Getting the flock out of here - a diary of a crazy chicken man

[Spikes Chooks]

Just came across this thread and it was so gripping I had to read all the way through, even though I should be doing chores in the garden. Great story, excellent coop - and photos of chickens too, couldn't ask for more. I'm hooked!

 

[ozexpat]

Our first power outage in 21 days. Not bad but it does not bide well for the remaining eggs. If it keeps up I will put the bator in the car and run the engine every now and then. I am glad I bought the inverter

 

[ozexpat]

Its my last lions club meeting tonight. I will try and upload a few more pics. Internet willing.

 

[SilkieSensation]

If power is still out I would be getting the bators on the inverter if I were you. Hatch is the WORST time to lose power. I know this from personal experience.

 

[ozexpat]

The power came on after a hour so all is good. Its to the brooder for all chicks in the morning. I will candle the eggs left and toss them tonight if there are no signs of movement.

 

[SilkieSensation]

The power came on after a hour so all is good. Its to the brooder for all chicks in the morning. I will candle the eggs left and toss them tonight if there are no signs of movement.

Even if there is no movement on candling I would not toss them without pipping the aircell to check the membrane. Sometimes you will just have a late baby that needs more time. If you touch the membrane, a live chick will wiggle. Put any wigglers back & give them more time. Just make sure the membranes stay moist so they don't shrinkwrap after the shell is opened.

 

[ozexpat]

Even if there is no movement on candling I would not toss them without pipping the aircell to check the membrane. Sometimes you will just have a late baby that needs more time. If you touch the membrane, a live chick will wiggle. Put any wigglers back & give them more time. Just make sure the membranes stay moist so they don't shrinkwrap after the shell is opened.

I will do that thanks. Its worth a try at this stage

 

[Toast n Jelly]

Just came across this thread and it was so gripping I had to read all the way through, even though I should be doing chores in the garden. Great story, excellent coop - and photos of chickens too, couldn't ask for more. I'm hooked!

X2...Now I'm off to do morning chores! Safe trip back.

 

[Sally Sunshine]

As yesterday was picture perfect, today is not so. Twenty mile an hour winds are battering us directly from the gulf. We are working in the garage making the laying boxes. I will put a double roe of sic on each side of the duplex chicken coop. 12 boxes in an 8 x 8 coop should be sufficient for up to thirty hens going forward.

As I am faced with the possibility of only one breeding batch of purebreds I will just put rings on the maran and Australorp and put them with the mutts till I can bring overall new batch of eggs to make them partners to breed.

There are lots of lessons learned in this experiment. I am learning every day. Once back in los angeles I will develop long long lists.

In the mean time ....

The adventure continues!

 

[Sally Sunshine]

The power came on after a hour so all is good. Its to the brooder for all chicks in the morning. I will candle the eggs left and toss them tonight if there are no signs of movement.

YOU just KNOW I will jump in here with the TOSSING OF THE EGGS OZ!!!

READ THE PROCESS FIRST PLEASE

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/step-by-step-guide-to-assisted-hatching

you will be at the CANDLE AND TAP stage!

CANDLE & Tap!
Candle and look for an internal pip. Pencil mark the air cell,
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Below is what an internal pip it looks like.
The beak is thrust through the inner membrane into the air cell.



Tap with your fingernail GENTLY on the air cell and hold to your ear, Can you hear a peep?​

NOW THE REST IS ALL in the ASSIST ARTICLE !!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/step-by-step-guide-to-assisted-hatching
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