Hands on hatching and help

[Lilmissesmom]

Yes, it says fertile. My last two attempts didn't work out so well.

I've read the age of the eggs can effect the hatch rate. The one I have is almost 2 weeks old according to the date on the carton.

The batch i have in the bator now were as well and 3 are developing great and on day 11. Sending good vibes to your egg's!

 

[chicken hawk 33]

20 in the brooder 7 hatched in bator and four more pips

 

[AmyLynn2374]

20 in the brooder 7 hatched in bator and four more pips

That's a pretty good hatch.

 

[Gayle-the-Australorp]

The batch i have in the bator now were as well and 3 are developing great and on day 11. Sending good vibes to your egg's!

Ok. I'll make a note of that.

I've read eggs can be incubated using other methods.

Anything you can recommend?

 

[WVduckchick]

Here's a great video you guys might like.

 

[AmyLynn2374]

Here's a great video you guys might like.

We used that video for homeschool first grade when we did our first hatch. Excellent video.

 

[Lilmissesmom]

Ok. I'll make a note of that.

I've read eggs can be incubated using other methods.

Anything you can recommend?

Nothing other than an incubator. If your bator is homemade, keep your temp at 99.5 if you have a fan, 102 if still air. Humidity at 35. Temp and humidity being stable is critical for a successful hatch and be sure you are turning them atleast 3 times a day minimum

 

[Gayle-the-Australorp]

Noted.

Any idea what breed your Trader Joe's chick is?

I've read about people who said they are either Leghorns or a mix.

 

[Lilmissesmom]

Noted.

Any idea what breed your Trader Joe's chick is?

I've read about people who said they are either Leghorns or a mix.

this is my fluff baby. Yes they are Leghorns or California whites. Super layers

 

[Gayle-the-Australorp]

Oh, I thought so...

What's her temperament like?

I've read different stories on this site about people who have Leghorns. Some say they're very gentle while others can be extremely skittish.