Icelandic Chickens

[bexukaren]

I am very excited, I will be getting a dozen Icelandic chicken eggs tomorrow. Any words of wisdom from the wise Icelandic sages here for tips or techniques for a successful hatch??

 

[bexukaren]

Ok I thought I should do an introduction. My name is Karen and will be getting 12 Icelandic eggs tomorrow. I am new to Icelandics, but not to chickens. We suffered a tragic black bear attack last fall and lost all of our chickens, except one. So I am starting anew with Icelandics and only Icelandics, last time I had a variety of breeds. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks, Karen

 

[mlm Mike]

I am very excited, I will be getting a dozen Icelandic chicken eggs tomorrow. Any words of wisdom from the wise Icelandic sages here for tips or techniques for a successful hatch??

Just incubate normally. Be prepared for possible early chicks.

 

[drumstick diva]

They are great escape artists

 

[mlm Mike]

And WELCOME!

 

[Pyxis]

I have Icelandic eggs in the incubator. I was going to hatch 24 out for someone I know locally who bought the eggs and was just getting into the breed, then she decided to get her own incubator and give me a dozen to hatch, since I have experience, and keep a dozen back for her to try out for her first time hatching. The deal was that for incubating them, I can have as many chicks as I want, up to half So far things aren't going the best - it seems the seller washed the eggs before we got them, because we both keep getting blood rings and late quitters as if bacteria is getting in. She is down to 5 with some of those questionable, and I am down to eight. But, fingers crossed these ones make it. Lockdown is Tuesday and I'm excited to see what kind of variety we get!

 

[RedIII]

My latest batch of eggs is doing fantastic. Of 24 originally set, I have 17 developing beautifully. Today is day 13 Come on, babies!

Pyxis, good luck to you on your hatch!

 

[drumstick diva]

pyxis & red sending good hatching vibes your way

 

[Pyxis]

Thank you both! Lockdown is tomorrow, so my fingers are crossed.

 

[mlm Mike]

pyxis & red sending good hatching vibes your way

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