I got 12 eggs in my incubator going on lock down tomorrow but I dont think they going to hatch because my chickens are molting and I have just read an article about molting that said roosters dont fertilize eggs when they in molt, huh ug
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just using your broodies eggs. It's ok if you're not exactly on the correct hatch day
Did you candle them on days 7 and 14? Did you see veins or movement in the eggs? You have to candle the eggs to see if they are developing, and if you don't see veins after 7 days in the incubator, they're most likely infertile.I got 12 eggs in my incubator going on lock down tomorrow but I dont think they going to hatch because my chickens are molting and I have just read an article about molting that said roosters dont fertilize eggs when they in molt, huh ug
CH, if you want to join the New Year's HAL, this is what I suggest. The eggs that the hen is sitting on, or sometimes sitting on, should be thrown away. They are probably not any good by now. After you get rid of those eggs, pick up any eggs she lays AFTER Friday, and put them in a cool place that is 50F - 60F. The eggs will stay fresh if they are kept between those temperatures. On December 11, put all the eggs you have collected into the incubator. If you do it this way, you should have chicks hatching on New Year's Day.
I see. Well, since they haven't exploded, and if they don't smell rotten, you may have a few chickies on your hands in a few days! Best of luck, and let us know how it goes. Oh, and it doesn't count without pictures of the new chicks! LOL!!!
