Incubators Anonymous

[DMRippy]

I had 16 delivered and 4 of those were not fertile. 3 of my belgian bantams, which are new layers. What makes them not fertile. I have lots to learn... I never knew I would get into chickens but I am already hooked in my second year.

Eggs that don't develop does not mean they are not fertile. Anything can cause them to not start. Some are clear from lack of fertility too.... but not ALL.

 

[ozexpat]

Eggs that don't develop does not mean they are not fertile. Anything can cause them to not start. Some are clear from lack of fertility too.... but not ALL.

indeed

This is an important factor in shipped eggs

some of you know me some dont but here is some of the data on my last hatch

l BREED Anticipated Confirmed Day 10
A1 Ameraucana 12 12 10 83.3%
A2 Ameraucana 12 12 11 91.7%
BA Black Australorps 12 8 4 50.0%
SL Red Sex Links 12 12 3 25.0%
NH New Hampshire 24 18 6 33.3%
BB Bresse - Black 18 19 7 36.8%
BW Bresse - White 12 21 4 19.0%
B Basque 24 27 10 37.0%
BO3 Orpington - Buff 17 17 10 58.8%
RO1 Rocks - White 20 20 6 30.0%
RB2 Rocks - Barred 42 42 5 11.9%
J Jersey Giant - Black 10 12 7 58.3%
RD Red Dorking 24 24 1 4.2%
SPR Silver Pencilled Rocks 18 18 4 22.2%
CM Marans - Cuckoo 24 18 12 66.7%
W1 Wyandotte BLR 8 8 2 25.0%
W2 Wyandotte BLR 12 16 2 12.5%
RIW Rhode Island Whites 20 23 8 34.8%
321 327 112 34.3%


from the data you will see that eggs fail more in batches. its not always the supplier as i have hatched from some with lousy numbers before - its how they were handled on the way - but it could be old eggs, cold ehhs, hot eggs


btw 52 hatched and i am over the moon

 

[ki4got]

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oz, on your columns, is anticipated how many you expected to receive or how many you actually set? then confirmed, meaning confirmed fertile? I'm a bit confused...

I track # of eggs received/set, # fertile/growing at 7 days, # hatched
my last few hatches look like this...

#/type set # fertile # hatched hatch rate
15 sfh 10 8
80%
24 sfh 10 7 70%
14 sfh 8 5 62.5%
45 sfh 25 18 72%
19 assorted* 8 5 62.5%
my own assorted eggs included blrw, bantam cochin (turns out ee mix/cochins) and Dorkings... most eggs were clear, I think because of the cold...
the last bunch of 40+ eggs ALL were clear.
the sfh travel a bit over 2 hours to get to me, hatching them for a friend.

 

[Runawaylobster]

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I saw you had a low rate on those white Bresse, i was thinking of hatching some of those, is that normal with that breed for shipped eggs. Also how are they as chickens go..

 

[DMRippy]

I hatched from 7 Breese 6 chicks. I still have 2 pair at point of lay so NO that is not normal. I got mine from madamwlf and had a great hatch. Maybe the best I have had from shipped eggs. I am going to get mine separated soon.

Some eggs just don't travel well..... sometimes it comes from the way they are packed. I find eggs fair better when shipped upright.... like you hatch them. The air cells are better that way. I also think the time of year it is, fertility is spotty..... and the cold may have had some impact during shipping.

I am going to be in serious trouble with eggs. I sold 4-5 doz to one person yesterday and 1 doz to someone else and still i had 120 eggs to get

I must sell some hens ASAP! AND THEY ARE NOT ALL LAYING YET

 

[DMRippy]

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Those are some really sad results..... man. I would be crushed to have spent that much money on eggs and shipping to get so few to develop. BUT I know they have an extra trip.... but still......

 

[carriebain]

I hatched from 7 Breese 6 chicks.  I still have 2 pair at point of lay so NO that is not normal.  I got mine from madamwlf and had a great hatch.  Maybe the best I have had from shipped eggs.  I am going to get mine separated soon.

Some eggs just don't travel well..... sometimes it comes from the way they are packed.  I find eggs fair better when shipped upright.... like you hatch them.  The air cells are better that way.   I also think the time of year it is, fertility is spotty..... and the cold may have had some impact during shipping.

I am going to be in serious trouble with eggs.  I sold 4-5 doz to one person yesterday and 1 doz to someone else and still i had 120 eggs to get   I must sell some hens ASAP!  AND THEY ARE NOT ALL LAYING YET

You always know where to find me! I'm so glad I don't live by you, I would be stalking your farm every week! CREEPY!!!!!

 

[ozexpat]

oz, on your columns, is anticipated how many you expected to receive or how many you actually set? then confirmed, meaning confirmed fertile? I'm a bit confused...

I track # of eggs received/set, # fertile/growing at 7 days, # hatched
my last few hatches look like this...

#/type set # fertile # hatched hatch rate
15 sfh 10 8
80%
24 sfh 10 7 70%
14 sfh 8 5 62.5%
45 sfh 25 18 72%
19 assorted* 8 5 62.5%
my own assorted eggs included blrw, bantam cochin (turns out ee mix/cochins) and Dorkings... most eggs were clear, I think because of the cold...
the last bunch of 40+ eggs ALL were clear.
the sfh travel a bit over 2 hours to get to me, hatching them for a friend.

anticipated is ordered/ received is arrived in tact - day 10 candle for viability. of the culls 80% clear 10% blood rings 10% early quitters.

i dont look for fertility in clears anymore as most have bullseye - i boil them and feed them

 

[rnt2005]

Thanks for the info. I just assumed it was normal for some not to be fertile (clear). My shipped eggs are close to the same rates as my own, so far. I feel fortunate that they are growing at all. Technically these should be my test hatch but I made a rash buy right before I set them... lol

I'm looking forward to the next hatch because I will be more prepared and informed...

 

[rnt2005]

After rereading I think I'm understanding a little better. So if the egg is clear it could be unfertile or just mishandled during shipping. And in your rate you calculate the developing eggs that actually hatch... Hopefully I am on the right track. Just hoping for a good hatch