January Hatch-a-long 2018

[chickenmama109]

ok thank you

 

[gimmie birdies]

how's everybody doing?

 

[chickenmama109]

i think my hatch is going pretty well i cant wait to candle again on the 14th

 

[MagpieDucks]

My first chick that hatched is doing wonderfully by herself. Unfortunately no one else has hatched yet! This isn't a GREAT photo, but it shows that she's fluffy enough. lol I think it's a barnevelder or barbezieux chick? It was a pale egg with a B on it and I know I bought both, so I have no idea which one.. can you guys help me with which one? I'm hoping Barnevelder, but honestly either would be great. And of course if you know already that it's a girl that would be wonderful, as well. LOL Sorry for the poor quality when it comes to her head, I feel like you can't see much detail. I'll try to post more later. This is just the only one I have right now. She was NOT expected at that time she came.
Also, ignore the 88 and 106 - I had her in an incubator during that time so she wasn't subject to those swings of temps! I was getting it just right for her.View attachment 1232472

Definitely a Barnevelder. Barbedieux chicks are black. What is the difference between barbedieux and Minorcas?.

MORE FLUFFERS!!! On our way home from work my DH said he thought we'd have 4 babies total when we got home. I guessed that we'd have 6. Well when we got home we had 9 they're all doing so good! Got my brooder turned on and warmed up and moved em over! They're so cuteView attachment 1232671
This one came from our beautiful EE and has her beard and muffs!View attachment 1232672This little one definitely came from our salmon faverolles! Can you tell how I know? LolView attachment 1232674Now I have a question for you guys! I've got at least 6 more pips right now but when I opened the brooder to move the chicks the moisture was released. So I immediately put more water into the wells and also misted the eggs. The humidity went right back up to around 85%. But this one looks like it might be shrink wrapped? I did an assisted hatch for an egg in my last batch that was completely successful due to shrink wrapping. So now I'm kind of paranoid. What do you guys think? Its the white egg View attachment 1232676

The pip looks rather low but other than that I don't see anything wrong. Maybe try posting on the Hand on Hatching thread. I'll find a link for you.

 

[MagpieDucks]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/hands-on-hatching-and-help.1081034/

 

[gimmie birdies]

I had some chicks that started out brown with a stripe and they turned black.

 

[Brooke215]

Thank you. How did you know the eggs were quitters on day 13? I’m on day 14 and I’m not sure what I should be looking for in quitters. I know I saw movement in 10 of them.

Quitters will be much more illuminated during candling, more like an infertile egg with a dark spot. There is also a blood ring that is visible when you candle them. They look very different from the rest.

 

[gimmie birdies]

My painted lady nail polish egg,day 6. This egg is in separate incubator.

 

[UThobbyfarmer]

how's everybody doing?

I'm down to 5 eggs on Day 12. They look very strong and active. I have a good feeling about all of them .

I've also decided I must have more bantam Cochins. My 3 month old chicks are the best. It's amazing how friendly they are compared to other chicks. Completely underfoot all the time looking for treats and pets. I've contacted the seller I bought them from. Hopefully I have more eggs by next weekend!

 

[gimmie birdies]

Good for you! Bantam cochins always make good broodies.