NY chicken lover!!!!

[Beer can]

I'm trying the dry incubation method. Keeping a eye on air cells and weights. See what happens. Threw a few white eggs in for easier candling, polish/giant crosses, Lol.

 

[PhoredaBurds]

Sad day! My first hatch trial and none of them made it. The hatcher offered to mail me more for free but I'm bummed. Great learning experience though so I'm switching things up a bit and trying again.

Sorry to read about ur bum hatch. Shipped eggs can be very tough. Maybe try eggs that you can pick up locally for ur next attempt. They're usually much more forgiving. If ur in NY there's probably one of us from this thread nearby w eggs available. Best of luck!

 

[PhoredaBurds]

Bummer. ..
This will be my first time using a incubator also. 27 in the Hova-bator. And nine under my volunteer backup plan, 'Miss Growleypants';

Miss Growleypants looks very focused. Love that broody malaise. Good luck w the hovabator. White eggs r wonderful for candling! U can really see the development if u have a strong flashlight. Keep us posted

 

[Gramma Chick]

Sad day! My first hatch trial and none of them made it. The hatcher offered to mail me more for free but I'm bummed. Great learning experience though so I'm switching things up a bit and trying again.

So Sorry ...I had the same problem...No I only do broody hatch ..
Ive got a 2nd broody .(My sumatra 's )TiTis daughter Yap Yap...

Funny Story - had to work today ..
I took both broodies out ..had to leave
Said to my husband after a hour check to make sure yap yap is on the right nest .
Hes like their both black chickens how am I supposed to tell which one is which ?
I said ...it doesnt matter just check to make sure both chickens are on the end nests ..
TiTi goes back to the right nest ..
Yap Yap is is drawn to any nest that has Egg eye candy ..

 

[Gramma Chick]

I think my taters might be ready for the ground..

Wow those are the longest sprouts I have ever seen..

 

[Gramma Chick]

President Reagan tells a chicken joke

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1065428770166701

 

[Beau Garden]

We need some details if you'd like some help.

1. Incubator used?

2. placement of the incubator?

3. Did any eggs develop and how far?

4. Etc. etc.

5. I have a copy of an article on hatching I can email you. Unless you've already read some.

You don't give a location. Perhaps you can get some cheaper eggs to practice on.

Sorry things didn't turn out, but don't give up.

I'll do the best I can to describe it all.

1. It's a big styrofoam one with wiring across the top to heat it. It's pretty big and could probably fit 30 or so eggs.

2. I have the incubator in a back bedroom that is very consistent temp and I keep the door closed so nobody bothers them.

3. 6 of the 7 started to develop but quit early on.

4. I had a shitty thermometer that I didn't trust so I put a different one in and the reading was 106. I panicked and turned them down but I wonder if that was the point that killed them. I ordered a new one so I can hopefully get a more accurate reading or temp and humidity. My sister recommended that I strap a down pillow to my butt and sit on them myself. If my second batch doesn't turn out I may take that advice.

5. I would love more reading material.

I live in Burnt Hills and the hatcher is sending me more for free, but next time I'm finding local eggs instead.

 

[PhoredaBurds]

I'll do the best I can to describe it all.

1. It's a big styrofoam one with wiring across the top to heat it. It's pretty big and could probably fit 30 or so eggs.

2. I have the incubator in a back bedroom that is very consistent temp and I keep the door closed so nobody bothers them.

3. 6 of the 7 started to develop but quit early on.

4. I had a shitty thermometer that I didn't trust so I put a different one in and the reading was 106.  I panicked and turned them down but I wonder if that was the point that killed them.  I ordered a new one so I can hopefully get a more accurate reading or temp and humidity.  My sister recommended that I strap a down pillow to my butt and sit on them myself. If my second batch doesn't turn out I may take that advice.

5.  I would love more reading material. 

I live in Burnt Hills and the hatcher is sending me more for free, but next time I'm finding local eggs instead.

Certainly give it another shot. Some people recommend using multiple thermometers. I found the Sally Sunshine thread on hatching very helpful: https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/hatching-eggs-101
Fingers crossed for a good hatch this time.

 

[Gramma Chick]

Quote: Could be turning it down ...didnt help .
A chickens body temp is quite warm ...in the adult chicken the variability is between 105°F and 107°F
so a hens skin on the eggs ..would be slightly lower.
The body temperature of a newly hatched chick is about 103.5°F
Did you know shipped eggs are supposed to settle before you incubate them ?
That was one of my mistakes

 

[Beau Garden]

Could be turning it down ...didnt help .
A chickens body temp is quite warm ...in the adult chicken the variability is between 105°F and 107°F
so a hens skin on the eggs ..would be slightly lower.
The body temperature of a newly hatched chick is about 103.5°F
Did you know shipped eggs are supposed to settle before you incubate them ?
That was one of my mistakes

I let them sit for about 12 hour. My plan next time is that I'm going to use a dry cloth to wipe the egg down, I'm going to sanitize my incubator, put a couple thermometers in there, and let them sit for a full 24 hours before starting the incubation. Hoping my chances will be a bit higher. If this round doesnt work im getting local eggs.