July Hatch-a-Long (including 4th of July hatch-a-long)
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Orion ZyGarian
Chirping
- Jun 9, 2020
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Both of us got a bit impatient. She had started to zip but only got a little ways through. After a few hours, with her still struggling, I started to help a bit. Enough so she could finish the job.
It seems she was a bit too eager to get out! I have her in a mug with a paper towel right now so she can finish absorbing the bit of yolk left. Shes not happy about it, but she's energetic with vigor and not bleeding!
Her (brother?) has been the fastest grower the whole time and had the most movement. Seems more time is needed though, as (s)he is still "chewing" and hasnt done an external pip yet. I had this same scenario happen last time. I was gone for 1 hour, and it didnt make it. Still dont know why
It seems she was a bit too eager to get out! I have her in a mug with a paper towel right now so she can finish absorbing the bit of yolk left. Shes not happy about it, but she's energetic with vigor and not bleeding!
Her (brother?) has been the fastest grower the whole time and had the most movement. Seems more time is needed though, as (s)he is still "chewing" and hasnt done an external pip yet. I had this same scenario happen last time. I was gone for 1 hour, and it didnt make it. Still dont know why
I'll take a guess based on nothing more than my Spidey sense: pullet!
TheBajan
Songster
@slbenter
The breeder I'm getting my eggs from said she has been breeding these exclusively for 14 years. She also suggested incubating at 101 and keeping the humidity around 40%-45% and then raising it to about 70% during lockdown. My last hatch I kept it about 45%-47% and temp was set to 101 because I can't set it to half degrees and setting it at 100 seemed to drop it too low on the downward heat cycle. The heat would shut off at 101 and turn back on at 100. Actual temp would drop to about 99.6 on the low end of the cycle. Thanks for the advice... keep your fingers crossed. My baby needs some friends!
The breeder I'm getting my eggs from said she has been breeding these exclusively for 14 years. She also suggested incubating at 101 and keeping the humidity around 40%-45% and then raising it to about 70% during lockdown. My last hatch I kept it about 45%-47% and temp was set to 101 because I can't set it to half degrees and setting it at 100 seemed to drop it too low on the downward heat cycle. The heat would shut off at 101 and turn back on at 100. Actual temp would drop to about 99.6 on the low end of the cycle. Thanks for the advice... keep your fingers crossed. My baby needs some friends!
CindyinSD
All will be well, and that will be well is well.
It looks like two rows of feathers on the wing, which (the oracles say) means it's a girl. I'm told this is only reliable though, if the breeders have selected for this trait.
Day 7: 13/14 Silverudd's, 6/7 Marans, 5/8 Fifty Five Flowery remaining.
Day 5: 9/14 DSL Barnevelder, 6/10 fridge eggs, 10/12 local eggs remaining.
This includes 2 cracked and repaired shipped eggs. Those are doing surprisingly well.
Goldie, the broody, cracked 2 eggs in the nest. Made a huge mess. I pulled all remaining eggs back inside to wash. While I was washing them one crushed in my hand! Guess those hens aren't getting enough calcium or something. I probably had too many under her anyway. I squeeze tested all other eggs. They seemed ok. Gave 4 back to her.
Day 5: 9/14 DSL Barnevelder, 6/10 fridge eggs, 10/12 local eggs remaining.
This includes 2 cracked and repaired shipped eggs. Those are doing surprisingly well.
Goldie, the broody, cracked 2 eggs in the nest. Made a huge mess. I pulled all remaining eggs back inside to wash. While I was washing them one crushed in my hand! Guess those hens aren't getting enough calcium or something. I probably had too many under her anyway. I squeeze tested all other eggs. They seemed ok. Gave 4 back to her.
SnapdragonQ
It's coffee o'clock!
Little bit of wiggling here and there, but otherwise quiet.
I weighed this morning, start of day 18, and I guess there is some real porosity differences in these Biele eggs! One egg only lost 9.6%. A couple others lost 10, 11, or 12, (normal) and the last two lost 14.8 and 15.3% Sheesh!
The eggs from my flock, and I'm sure denser shells, lost between 7 to 11%. A tad low, but if I had dropped the humidity any more the Bieles might have dried too much.
I weighed this morning, start of day 18, and I guess there is some real porosity differences in these Biele eggs! One egg only lost 9.6%. A couple others lost 10, 11, or 12, (normal) and the last two lost 14.8 and 15.3% Sheesh!
The eggs from my flock, and I'm sure denser shells, lost between 7 to 11%. A tad low, but if I had dropped the humidity any more the Bieles might have dried too much.
kelseyk
Free Ranging
I did not have any kind of luck feather sexing my BCMs.
Orion ZyGarian
Chirping
- Jun 9, 2020
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Still waiting for this one to hatch. It's been a full day of healthy chirping, and still no external pip. Chick is definitely still growing, but it looks like the membrane is starting to yellow. It's still clicking a little bit and doing the chewing motion, but it is definitely moving/trying to move around in there. Intervention time?
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FortCluck
Hatch-a-Long Queen
That is an external pip and it’s gone through the membrane too. I would put oil or antibiotic ointment (not with pain relief) on it to moisten the membrane so you can get a better look at the veins.
ETA do not put the oil or ointment near it’s beak because it can clog it’s nostrils.
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