Jan./Feb. 2014 hatch a long

[luvmypets]

She's in a lambing jug and everything. Poor girl is restless. Up down, pawing. Just not the part where she has a baby.

 

[keblerdutch]

Here are three from my hatch last week. I got more eggs in the mail today. I am hooked!

 

[SilkieSensation]

Does anyone here post about ducklings?:/

I have ancona ducks in now & will be setting calls soon.

 

[JesNflock]

Here are three from my hatch last week. I got more eggs in the mail today. I am hooked!

Oh My Goodness They are TOOO Cute!!! What kind are they??

 

[catschwegel]

do you know how long a hen stays fertilized...my favorite rooster was just killed...I want another like him...what to do?

 

[keblerdutch]

Oh My Goodness They are TOOO Cute!!! What kind are they??

Thank you! The silver ones are bantam cochins and the butterball is a easter egger/Buff Orpington mix.

 

[JesNflock]

do you know how long a hen stays fertilized...my favorite rooster was just killed...I want another like him...what to do?

Sorry about your roo...From what I understand they can stay fertilized up to a few weeks but as the weeks progress the fertility drops...hatch some eggs soon if you can

 

[Farmer Viola]

do you know how long a hen stays fertilized...my favorite rooster was just killed...I want another like him...what to do?

I have had eggs laid up to 14 days after roo separation develop into chicks (fertile), have heard of longer! (21)

 

[trsturself]

Day 20. No pips yet. The thermometer we've been using reads 100.6 but I put a "calibrated" thermometer (I have to use it for work so it's supposed to be calibrated) in there and it says 98.6! I don't know which one to go by. Now I'm worried we've had it too low this whole time and the hatch will take longer.

 

[gimmie birdies]

be patient. good luck!