Yikes, I'm in need to borrow a 'bator for about 3days (maybe 5 if my dates are that far off).....I'm in Warrenville and able to drive just about anywhere....
I've got a Black Java flock from Garfield Farms, LaFox, IL. Three of my five hens went broody - so I held eggs and gave each girl 4 eggs. Theoretically, they should all hatch 'round about the same time, as they were placed at the same time - unless my son pulled out a bad egg and someone else laid in that nest....won't go there.....
I've got 7 of the 9 viable eggs hatched. But the last two are still developing. Yes, I've candled and there is motion and rocking going on. But, the Mom (who's the least brainpowered of the bunch) has deserted the nest. So today, I walked around with two eggs in my bra. That won't work for long!
Anyone have a 'bator I could borrow?
I've got a Black Java flock from Garfield Farms, LaFox, IL. Three of my five hens went broody - so I held eggs and gave each girl 4 eggs. Theoretically, they should all hatch 'round about the same time, as they were placed at the same time - unless my son pulled out a bad egg and someone else laid in that nest....won't go there.....
I've got 7 of the 9 viable eggs hatched. But the last two are still developing. Yes, I've candled and there is motion and rocking going on. But, the Mom (who's the least brainpowered of the bunch) has deserted the nest. So today, I walked around with two eggs in my bra. That won't work for long!
Anyone have a 'bator I could borrow?