Granny's gone and done it again

[Granny Hatchet]

Well, at least you learned what the problem was.

Hopefully the other ones will turn out okay though.

I've never incubated before so I don't have a clue about any of this.

I think I've learned the most about chickens because of all the mistakes I've made, lol.
They look really cool!

they are simple easy and cheap . I made the extra stand because I have big water . Waterers ? LOL anyway it wasnt stable enough to suit me . If you use one gallon they are fine but look for the biggest cookie tin you can find .

 

[henny1129]

they are simple easy and cheap . I made the extra stand because I have big water . Waterers ?  LOL  anyway it wasnt stable enough to suit me . If you use one gallon they are fine but look for the biggest cookie tin you can find .

I will have to tell my mom about these! The straw method works really well, but it gets really cold here in Northwest Ohio, so I feel these would work when it gets colder. She didn't want to spend the money on the heated water dishes, so we've been looking at DIY methods.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

I will have to tell my mom about these! The straw method works really well, but it gets really cold here in Northwest Ohio, so I feel these would work when it gets colder. She didn't want to spend the money on the heated water dishes, so we've been looking at DIY methods.

If you have electric its the best way to go. a 40 watt light bulb keeps them thawed . Some put umm, I dont know the word, Makes it shut off at a certain temp.. so the light bulb dont burn 24/7 but I didnt even notice a change in my bill.

 

[campingshaws]

I dumped that ice this morning and it stayed all day! Witchcraft!

 

[Granny Hatchet]

I dumped that ice this morning and it stayed all day!

Witchcraft!

I have about 8 of those things sitting in the run. LOL

 

[henny1129]

If you have electric its the best way to go. a 40 watt light bulb keeps them thawed .   Some put umm, I dont know the word,  Makes it shut off at a certain temp.. so the light bulb dont burn 24/7 but I didnt even notice a change in my bill.

Oh darn, we don't have electric yet, but hopefully soon! Perhaps we will be able to make those waterers next winter.

I dumped that ice this morning and it stayed all day! Witchcraft!

Lol, that's what happens to our goat's water bucket. Except the chunks are in the laundry room sink and not outside.

 

[campingshaws]

This evening I put out a lot of corn to help keep everyone warm overnight. It was past sunset, but not pitch black, and the ducks kept going from corn to water instead of going up the ramp. I was trying to be patient, then I gave up and started shooing. As I got close to them an owl swooped over my head and landed in the pines, then hooted softly. I carried the ducks two-by-two. Glad I didn't decide to just go back later like I considered.

 

[BantyChooks]

I have learned from "The powers that be" my humidity was too low . I should of had it between 25-35% til lock down. I did not. The white became thick and the chicks unable to absorb it . This led to them drowning in the shell or like the one I culled this am.  It leaves a jelly like substance in there.  
My retelling of this is not the exact right words but you can get the drift I hope. 
Its not over yet as the little pip is still alive I know and the last 3 eggs still nothing.  
I used to be a lot better at this then I am now but if you dont use it .........  
and its day 19

Interesting, never knew that before.

 

[AlleysChicks]

Just made it home! 8 hrs total. - an hour there and - another hour back home only 6 hours of shopping. But dang it's cold!

 

[Granny Hatchet]

This evening I put out a lot of corn to help keep everyone warm overnight. It was past sunset, but not pitch black, and the ducks kept going from corn to water instead of going up the ramp. I was trying to be patient, then I gave up and started shooing. As I got close to them an owl swooped over my head and landed in the pines, then hooted softly. I carried the ducks two-by-two. Glad I didn't decide to just go back later like I considered.

Nice save !