Hatching Questions

[chickeneer45]

Any ideas as to what kind of chicks these are? Ive been told that my hens are just mixes but Id like to know what their babies look like breed-wise. Thanks!

 

[Sonja73]

Be sure to keep us posted!

 

[chickeneer45]

There are still four. They are all healthy and doing fine and momma hen is content to laying on her nest.

 

[chickeneer45]

She officially stopped being broody today! It turns out that there are seven remaining eggs and sadly, I do not when they were laid. I put them under a desk lamp because that is all that I have, but I doubt they will hatch. I have no idea about how much heat there should or how far the lamp should be from the eggs, so for all I know I could be roasting them to death or freezing them. The eggs feel warmish so I guess thats a good sig, but I don't expect them to hatch. Thanks guys! (and if you know anything about lamps for chicks please let me know)

 

[esther5]

hi,
my eggs in the incubator feel a litle warmer than warmish. could you get a thermometer? to hatch you need temp and humidity so have a damp cloth each day. it might be a long shot but people have hatched that way i believe.

 

[chickeneer45]

I am going to buy a heat lamp for the eggs... Does anyone know how far away the lamp should be from the eggs? Thanks!

 

[Sonja73]

The surface of the eggs should be no higher that 100 degrees. Buy a cheep (get it? ha!) mercury-type thermometer and set on top of the damp clothe on top of the eggs. As they tell you, its a long shot, but what the heck? Right? Good luck! and again, congratulations.

 

[ChickieG'ma]

Any word?

 

[chickeneer45]

The fourth chick died
I dont know why... He might have been stepped on but they are doing fine. I let them free roam for the first time today and they are adorable!

 

[serama hen]

i got a small crack in the egg when will it get a burst of energy and come out.