Hatching saddled air sacs - upright vs. on side

[BantamAshley]

Thanks everyone! I have them on their sides now. will keep you posted with how the hatch turns out!

 

[GlennLee]

Thanks for hopping in here and for volunteering to write an article. That would be great. I understand that there are many variables with shipped eggs, but there are certainly some "general good practices" that would be beneficial to have all in one spot.

Love black copper Marans and hope to make that addition to my flock next year.

If I get this hatching shipped eggs thing down, I may start a new business and call it WHYSE - Will Hatch Your Shipped Eggs.

Good luck with your hatch and please keep posting here. We'll only reach the best practices by trying different methods, sharing what's working and what isn't, and retrying. I love to hatch and I love to observe, keep records and learn from others.

We'll be in touch!

 

[ChickNanny13]

Your chicks are ADORABLY CUTE Thank you for sharing. After reading about "shipped" eggs, I put off ordering any. Still reading and learning before I attempt

 

[ChickNanny13]

@WVduckchick I know you all would The eggs I wanted won't be available this year so I went & ordered 15 BLRW chicks. The worst part is I live in a residential area and limited to 4 - 6 pullets/hens

 

[ChickNanny13]

Thank you for reply

 

[N Sully]

Thank you for helping me @ChickNanny13 find out

 

[ChickNanny13]

 

[ticketism]

This has been a really interesting read! You learn so much just browsing here, every day's a school day indeed! Haha. Those are completely adorable chicks That pic alone is almost tempting me to hatch out some more babies, haha. Congrats on your hatch, and best of luck with everything!

 

[WVduckchick]

congrats!

 

[WVduckchick]

Your chicks are ADORABLY CUTE Thank you for sharing. After reading about "shipped" eggs, I put off ordering any. Still reading and learning before I attempt

C'mon! DO IT!!

We'll hold your hand.

Oh definitely read, but do try it!

I think it's a great way to add new chickens to your flock that may not be available in your area or may be too expensive to purchase as chicks or adults.

Once you get the basics down, it's all about being patient, attending to details, keeping records and giving a shout out to your peeps when you feel like you're going to fall apart!

x2!