Redinator's First Hatch-Along

[Slothinc]

I think in my case it may've been the makeshift hatching baskets that weren't vented at the bottom. I think it disrupted the airflow and caused cold spots like the one the Ayam eggs were in. Just a theory though.

But why the dried out membranes before they ever pip? I wouldn’t think cold spots would do that but maybe.

 

[redinator]

But why the dried out membranes before they ever pip? I wouldn’t think cold spots would do that but maybe.

I did notice the shells on the Ayam eggs were a bit thinner mine, thinner even than store bought eggs. I'm not sure if that's a breed trait or not. It could be part of why they're so expensive and possibly harder to hatch. That still doesn't explain what happened with Pot's remaining eggs, though.

 

[redinator]

I found this on facebook (not my usual 'go to' for information) about Ayam Cemanis hatch rates: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3087928671532171/posts/3784847511840280/

 

[Slothinc]

I found this on facebook (not my usual 'go to' for information) about Ayam Cemanis hatch rates: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3087928671532171/posts/3784847511840280/

Haha it cracks me up that someone on there got silkie hens strictly for incubating their ayam eggs I have about 6 broodies at any given time. Broodies are better hatchers. The only thing I don’t like about them is that the chicks can end up more skittish if broody mom raised (though it really does depend on the mom!)

 

[redinator]

Haha it cracks me up that someone on there got silkie hens strictly for incubating their ayam eggs I have about 6 broodies at any given time. Broodies are better hatchers. The only thing I don’t like about them is that the chicks can end up more skittish if broody mom raised (though it really does depend on the mom!)

I'm seriously hoping that's not the case with my broody. She still lets, me handle her to check for extra eggs, she fluffs up and grumbles, but that's it. She tells the other birds to 'Fluff Off' but comes to me for scratches and treats.

I'm hoping she lets me handle the chicks once they hatch, but only time will tell.