June 2022 Hatch-a-long

[Bananer86]

I did not see a June 2022 thread so I guess I’ll start

ETA- I had 2 late comers. Total set 22
16 shipped cross country
6 from my coop

I set these beauties (- the quail eggs) this morning. Estimated hatch date - June 10th
Praying for pullets! We’ve hatched out more cockerels than pullets so far

I’ll be adding coturnix quail eggs to the bator Monday too. Come hatch-a-long with us!

 

[Perris]

I'm in! I've got 8 eggs (4 Braekel, 2 Isabelle Leghorn, 2 Swedish Flower) under a 4 yr old broody. Due to hatch the weekend of 4/5 June.

 

[Bananer86]

I'm in! I've got 8 eggs (4 Braekel, 2 Isabelle Leghorn, 2 Swedish Flower) under a 4 yr old broody. Due to hatch the weekend of 4/5 June.
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She’s so pretty

 

[Iluveggers]

I’m in also! Waiting on eggs to ship next week plus 1/2 dozen Easter Eggers to add from a local source. Setting 6 CCL, 12 EE/OE, and 3 Buff Orpington eggs next weekend for a hatch date of June 18! I can fit 22 in the NR360 so if they send an extra egg I’ll be full!

 

[Bananer86]

I had 1 more jump in there so now there’s 23. I feel like I need 1 more blue just to even it out my hubs is gonna kill me I went from 1 dozen chicken + as many quail as I had to umm 2 dozen chicken & maybe less quail umm chicken math

 

[Bananer86]

Set the coturnix eggs this morning & I noticed the chicken eggs are feeling more solid/feeling heavier, I plan to candle Friday.
Current total 50
Chicken 24
Quail 26

At the present moment I’m torn between just leaving it at 50 or finish filling in the gaps this is my largest hatch so far

 

[Perris]

I noticed the chicken eggs are feeling more solid/feeling heavier

aren't they supposed to lose weight as they develop?

 

[Bananer86]

aren't they supposed to lose weight as they develop?

Yes they do. Our humidity has been naturally high (45-50% dry) so I’m a little concerned. I’m hoping it’s just feeling that way due to development

 

[UThobbyfarmer]

I’m in! I set these beauties 5/21, Saturday, for a 6/11 hatch day. All barnyard mixes from 3 local sources.

1 dozen were purchased as table eggs. After 2 with cracks and a few blanks I have 6 remaining. Rooster is RIR over typical layer breeds. Brown and green eggs.

1 dozen from source #2. Rooster is either Ayam Cemani or Blue laced red Wyandotte. 6 eggs remaining. Brown, green, and olive.

1 dozen from source #3. Hens are typical laying breeds. Rooster appears to be a barnyard mix himself. He looked like a Sexlink (calico-ish) but with feathered legs. 11 eggs remaining! Brown or cream.

This is a special group of eggs for me. The start of a new flock. After selling my previous flock last fall to travel full time. Still miss those sweet birds.

 

[Iluveggers]

I’m in! I set these beauties 5/21, Saturday, for a 6/11 hatch day. All barnyard mixes from 3 local sources.

1 dozen were purchased as table eggs. After 2 with cracks and a few blanks I have 6 remaining. Rooster is RIR over typical layer breeds. Brown and green eggs.

1 dozen from source #2. Rooster is either Ayam Cemani or Blue laced red Wyandotte. 6 eggs remaining. Brown, green, and olive.

1 dozen from source #3. Hens are typical laying breeds. Rooster appears to be a barnyard mix himself. He looked like a Sexlink (calico-ish) but with feathered legs. 11 eggs remaining! Brown or cream.

This is a special group of eggs for me. The start of a new flock. After selling my previous flock last fall to travel full time. Still miss those sweet birds.



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Nice job sneaking in an extra egg!