I'm trying to figure out if my gals are hiding eggs somewhere. I haven't had any for a month. With 6 layers I figured I would be getting at least one every few days. We changed their food up and that isn't helping, we're going to change it again next week to a suggestion from a breeder. I miss my eggs.
I'm also trying to figure out where my scovies might be laying in this weather break. I haven't seen any mating, but Java and the ladies are finally getting along well and seem bonded.
@Nyla when do they usually begin laying for the year?
I did candle Sunday, I'm still questioning the development of my orp eggs. They seem to be developing, as I can see an air sac, but I'm still seeing more development in my fibro eggs. Here's to hoping they're just really thick shells. My candler might also be junk, its a very warm light. I can see more with my flashlight that has a cooler tone. Wednesday (tomorrow) is lockdown day

with Saturday being hatch day. I've been working on a list of things to do so I don't spend the next four days glued in front of my incubator.
I did start a new journal that is helping to keep track of this hatch. Last hatch I didn't write much down, just went with the flow of things. I can remember most of what happened, but what about next year when I start hatching, what will I remember then. So I started a bullet journal this past weekend to keep track of lots of things (but mainly chickens and DnD if we're being honest) and I'm looking forward to being able to look back at what's going on now.
The chicks went outside this weekend. Nov 15th hatched, I think. We sold all but the four we hope to keep. They're getting along splendidly. I account it to two things. 1. Butternut was put in the brooder with them during the bitter cold. She had been acting broody so I put her in with them to show her what joys await, and to give them extra warmth. 2. I put them all out in the coop in the dead of night so everyone else woke up to the new kids there. Saturday night we had to round them up and get them inside, but last night they at least managed to sleep down with the ducks rather than out on their own.
I'm so excited for Saturday, I'll try to get some candling pics from Sunday up soon!