OMG OMG OMG I am in my first lockdown

[shanshan51]

So my first two eggs went into lockdown last night and I cant concentrate at work. Only a couple days left! Then as soon as these hatch I have 4 more going into lockdown. The brooder is all set up and I am soooooo anxious. The first few to hatch are going to be surprise crosses because we have barred rock, reds, sexlinks, leghorn, austerlops, and ameraucanas. Heck this is so exciting!

 

[terrilhb]

Congratulations. I remember my 1st time. I was so excited I could not even sleep. Good luck.

 

[shanshan51]

One question. I read somewhere that people use old egg crates to keep the pointed side down. I did this. Is this a good idea? Does it make it easier for clean up and hatching?

 

[terrilhb]

I did not use them. I just had mine laying down. Hopefully someone that has used it will chime in.

 

[wowmanacat]

I always let mine sit natural in the incubator on there sides. I found this works best for me.
BTW on your first hatch, I was very excited for mine in Mar this yr.

 

[babigyrl22]

My first lockdown starts Monday and I can't wait!

 

[justtoni44]

HI, I have used both methods.
I prefer the carton
I think it keeps it a little cleaner and for me it is easier to keep visual track of pips.
When I have a large hatch without the carton.the hatched chicks roll the eggs and I lose track if the pip is turned over.
I read a suggestion to cut a hole in the bottom of the egg carton to allow better circulation.......
Congratualatons on your first hatch.I will admit I get as excited
after many as I did the first........
Let us know how it goes..............

Toni

 

[spowell]

Congrats!!!! My first lockdown will be this Sunday for 7 Japanese, I can't wait either

 

[spowell]

Any Updates yet?

 

[Cattitude]

Go, chickies, go!!