Setting eggs 1-18-12. I need some buddies to keep me company.

[Squawkbox]

Matlock585, two of my hens look just like yours, the red color but mine have a bit of partridge color/pattern on their tails. They were bred to my partridge Cochin roo, what will the baby's look like? Anyone know?

 

[CALI CHICK]

How you doing, Matlock,

Remember we were discussing our Accurite thermometers/hygrometers and the temperature variations the other day? Well, for peace of mind I bought a $10 reptile thermometer to compare temps inside the incubator. (I read the article about calibrating thermometers and decided that wasn't possible as I don't have a thermometer that I can freeze OR boil!) This new thermometer is also digital and measures the temperature to the .1 (tenth) degree and has a little probe that can be placed anywhere in the incubator. It is so nice to see a reading of 101.4, for example! I have it laying right over the tops of the eggs. In comparison, the Accurite can be off by about 2 degrees, so it isn't too bad. Some people have a better feel (or luck) incubating. But me, I love knowing more precisely what the temperature really is inside the bator. Anyway, just thought I'd share my "find" with you.

 

[phoenix912]

We are a few days ahead on our eggs. 5 went in on the 16th. 6 went in on the 17th. As of now we have 10 left one was not fertile. So far 6 are doing good and 4 have good veins but not much movement. We are going in to lockdown on friday and hope it doesnt hurt the ones that are a day behind. One egg is a banty egg the other 9 are mutt eggs.So hopefully by monday or tuesday we will have some new fuzzy butts.

P.S. im also excited becaus on the 9th or 10th we will have six one day old silkies 3 buff and 3 blue that we ordered from our local co-op.

 

[matlock585]

I just did my full 14 day candling and I only cut 1 more egg. So I have 32 of 43 moving on.

I've got 21 bantam cochins and all 11 of my mutts are still making it.
Suh Wheat!

 

[sager:)silkies]

good to hear hope most hatch i have 16 eggs goin into lockdown tommorow

 

[matlock585]

Well post on here about how your hatch goes. I think mine will go 2-7 & 8- 12. I've got it streaming as you see in my sig. Please come watch mine hatch!

 

[sager:)silkies]

when are urs due to hatch

 

[matlock585]

tuesday at the earliest and wednesday expected. Come watch!

 

[sager:)silkies]

so today or next wensday the latest also i will have a live stream to this weekend

 

[champer]

Matlock, please post photos here too. I'm on dial up, so can't see video or live streaming