update: I have 4 in the homemade brooder and 3 in the incubator, 1 more in shell peeping. started with 12.
I am very happy with this batch. Thanks everone for sharing, it was even more fun this time.
Mine are such a cute mix - 3 blonds, 2 reds, and 2 black (rock/red) mixes. last 1?
Chad - mine moved the other eggs around before they were dry (old) enough to remove from incubator. This is normal and I don't risk handling chicks too early. If you have a way to divide (seperate) try that.
I keep my homemade brooder around 99' with cooler area away from lights just above room temp. The chicks can choose their temperature and be comfortable.
Scott