July Hatch-a-long

[jammyjammy2112]

ahhh everbody is rather going into lockdown or hatching.mine are due on the 4th or august ahhhhh cant wait

.last feb i had a chick hatch the complete rong side of the egg i was worried but he turned out to be the first and oldest he is a fine little roo now.

 

[Shellz]

I always seem to end up at the end of these hatch-a-longs. Sigh! And now that all 24 eggs are under broodies, I have little to report. I'll try to candle if I'm lucky to catch a broody, 2 or 3, off their nests today.

I still enjoy hearing how the rest of you guys & gals are doing.

My theories on broodies leaving young behind are; she's a first-timer & feels overwhelmed, there's something physiologically wrong with chick(s) that you can't detect, or she's psychic & knows certain chicks are trouble! Lol!

My black star went broody for first time last year & hatched 7 healthy chicks. The 7th one she abandoned as it hatched out. I put it back under her twice & then she accepted it. Turns out, it was a second cockerel in her brood. She must've known having 2 boys would be trouble. I had to cull them both later, as they were nasty to their sisters & mom. Not like their sweet dad at all! Perhaps just one roo would have made for more peace in the flock?

I sure hope the abandoned chicks do ok! Sounds like broody mama just isn't ready to handle all 9. Would be interesting to note if she goes broody again, how many she will cope with then. Good luck!

 

[BroosterSpringsteen]

I alsolutely love your profile pic! I want hens that lay eggs like that! Are they all from easter eggers???

Thanks! EEs and BBS Ameraucanas. That's what the eggs looked like when my chickens resumed laying back in February. They're not nearly as colorful this time of year, but still pretty.

 

[Gen9]

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*hugs* I hope you have 11 hatch, but most importantly be reunited with the chickens you already have. Where I live it's hard just finding a place that will accept dogs & these are rural areas too. I REALLY hope you find a place that can have chickens. *hugs* *hugs* *hugs!!!*

 

[Gen9]

If you do not mind my writing so much.............

.I have a quick story.
Pulled the eggs out for lockdown and somehow missed one that should have gone in the hatcher........
It hatched anyway, even with my screw up...and I was doing dry incubation.
You just never know, mother nature in control again................

This gives me hope <3

 

[dolfi]

Shellz i too always am one of the last. day 24 for me. the thing is that i like to put bator up on the bigginng of the month. oh well will keep ourselves company. lol

I always seem to end up at the end of these hatch-a-longs. Sigh! And now that all 24 eggs are under broodies, I have little to report. I'll try to candle if I'm lucky to catch a broody, 2 or 3, off their nests today.

I still enjoy hearing how the rest of you guys & gals are doing.

My theories on broodies leaving young behind are; she's a first-timer & feels overwhelmed, there's something physiologically wrong with chick(s) that you can't detect, or she's psychic & knows certain chicks are trouble! Lol!

My black star went broody for first time last year & hatched 7 healthy chicks. The 7th one she abandoned as it hatched out. I put it back under her twice & then she accepted it. Turns out, it was a second cockerel in her brood. She must've known having 2 boys would be trouble. I had to cull them both later, as they were nasty to their sisters & mom. Not like their sweet dad at all! Perhaps just one roo would have made for more peace in the flock?

I sure hope the abandoned chicks do ok! Sounds like broody mama just isn't ready to handle all 9. Would be interesting to note if she goes broody again, how many she will cope with then. Good luck!

Thanks! EEs and BBS Ameraucanas. That's what the eggs looked like when my chickens resumed laying back in February. They're not nearly as colorful this time of year, but still pretty.

Brooster but where does the color come from and why has it change what color are they now

*hugs* I hope you have 11 hatch, but most importantly be reunited with the chickens you already have. Where I live it's hard just finding a place that will accept dogs & these are rural areas too. I REALLY hope you find a place that can have chickens. *hugs* *hugs* *hugs!!!*

thank you Gen9, chicken for me is a hobby that relax me and entertainment. I dont want to give them up.

This gives me hope <3

 

[Shellz]

Guess we're in good company then dolfi!
Sorry to hear of your troubles. You can only go 'up' from here, right?
Yeah, they'll have to pry a chicken from my cold, dead hands, to get me to give them up, lol!

 

[howfunkyisurchicken]

I put 20 more eggs in the bator

They're due to hatch August 3rd. The dozen I have cooking (hatch July 23rd) are all doing great as well. Getting closer!

 

[BY Chicken Lady]

I put 20 more eggs in the bator

They're due to hatch August 3rd. The dozen I have cooking (hatch July 23rd) are all doing great as well. Getting closer!

You have two hatchrs going at the same time?! This hatching thing must be addicting...what am i getting myself in to here? Lol

 

[EverMystique1]

I guess like humans, not all mothers are good moms.  Glad she is taking care of the other 4, hope she doesn't leave them unattended too.

If she does, DH or I will gather them in eith the otger 14 in the brooder. May need to build a larger brooder at this rate, though. Lol.