Jan./Feb. 2014 hatch a long

[chickydee64]

My EE rooster has blue lacing on his belly.

What a pretty guy.....looks almost like a BLRW.............

 

[klj491]

7 khaki Campbell's and an Indian runner. 31 eggs going in all together.

 

[Aacre]

You call them babies too? So do I! I'm overprotective as well. I end up waking up a few times in the night just to check the temperature in the 'bator- and I'm not one that will compromise my sleep for ANYTHING.. These chicks have me wrapped around their finger and they aren't even at the cute stage yet!

 

[otis7]

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I would have pipped them by now.  But that's me.  

What do you mean pipped them?

 

[chickydee64]

I got my eggs from a BYCer and hope they aren't aggressive. I guess i'll have to wait till they hatch and find out for myself.

I am sure they will be fine....................

I really do not think it is the breed itself..........but aggression can crop up if people breed without considering temperament.

I had an Imported English Roo one time....................the breed is noted for it's calm temperament.
This guy was nuts..and dangerous............. His brothers were sweet as could be.
He would fly up at my face and one time chased me about 300 feet to the house............flying at me and bloodied my leg.
Don't need to explain where he went.
Also, I handle my chicks from day one............
Good Luck.Glad you are with us.....................

 

[AmericanMom]

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What do you mean pipped them?

Just make a hole where they would pip in the outer air cell and I'm not sure but maybe the inner air cell? I will try and find the link on what to do...

 

[AmericanMom]

I have seen and helped a lot of people out with stuck chicks recently and I l know now that spring is coming closer there will be more and more people needing help with this subject.and it is a lot to write in several post. so I will post it right here so people can see it or of people need it they can be referred to here. I hope this will help people and help chicks out too.



I admit that I am no vet or a poultry expert in truth I am only a smart teen who wants to help. I realize that there may be mistakes or flaws in this process but I am always up to suggestions or corrections.


Chapter one

When do I help?

Please do not even attempt to help chicks out of their shells because you have not seen any progress in several hours. only help chicks out if they have not made any progress in at least 14-16 hours. that has been the case with me if you try to help them to early you may rip or poke a vein or do other things to hurt them.

Chapter two

So it is time to help but how do I do it ?

If they have passed the time limit and they have not made any progress I would say that it is safe to help but how do you do it you may ask, here are the steps for you to follow. I like short sweet and to the point.

I am proud to say that I have become a rather accomplished at helping chickens out. so do the following.

1.) Stay calm ! if you are over worried or stressed you will do more harm than good.

2.) If the membrane Is dry, bump up the humidity (try putting a warm wet cloth or a sponge in the incubator. )

3.) give it time after you bump it up a little do not rush it !

4.) after an hour or two if it has made no progress remove a little of the shell at a time not all of it if you see blood stop immediately do not pass go do not collect $200. put it back and try again after an hour or two.

5.) wet the membrane a little to loosen it do not wet it around the beak you do not want to drown it. Then wait repeat steps 2-5 as needed and take it Slowly.


Chapter three what if it does not pip ?

if it does not pip by midday 22 or almost 23 pic each egg up and tap it if you can hear a peep then it is in the air sac (most likely stuck ) if you can not hear any peeping candle and see if there is any sign of life. if you can see it moving or hear peeping in the shell as softly as possible and the top of the big end poke a little hole DO NOT USE ANYTHING SHARP AND DO NOT APPLY TOO MUCH FORCE !!!! If you do you might hurt the chick. once you make a pip proceed as normal.

-CrazyChicken

Hope this helps

 

[Justin F]

You call them babies too? So do I! I'm overprotective as well. I end up waking up a few times in the night just to check the temperature in the 'bator- and I'm not one that will compromise my sleep for ANYTHING.. These chicks have me wrapped around their finger and they aren't even at the cute stage yet!

I'm not going to call them babies to my family because I need to retain my manliness lol

, but yes I've had them for 3 hours and i'm already overly attached to them.

 

[chickydee64]

I really just want to dump my frustration this morning...............
I have been having lousy hatches for awhile now........................
Last year had near 100% hatches with the same incubators.............
Had a 50% hatch with my own eggs this time..............
Eggs are good.but losing them at lockdown..............grrrrrrr
Makes my head hurt trying to figure it out.........
I want a new incubator but not in the budget right now..
Well, thanks for listening...............
On a happy note, my chicks that hatched are just super..........
Couldn't be happier with them and they are very healthy...............
Pic's soon....going to put them in the brooder..........
Later

 

[Justin F]

I am sure they will be fine....................

I really do not think it is the breed itself..........but aggression can crop up if people breed without considering temperament.

I had an Imported English Roo one time....................the breed is noted for it's calm temperament.
This guy was nuts..and dangerous............. His brothers were sweet as could be.
He would fly up at my face and one time chased me about 300 feet to the house............flying at me and bloodied my leg.
Don't need to explain where he went.
Also, I handle my chicks from day one............
Good Luck.Glad you are with us.....................

Thanks for the warm welcome, I'm gonna hug them and pet them and squeeze them and pat them and pet them and rub them... (bugs bunny reference lol)