Incubators Anonymous

[gimmie birdies]

here's wed.'s three and an egg on day 8 the photo is not great but it had alot of activity- and I could see the eye as it was swimming. today's pics.

 

[DMRippy]

M..m...my name is Theresa and I'm an eggaholic....

It became painfully evident that I had no control when I found out just recently that you can buy eggs on online. I have 16 of 28 silkie eggs nicely growing in my two incubators at six days and nine banty welsummers under two broody hens. I've been secretly leaving the eggs my girls have laid in their nests outside, trying to entice more to go broody. I can make room for another 8 or so in the 40+ year old Turn-X and 1/2 dozen or so under the two broodys, as one of my precious silkie orders was completely lost by the post office, poor little guys. And I read on here about people incubating eggs in their bras, and I have one of those. So I felt I really really needed to order just a *few* more, I mean, well, perfectly good electricity is being wasted on warming up those empty 'bator slots. It was just morally the right thing to do.
I spend all my free time checking tracking numbers and web sites for new listings for eggs I might not know I need...

Ooops 25 bantam wyandotte eggs showed up yesterday and 30 more eggs will be arriving in the next couple days (more silkies and those bantam cochins that I really really needed, (those are what led me to ebay in the first place and made me discover those cool colors that silkies come in)) and well...er....I...I...I... HAD to buy another incubator. I know! It's horrible! I'm a terrible person!

But I'll live perfectly well on beans and Top Ramen until it's paid for. But I found a really great deal on another Brinsea Eco 20, and it was the last one they had at that price, so it was surely I sign and therefore it doesn't count!

I really started to think I might have a serious problem, but since finding this thread I'm SO relieved to learn that this is all completely normal behavior. Thanks BYC!

Hmmm I wonder if those eggs have made it to the post office yet... Better go check!

We are glad you found us.... you need LOTS of help......

WHAT are you looking for? How many do you think you can fit in that bra?????

 

[ozexpat]

We are glad you found us.... you need LOTS of help......

WHAT are you looking for? How many do you think you can fit in that bra?????

too much information

 

[DMRippy]

the human body is 98.6 internally

WELL..... that part of my anatomy if usually COLDER than other parts UNLESS it would be UNDER them.... might stay warm enough but not sure I want to be that tied down to hatching a few eggs......

 

[carriebain]

the human body is 98.6 internally

I'm not incubating chicken eggs "internally" that is crossing the line! Tee hee

 

[roostereggs]

i HAD NO DOUBT YOUR BIRDS WERE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION

I wish i was on their diet

LOL...if only *I* were on their diet...I might fit into my clothes a little better.

I finally found some ACV at Whole Foods tonite to start their FF this weekend.

And I wish I was on YOUR diet over there on the beach in your little slice of heaven!!!

 

[Renee97038]

Geez, Theresam22, I'm thinking I could be you very soon! It's too much fun...:cd

 

[roostereggs]

M..m...my name is Theresa and I'm an eggaholic....

It became painfully evident that I had no control when I found out just recently that you can buy eggs on online. I have 16 of 28 silkie eggs nicely growing in my two incubators at six days and nine banty welsummers under two broody hens. I've been secretly leaving the eggs my girls have laid in their nests outside, trying to entice more to go broody. I can make room for another 8 or so in the 40+ year old Turn-X and 1/2 dozen or so under the two broodys, as one of my precious silkie orders was completely lost by the post office, poor little guys. And I read on here about people incubating eggs in their bras, and I have one of those. So I felt I really really needed to order just a *few* more, I mean, well, perfectly good electricity is being wasted on warming up those empty 'bator slots. It was just morally the right thing to do.
I spend all my free time checking tracking numbers and web sites for new listings for eggs I might not know I need...

Ooops 25 bantam wyandotte eggs showed up yesterday and 30 more eggs will be arriving in the next couple days (more silkies and those bantam cochins that I really really needed, (those are what led me to ebay in the first place and made me discover those cool colors that silkies come in)) and well...er....I...I...I... HAD to buy another incubator. I know! It's horrible! I'm a terrible person!

But I'll live perfectly well on beans and Top Ramen until it's paid for. But I found a really great deal on another Brinsea Eco 20, and it was the last one they had at that price, so it was surely I sign and therefore it doesn't count!

I really started to think I might have a serious problem, but since finding this thread I'm SO relieved to learn that this is all completely normal behavior. Thanks BYC!

Hmmm I wonder if those eggs have made it to the post office yet... Better go check!

Oh, dear! Your ONLY issue is that your bator is so old!!! What would happen if it stopped working?

Of COURSE you need a new one...those babies lives are depending on you! Must.have.backup!

And when it is delivered, if you are like me, you will SQUEAL with eggcitement and try really hard to not kiss the UPS man because your husband is standing there...and you will just sit and stare at that baby and TOUCH IT...despite concerned looks from your family. And then you might even do a happy dance near your bator...but that is just to make sure the temp stays the same if there is movement nearby!

Mine has been in the closet gathering dust since Christmas...so I lovingly cleaned it off this week and put 2 dozen eggs in today...because now my neighbors NEED chickens too and I must force...er...TEACH them about sustainable living and nutrition and nitrogen-rich fertilizer for their garden! It is my neighborly duty to be a good citizen to others. So carry on...and

 

[Nitin Kumar]

Hi, I am Nitin and currently hatching God only knows what I am hatching ( i have no idea about the breed, just took them from neighbors). I have thirteen egss and 8 are developing. its day 13 and fingers crossed as I am going to candle them tomorrow.

 

[roostereggs]

Hi, I am Nitin and currently hatching God only knows what I am hatching ( i have no idea about the breed, just took them from neighbors). I have thirteen egss and 8 are developing. its day 13 and fingers crossed as I am going to candle them tomorrow.

Ooooooh, surprise babies! How fun!