Setting eggs June 3rd. Need hatching buddies! Lets have some fun!

[Stephanie739]

I'm trying for blue barred and blue australorps

 

[Mcfly1988]

thanks chic-a-deee

 

[Stephanie739]

oh yay! I have my first pip Its a barred rock egg (I think) daddy unknown

 

[JakeBremer]

ohh Jake. I'm so sorry. I hope the others thrive. If you need another batch of fertile eggs, I will send some to you for free. They are just backyard mixes, but all pure mixes and cute! I ended up with what I believe is a little australorp/bantam cochin mix pullet from my broody who I just adore. See my signature? Those are my babies

That would be fantastic!!!

 

[chic-a-deee]

Checked under the Redstar mumma hen this mornng.....she is still broodie...fluffing up & making that cute sound. Of course I cant tell if the eggs are 'rolling' around,
(that would be something to see!!) but I picked up each one (about 4 viables) & put it to my ear to listen for pipping. No pipping. I candled them yesterday....& there could be two that are good to go. Time will tell.

 

[Stephanie739]

How in the world do you folks stand this waiting called "lockdown?"

Just went into lockdown today (day 18) with my first-ever incubator hatch (at least I hope they hatch!). I'm not sure my nerves will hold out until day 21! Have always used broody hens before, but didn't have one ready when the eggs I got arrived. If this doesn't work out, you can find me at the local mental health facility!

Welcome! This is my first hatch too. Its amazing how much I have enjoyed staring at eggs through a little window lol and so exciting when it moves or chirps! Day 19, one pip so far

 

[Stephanie739]

That would be fantastic!!!

I sent you a private message Jake

 

[B J Hopkins]

Just came in from standing guard while my chickens free ranged for an hour. Found another white chick sitting on it's behind in 1/2 of its shell. Took egg out of the carton & laid it down & chick wiggled out of the shell. That's 5 today.

 

[JakeBremer]

Just came in from standing guard while my chickens free ranged for an hour. Found another white chick sitting on it's behind in 1/2 of its shell. Took egg out of the carton & laid it down & chick wiggled out of the shell. That's 5 today.

What breed is the chick???

 

[lareynadenada]

WooHoo Jake!! told ya!