pics that I have seen and I think the air cells could be larger. What do you think?

Hmm well.. to me that looks more like a day 14-15 egg. I am just a newbie myself. Amylynn can probably help you but I would go ahead and not stress maybe they are just a little small or late developers. Could hatch day 22-23 instead of day 21.

Good job, Coleson. It does look a bit behind an 18 day development. Don't be surprised if it does take a day or so longer to hatch. With that being said I had a couple that looked looked like that in my last hatch and I thought they'd be late if they did hatch at all. All but one of my eggs hatched days 19/20 except one that looked like this. I didn't think he'd hatch, but he did, early day 21...lol