January 2021 Hatch-A-Long

[ackie]

Definitely keep eggs at room temp, or slightly cooler like a basement, if you know they'll be incubating. I've read people also like turning them once or twice a day while waiting to start. Since my eggs go in pretty quick I don't usually worry about that. But any held more than a day or two would probably be worth turning.

turning makes sense. I never considered that.

*makes notes*

 

[U_Stormcrow]

THANK YOU @UThobbyfarmer - very informative. Will hatch the remainder out here, and give it another go in 4-5 months, after I've hatched (and eaten) more chickens!

 

[BluebirdHomestead]

Hello all,
Haven’t dropped in to a hatchalong in a year or so, but felt like saying hello! I have 4 full incubators and am excited for this first hatch of the year. I’ve been taking a break since mid summer.

 

[UThobbyfarmer]

Hello all,
Haven’t dropped in to a hatchalong in a year or so, but felt like saying hello! I have 4 full incubators and am excited for this first hatch of the year. I’ve been taking a break since mid summer.

Very nice! Looking forward to seeing what hatches for you.

 

[Willow2253]

Starting to get antsy for babies. I’ve still got about a week left and all 3 under mama still look good. The saddled one hasn’t gotten any worse, which makes me feel better about the decision to leave it with her.

 

[hysop]

4 out of the 6 silkie mixes have 5 toes. But they all have feathery feet. I want to see them grown up!!! I’ll take pics in the A.M. when they’re fluffy. All 6 hatched. 100% fertility and hatch rate! Not hard to do with 6 total eggs

 

[ackie]

4 out of the 6 silkie mixes have 5 toes. But they all have feathery feet. I want to see them grown up!!! I’ll take pics in the A.M. when they’re fluffy. All 6 hatched. 100% fertility and hatch rate! Not hard to do with 6 total eggs

100% is amazing. congrats!

 

[hysop]

I’ve had chicks for years and never really paid much attention to them as far as the little details.

is it normal for one chick to not really raise its head? It will stand and move but it won’t** hold its head high like the others.

 

[UThobbyfarmer]

I’ve had chicks for years and never really paid much attention to them as far as the little details.

is it normal for one chick to not really raise its head? It will stand and move but it won’t** hold its head high like the others.

I would say it depends on how long it's been hatched. It should perk up relatively quickly. Within 12 hours it should be acting normal or there might be an issue.

 

[hysop]

I would say it depends on how long it's been hatched. It should perk up relatively quickly. Within 12 hours it should be acting normal or there might be an issue.

Thanks. I’ll check in the morning. But so far what I’ve seen it’s looking like wry neck

It was walking backward with its head between its legs when I put it on a flat surface to check it. It will also walk straight in the brooder but with its head down.

I’m hoping it will be normal tomorrow, but if not, I’ll treat it. I just don’t see myself treating it for too long unfortunately, so I’m hoping it will heal fast.