November/December "Hatch-a-Long"

[Heidisgran]

Quote: sounds like its trying to zip...hows it going?

 

[Heidisgran]

I'm joing the hatch along! I'm setting 17 eggs from Buff Orps, Ameraucanas, OEGB Silver Duckwing, and a few Buckeye, as well as 3 Pekin Duck eggs! They are all local this time so I'm hoping for far better results!

woo hoo

 

[Heidisgran]

Quote: I haven't heard any success stories...good luck if your going to try, I'll be looking forward to up dates.....I wouldn't want to go through the heartache...I fall in love so quickly

 

[mollychick2013]

I haven't heard any success stories...good luck if your going to try, I'll be looking forward to up dates.....I wouldn't want to go through the heartache...I fall in love so quickly

I'll be sure to keep everyone updated! I've actually heard of quite a few success stories, more so with at least one living, but it mostly seems to come down to helping them hatch when the time comes (for the best shot anyway). We get attached quickly too, but willing to try this once and see.

 

[pamygh]

Hi everyone. I am on day 14 hatching 15 eggs. I have black australopes and rir. Something I've read in this forum that I don't have a clue about is lockdown. What is it? We are doing homemade incubator (igloobator) and candler. Just want to make sure I hatch the right way to max my efforts and relieve my worry

 

[Cheyen]

Hi everyone. I am on day 14 hatching 15 eggs. I have black australopes and rir. Something I've read in this forum that I don't have a clue about is lockdown. What is it? We are doing homemade incubator (igloobator) and candler. Just want to make sure I hatch the right way to max my efforts and relieve my worry

Lock down is when you stop turning eggs three days before they hatch. That would be day 18 for chickens. You also increase the humidity and ensure that there is proper ventilation in your incubator. Good luck with the eggs!

 

[Heidisgran]

Hi everyone. I am on day 14 hatching 15 eggs. I have black australopes and rir. Something I've read in this forum that I don't have a clue about is lockdown. What is it? We are doing homemade incubator (igloobator) and candler. Just want to make sure I hatch the right way to max my efforts and relieve my worry

are you monitoring the humidity??

lock down starts on day 18....you raise the humidity up to 65 to 75% and don't open the incubator...unless absolutely necessary... until they hatch...the reason is so that the humidity doesn't drop...the chicks at this point need the moisture to ensure their membranes don't dry out and become glue...and that really describes it, glue....especially after they pip the outer shell since then drier air gets in through that hole...

best of luck, I'll be waiting for pictures

there are quite a few folks on this thread that have plenty of experience to get you through should you need any advice!

 

[Heidisgran]

Quote: oh ya! stop turning lol

 

[familypendragon]

I'm well aware and plan on helping the chicks hatch when the time comes (if they make it, of course).  Regardless, still excited to give it a try!   We used an led flashlight for candling this time and there is veins and such in all the eggs we tried!  (we only looked at about 6 of them)  we also have ANOTHER double yoker --  named "Pretzel".  Both the double yokers so far have great veining through all the yolks.  The others are doing great as well that we checked.  Only one egg did I not see veining on (well, unsure if I saw it, kinda bright in teh room)  and its named "Farkle" which is just a little funny given the name.

OK, good. I did not want that to be an unpleasant surprise. Was afraid since you had 40 something posts you might be totally new and not realize what you were getting into. Good luck - I will have everything crossed they all make it!

 

[sweetappleacres]

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In Colleyville