Quote:Yup. I told the kids that if (and I am really hoping that's a big IF) another one expires by our day 14 candling we will open it and look at that one, too. I hope you won't have that problem, but if so, post pics.
How's everyones temps and humidities doing? And also, I was just wondering how many of us are doing staggered hatches? And if so, when are you setting your second set (or third? ) I have two thermometer/hygrometers in my bator right now. They read 98-99degrees with 41 % and 101degrees with 38 percent...I figure that means they average out just right! I'm planning on setting another batch of eggs on friday (and should have a full 'bator then) at the same time, I'll try to candle the BO's I have in there now. The second set will be a combo of pure breeds...BR, Blue Oprs, Silkies, Cochin Bantams, Polish etc. I'm sooo eggcited!
I am also aiming for Halloween. At this point, it's a consolation hatch. My first batch (due any minute) is not looking good at all. I am down to 8 out of 24. Frankly, none of the eight have shown any positive signs - other than shadows. No movement or sound. I have been feeling hopeless for days. DD is beyond hopeless - making dark comments, sighing... (Oh, nevermind, that's normal: she's a teenager.). Sooooo... what's a wanna-be hatch-aholic to do? I put nine more in the 'bator on Saturday. They are Silkies, evil ones, I am betting. And the great news is that 5 of the 9 have veining already. I will try to quit holding my breath. I don't think I can keep this up for 16 more days.
Quote:My eggs are the last batch in this stagger. I have some that were due this Thursday, that are pipping right now!! I did add 3 eggs from a hen of my dad's. She had a nest of 15, and only 3 look like they might be good. They look like they are about the same incubation as my other eggs. Not sure though. But after these eggs hatch, I will probably (no promises!) be done for the season. When these eggs hatch, that will clean out my bator. My temps are running between 98-101, and humidity is around 40%. The chicks that are pipping right now, started in the bator, at these temps&RH, so I guess it works!
Checked mine at lunch. The temp is right at 100 and the humidity was 37%. I am going to set 12 penedesenca eggs either tonight or in the morning, along with the 16 barred rock eggs that are on day 5.
I just found this thread. I have a hatch due on Halloween night. I put the eggs in at 10pm, so they will probably all hatch while I am sleeping! I am excited as these are all my own eggs! Finally my girls are laying and I can hatch my own babies!! I have serema's, welsummers, slw and blrw.
Welcome to the club, Vicki!! I'll be glad when I can hatch from my own. I think that would make the hatch even more special!! Good luck!
Quote:Sorry to here this...I've reeeeaaallly been tempted to check mine....but I'm going to wait untill Friday. I figure they've been traumatized enough by my son! ( ) I have an 11 yo dd and wow! What is it when hormones kick in? Quote: Too true! I can't wait to see your silkies...I have some on there way...I hope to set them on Friday! Welcome to the Halloween Hatch Club Vickie! It must be soooo cool to hatch your own...unfortunately I don't think I'll ever be able to try it. My hubby has said "No roosters!" Kim, let me know how the Penedesenca's are...those are on my wish-list!
Kelley - If I have any luck with the penes, I'll send you some eggs in the spring. Us hatch buddies have to look out for each other!! Sis - Welcome to the club!!