March Hatch-Along Thread- Come Hatch With Us!!!!!

[Brookhavens]

SO glad you are all loving the pellets. When I first started using them a few months ago I noticed a big difference. Not as much chick dust either.

 

[PugBug]

Walmart eggs? What kind?

I was wondering the same thing????

 

[PugBug]

SO glad you are all loving the pellets. When I first started using them a few months ago I noticed a big difference. Not as much chick dust either.

I had no idea it would be that much of a diff, but it is! The odor is gone, no dust- great!

I just wish I could use them for my horse stalls LOL, but that would cost me a fortune!

 

[redriver]

Alright. I have a question for you experienced hatchers out there. I have read several different theories about how much weight eggs are supposed to lose before they hatch. It seems to go from 11%-16%. Right now, at seven days, my chicken eggs have already lost 4.4%. If I go with the 11% loss theory, they are losing too much. If I go with the 16%, then they are probably right on track. The humidity runs from about 65% when I first add water. Then it slowly drops. When it jumps down to 20% I add more water. Right now it is at 47% and I think it was three days ago that I added water. There are 48 eggs, so the sample size is pretty good.

 

[PugBug]

Brook did your eggs hatch yet?

 

[TheH Klan of 10]

I

[COLOR=B22222]Don't you love them! and they work out perfect for my little duck too, keeps their brooder much cleaner![/COLOR]

I have never used them b4 I got a tip from some helpful folks on here !!! I am excited .... And can hardly wait till my eggs hatch!!!

 

[chickydee64]

Just a quick note.

Getting action..one out.An English Orp. Lots of pipping and zipping happening.
To tired to stay awake.

Talk tomorrow

 

[PugBug]

Alright. I have a question for you experienced hatchers out there. I have read several different theories about how much weight eggs are supposed to lose before they hatch. It seems to go from 11%-16%. Right now, at seven days, my chicken eggs have already lost 4.4%. If I go with the 11% loss theory, they are losing too much. If I go with the 16%, then they are probably right on track. The humidity runs from about 65% when I first add water. Then it slowly drops. When it jumps down to 20% I add more water. Right now it is at 47% and I think it was three days ago that I added water. There are 48 eggs, so the sample size is pretty good.

I can't help you w/ the weight thing, I never weigh mine- but as to humidity, I keep mine in the 30ish range days 1-18. I up it to upper 60's for lockdown/hatch. It's what seems to work for me...
Good luck w/ your hatch!

 

[PugBug]

Just a quick note.

Getting action..one out.An English Orp. Lots of pipping and zipping happening.
To tired to stay awake.

Talk tomorrow

You might wake up to fluff butts in the morning- post pics!

 

[hokankai]

Alright. I have a question for you experienced hatchers out there. I have read several different theories about how much weight eggs are supposed to lose before they hatch. It seems to go from 11%-16%. Right now, at seven days, my chicken eggs have already lost 4.4%. If I go with the 11% loss theory, they are losing too much. If I go with the 16%, then they are probably right on track. The humidity runs from about 65% when I first add water. Then it slowly drops. When it jumps down to 20% I add more water. Right now it is at 47% and I think it was three days ago that I added water. There are 48 eggs, so the sample size is pretty good.

I like to get about 5% loss by the first week, 10% by the second, and around 13% by lockdown. Eggs that lose more are better than those that lose less though so I wouldn't sweat it