INCUBATING w/FRIENDS! w/Sally Sunshine Shipped Eggs No problem!

[jwlpoultry]

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[kwhites634]

Right behind ya... well not exactly but close enough. Good night. Just dug through three garbage bags...cause I threw away what I thought was garbage.. kisses and hugs to all those in need... Good night. Sweet Dreams.

 

[lindalouly]

Night Whites....

 

[Peachickie]

Congrats on the MPC hatching eggs @jwlpoultry @LocalYokel

Since I've nothing hatching in the incubator this weekend, spent part of the evening staring at broody hen #1. She was not amused. Told me off several times. I checked a few days ago and the eggs I gave her were developing nicely. Should have some little chickies early next week. Broody hen #2 decided motherhood wasn't for her and is back to running around with the rest of her flock. Lucky for me she was only sitting on fake eggs.

Some of my gals are getting pretty roughed up by my giant black orpington rooster while mating and since I didn't have any reason to stayed glued to the 'bator I decided to make some chicken saddles. Ready for them to wear when I let them out in the morning. It was pretty fun, haven't used the sewing machine in ages. Probably would have made a few more but I ran out of material.

 

[Jessimom]

Sounds like the guts are coming out as well. These chicks do not do well. You can try pushing the guts back in but it is hard, as they are likely to come out again. In addition if the chick has not moved it is not a good sign.

If the guts go back, and you can get the opening to close up you may be able to save the chick, but if guts coming out that are not easily put back in, I would rather cull the chick than let die a slow death from infection or necrotic gut.

Thank you! We'll give it a try. But it might be easier to cull it. I have 2 silkies that hatched tuesday that can keep the other one that hatched here company. I'm still hoping more will hatch!!

Thanks again!!

 

[Sally Sunshine]

@Sally Sunshine I have an UPDATE. The 7 hona eggs are good. 11 EE eggs are good. Two clears. Down to 18 total.

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@Ur-ur-ur-urrr glad you and your flicks hard a nice evening.
If you were the one who made the horizontal nipple pitcher waterer would you please tell me what you made the holes with and if you used any type of sealant? Thanks, I will have over forty chicks next week and I am trying to get ready.

Sterilite 2-quart pitcher horizontal poultry nipples post #39218 @daxigait

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[Sally Sunshine]

Here's a quick, easy, and inexpensive water container that's ideal for use inside of a brooder or coop. The water stays clean so it doesn't need to be changed daily, and there's virtually no waste or spatter, so bedding stays dry. This procedure can be used on larger or smaller containers. While I haven't attempted metal, they work great on most any plastic containers... as long as it's thick enough to provide a good seal on the threads.

I previously had a Sterilite 2-quart pitcher in my brooder, but with a large number of chicks, it requires refilling every day. I bought a 1-gallon pitcher from a dollar store to make a new one with the extra horizontal poultry nipples I got from Amazon. Start by drilling 1/4" holes in three places (or how many you want) near the bottom of the pitcher, swap to a 3/8" bit to get the final size hole. Drilling a smaller hole and changing to a larger bit helps keep the plastic cooler so there's less melting and balling up of the plastic. Once the 3/8" holes are drilled, I trim off any burrs that remain, and give the holes a slight bevel since the nipple threads are tapered. Making sure the nipples are not going in at an angle, screw them in until they're almost flush with the pitcher. You don't want to screw them all the way down, or you run the risk of stripping out the hole! Once the nipples are installed, it's time to leak-test them. I've made several of these, and have yet to have one leak.

 

[jwlpoultry]

Congrats on the MPC hatching eggs @jwlpoultry @LocalYokel

Since I've nothing hatching in the incubator this weekend, spent part of the evening staring at broody hen #1. She was not amused. Told me off several times. I checked a few days ago and the eggs I gave her were developing nicely. Should have some little chickies early next week. Broody hen #2 decided motherhood wasn't for her and is back to running around with the rest of her flock. Lucky for me she was only sitting on fake eggs.

Some of my gals are getting pretty roughed up by my giant black orpington rooster while mating and since I didn't have any reason to stayed glued to the 'bator I decided to make some chicken saddles. Ready for them to wear when I let them out in the morning. It was pretty fun, haven't used the sewing machine in ages. Probably would have made a few more but I ran out of material.

Thank @Peachickie

 

[lindalouly]

Sorry, I know I said I was going to bed, but @Sally Sunshine I get my quail eggs tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just got the text and I was too excited not say to say anything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Phage]

Congrats on the MPC hatching eggs @jwlpoultry @LocalYokel !!

What type of eggs are you getting?