July 2022 Hatch-A-Long

[MiddleAmerican]

Well, the power went out last night, but only for about 1.5 hrs, and the bator was still at 90* when it came back on. I'm hoping everything is OK in there. I plan to candle tonight to make sure everyone is doing ok. Last time I candled, which was on Day 14 (Wednesday) I had 4/10 Lavender Ameraucanas left, and 10/10 Birchen Marans. The babies in the brooder hated having their heat lamp off for that time, but I laid a blanket over them (with an air gap) to try and keep them warm while it was out. They still cried the whole time though, poor things. But they're fine. Hopefully the eggs are too.

They will be fine.

 

[Waterfaery]

Yay! I'm so excited for you! Don't forget to drink lots of water...and sleep. I always forget to do that at hatch time. Didn't get more than 2 hrs at a time for the whole 3 days of lockdown/hatch. Felt like crap, lol. Fingers crossed for all the fluff butts!!!

Yes! I was the same and probably will be again next week. I'm glad I found this thread so I know I'm not the only one! I even left my husband for the first two nights that the chicks were in the brooder so I could sleep on a mattress on the floor beside them!

 

[Waterfaery]

Woke up to one pip! Lots of chirping going on here too, it’s going to be a long day lol. Good thing we have nothing planned!

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Yay, that's great!

 

[Waterfaery]

Well, the power went out last night, but only for about 1.5 hrs, and the bator was still at 90* when it came back on. I'm hoping everything is OK in there. I plan to candle tonight to make sure everyone is doing ok. Last time I candled, which was on Day 14 (Wednesday) I had 4/10 Lavender Ameraucanas left, and 10/10 Birchen Marans. The babies in the brooder hated having their heat lamp off for that time, but I laid a blanket over them (with an air gap) to try and keep them warm while it was out. They still cried the whole time though, poor things. But they're fine. Hopefully the eggs are too.

I've heard of hens leaving the eggs for longer than that so hopefully it will be ok. Have you got back up power in case it goes again?

 

[Poodlemum]

Yay! I'm so excited for you! Don't forget to drink lots of water...and sleep. I always forget to do that at hatch time. Didn't get more than 2 hrs at a time for the whole 3 days of lockdown/hatch. Felt like crap, lol. Fingers crossed for all the fluff butts!!!

I have been so bad at hydrating lately Definitely need to get back into the habit of drinking more, especially with the heat. Thank you!

 

[FreedomFarm13]

Yes! I was the same and probably will be again next week. I'm glad I found this thread so I know I'm not the only one! I even left my husband for the first two nights that the chicks were in the brooder so I could sleep on a mattress on the floor beside them!

Hahaha! I did that too. My hubby said it felt like he was single again...and he didn't like it, lol!

 

[FreedomFarm13]

I've heard of hens leaving the eggs for longer than that so hopefully it will be ok. Have you got back up power in case it goes again?

No, unfortunately I don't. Also, I found out last night that my friend who lives just a couple houses down is on the same transformer, so if it blows again my plan of using her electric while ours is out isn't gonna work. But let's just hope that doesn't happen again before I'm able to acquire an alternate power source for emergencies.

 

[ivy_huan]

Beautiful babies!
Love the light, silvery blue ones. Will be interesting to see how all these littles feather in. Congratulations.

I'm very curious to see what they turn out to be
It's very interesting to hatch the barn yard mix

 

[ivy_huan]

She is adorable.

My first hatch
I love them

 

[ivy_huan]

They are adorable! That's a lovely mix of birds.

Thank you
My first hatch they r so cute