October Hatch-A-Long?

[Ms Biddy]

Here we go! Day zero for me. I have shipped eggs that are currently not being turned with non-shipped eggs that are being hand turned. Removing the turner tray and hand turning is also a good way to fit extra eggs in the beginning. Later when clears are removed the turner can go back in. My air cells are loose though, so I have a whole complicated regimen to follow.

 

[Chicks 'n ducks]

Good luck! You got this!

 

[member 373180]

I'm off, too!

 

[MillersFarm]

Might be getting some ayam cemanis.. If I do i'll def join in~! I actually have some bielefelder eggs (20) incubating right now, Just set them 2 days ago.

 

[TheLittleFarm18]

Day 12 and I'm pretty sure I lost another ..the 8 left are doing wonderful. Also I ordered one of those electric momma/brooder hens for heat for the babies, I'm excited not to have to use heat lamp

 

[Jules929]

Day 11 for my set. I candled yesterday and removed 2 duds. Two others are questionable. That leaves 6 Blue Star and 2 Light Brahma eggs in the running!

 

[Ms Biddy]

How is everyone doing? I intended to be really good and not candle early (or often) but since I'm hand turning, it's been really hard! When you already have your hands on the eggs and the lid open what's the harm in lifting one or two or three and innocently shining a light on them? I'm only on Day 4! At this stage the "spiders" are very visible though. I even see development in some of my shipped eggs. I haven't touched or turned them at all yet but tomorrow I'll begin tilting them gently.

ETA here's what I can see alreadyyyy!

 

[generaldsherman]

Two chicks out this morning! Silverrud's Blues (although one looks to be a splash, not blue. Does that make it a Silverrud's Splash?) I hope to see two AC chicks in the incubator when I get home.

 

[Ms Biddy]

^Great news! Fingers crossed for your AC's.

 

[Chicks 'n ducks]

How is everyone doing? I intended to be really good and not candle early (or often) but since I'm hand turning, it's been really hard! When you already have your hands on the eggs and the lid open what's the harm in lifting one or two or three and innocently shining a light on them? I'm only on Day 4! At this stage the "spiders" are very visible though. I even see development in some of my shipped eggs. I haven't touched or turned them at all yet but tomorrow I'll begin tilting them gently.

ETA here's what I can see alreadyyyy! View attachment 1549240

I feel ya- the temptation is real. I just HAD to sneak a peek on the 5th day- I was able to see the little embryo and the eye. It's amazing, really.