Hold on were going in! Day 18 lockdown

[LostBoi73]

Day 18 yesterday(well last night really) iv removed turner pumped up the humidity to 68 to 73 % and officially in lockdown, my first lockdown and its been scorching here (we for the uk any way 30oc) i didnt candle before lockdown (i did at day 11) as i didnt want any more dissapointment only 5 out of 10 made it to day 11 and although there is a huge temptation to look and handel i fugure the less i mess then the better it is for them. Being my first any advice on what to look for and expect would be appreciated also any potential problems and what i should do to prevent or help. Thankyou & Hold on we are going in

 

[Demonwolf37]

Ooh! Exciting!

Only pieces of advice I have are do NOT reduce airflow to the incubator in attempts to raise humidity, be patient with the little buggers (a lot of them don't realize day 21 is hatch Day and not "pip" day), and if you think you MIGHT want to assist, read up on it now so you don't have to rush to figure out what to do.

Wishing you luck!

 

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

You’ve received great advice.

If an egg doesn’t hatch on day 25, it’s game over for him.

 

[LostBoi73]

Ooh! Exciting!

Only pieces of advice I have are do NOT reduce airflow to the incubator in attempts to raise humidity, be patient with the little buggers (a lot of them don't realize day 21 is hatch Day and not "pip" day), and if you think you MIGHT want to assist, read up on it now so you don't have to rush to figure out what to do.

Wishing you luck!

Thank-you . The airflow and humidity are computer controlled by the unit and i would not try to block or smother the flow or exit of air as i would be too scared of rising the temp or causing problems with the motor. Knowing my luck id turn it into one of those new air fryers ( which are exelent by the way) but i dont want popcorn chicks. The possibility of assist is a skill i have not yet had to challenge my self with but i think my mum and aunt have, and are quite experienced. But not everyone knows everything. And id love to show some knowledge and maybe even add to theirs from Y'all's vast wealth of experience. Im not afraid to ask for help and advice after all its the health of the animals that's important and not my pride! But its also good to get the little tipbits and encouragement

 

[LostBoi73]

Looks like 1 of the red caps has pipped. Slightly worried that i havnt heared a peep out of them though

 

[LostBoi73]

So far we are 2 for 2 on the ayam cemani's and 1 of 3 on the derbyshire red caps. Lets see what the morning brings. Sorry fo poor quality photos but with light reflection and tinted screen/cover it has done the pictures any favours

 

[LostBoi73]

Ok so another update. We now have a 4th. However it too is black meaning it can not be a red cap as they are a fawn colour, 2 people have said black orpington?? 1 of whom i got the eggs from in the first place ( she also breeds show quality orpingtons) but i would have imagined far larger eggs? I guess we will see what happensmaybe we'll get a aswell. Tbh im not really that bothered. As long as happy and healthy then I'm happy especially as my first foray into incubation. I mean who can be upset with a little fluffy ball of cuteness?

 

[LostBoi73]

All have now hatched another redcap.