July 2022 Hatch-A-Long

[Poodlemum]

When was the last chick to hatch? Those don’t looks to have internally pipped or dipped down enough to indicate they’re about to. However, it’s difficult to tell from this angle. If you are trying to determine viability but believe they’re already DIS make a hole into the air sac. Larger than the normal safety hole. Then you’ll be able to see any movement well. If it’s still viable put a piece of tape, any type, over the hole to maintain humidity. No harm done. If I don’t see movement I try putting something down, usually the eraser end of a pencil, to gently touch the chick. If they don’t respond or are already stiff (usually the case for me this late) then you have your answer.

The two that hatched both arrived Friday on day 21, so it’s not terribly long and also feels like forever

 

[UThobbyfarmer]

The BCM and green egg were dead, we started a safety hole and continued after no movement. Possibly cheeps from the last blue egg unless we were hoping so hard it messed with our minds… Will add a safety hole after a cake break

I was typing when you made your reply. I’m glad you have your answer and pulled the eggs. Fingers crossed for the final potential chick.

 

[Gammas Bearded Babies]

The BCM and green egg were dead, we started a safety hole and continued after no movement. Possibly cheeps from the last blue egg unless we were hoping so hard it messed with our minds… Will add a safety hole after a cake break

Ah I'm so sorry

 

[Poodlemum]

Ah I'm so sorry

Thanks Guess that means I just need to set more right???

 

[Gammas Bearded Babies]

Thanks Guess that means I just need to set more right???

Always!

 

[junior67]

Thanks Guess that means I just need to set more right???

Yes you do!! Lol. I should be getting some on Wed to set! Lol

 

[Poodlemum]

Yes you do!! Lol. I should be getting some on Wed to set! Lol

I’ve got a minimum of 11 dozen on my counter Ran out of cartons, so there’s more in the basket, in the sewing room… Too many people went on vacation lol

 

[junior67]

I’ve got a minimum of 11 dozen on my counter Ran out of cartons, so there’s more in the basket, in the sewing room… Too many people went on vacation lol

Mine kept going broody and then the ones not broody are a bit off on their laying. So I am lacking eggs right now.... I was getting 2.5-3 dozen a week. Now that a couple are just getting back to laying I am at 1 dozen a week

 

[Poodlemum]

Sooooooo, this egg has been gone a LONGGGGGGG time. No discernible development and maybe a smidge of tiny greyish matter that disintegrated immediately. 2/12 final hatch, 7/12 viable. 2 (or I guess 3) very early quitters, 2 late quitters

 

[UThobbyfarmer]

Sooooooo, this egg has been gone a LONGGGGGGG time. No discernible development and maybe a smidge of tiny greyish matter that disintegrated immediately. 2/12 final hatch, 7/12 viable. 2 (or I guess 3) very early quitters, 2 late quitters

Remind me where you sourced these eggs from? Some hatches are rougher than others.

Congrats on the 2 chicks! They are adorable.