my temp was down to 99.2 today before work and 99.2 after work so i turned it up a little and it got up too 103 so i turned it down a little its at 100 for now.
Setting eggs Memorial Day Weekend! :) They're hatching!!!
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Can I join in too? I put 11 Black Copper Marans and 8 Barred Rocks in my LG Still Air incubator on 5/27. This is my first hatching attempt and my first attempt at raising chickens at all. Like a few of you, my temps fluctuate a lot (99.5-102) and my thermometers all disagree once they get in the incubator (although they all match each other when they sit on my counter). I finally just decided to use the glass one that came with my incubator. I'm trying to maintain my humidity ~35-40% as per the dry incubation method but I do end up having to add water or it drops down to <20%.
I am waiting to candle until day 8 since I don't really think I will be able to see through the Maran's shell anyway and I'm not going to throw any out since I won't trust what I see.
Can I join in too? I put 11 Black Copper Marans and 8 Barred Rocks in my LG Still Air incubator on 5/27. This is my first hatching attempt and my first attempt at raising chickens at all. Like a few of you, my temps fluctuate a lot (99.5-102) and my thermometers all disagree once they get in the incubator (although they all match each other when they sit on my counter). I finally just decided to use the glass one that came with my incubator. I'm trying to maintain my humidity ~35-40% as per the dry incubation method but I do end up having to add water or it drops down to <20%.
I am waiting to candle until day 8 since I don't really think I will be able to see through the Maran's shell anyway and I'm not going to throw any out since I won't trust what I see.
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Can I join in too? I put 11 Black Copper Marans and 8 Barred Rocks in my LG Still Air incubator on 5/27. This is my first hatching attempt and my first attempt at raising chickens at all. Like a few of you, my temps fluctuate a lot (99.5-102) and my thermometers all disagree once they get in the incubator (although they all match each other when they sit on my counter). I finally just decided to use the glass one that came with my incubator. I'm trying to maintain my humidity ~35-40% as per the dry incubation method but I do end up having to add water or it drops down to <20%.
I am waiting to candle until day 8 since I don't really think I will be able to see through the Maran's shell anyway and I'm not going to throw any out since I won't trust what I see.
Wow! BCM's on your first hatch? I am jealous!
This is my first time too and I thought that I'd better play it safe until I get the hang of things. Just wait until they hatch. Fuzzy butts peeping everywhere! Good luck on your hatch! Hey, I see that your name is sportchick.
What kind of sports are you into? I am a runner and a road cyclist myself. Got to keep moving!
Can I join in too? I put 11 Black Copper Marans and 8 Barred Rocks in my LG Still Air incubator on 5/27. This is my first hatching attempt and my first attempt at raising chickens at all. Like a few of you, my temps fluctuate a lot (99.5-102) and my thermometers all disagree once they get in the incubator (although they all match each other when they sit on my counter). I finally just decided to use the glass one that came with my incubator. I'm trying to maintain my humidity ~35-40% as per the dry incubation method but I do end up having to add water or it drops down to <20%.
I am waiting to candle until day 8 since I don't really think I will be able to see through the Maran's shell anyway and I'm not going to throw any out since I won't trust what I see.
Wow! BCM's on your first hatch? I am jealous!
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Sweet Aj1. Now let's hope it stays stable
Sequioa, I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels like this wait is taking forever already. I'm already trying to think of ways to keep myself from candling again today.
Of course you can join us Sportchick! And you have BCM as your first hatch!?! I think I temporarily turned green with jealousy for a second there. I really, really want some of those! Maybe next time
Sequioa, I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels like this wait is taking forever already. I'm already trying to think of ways to keep myself from candling again today.
Of course you can join us Sportchick! And you have BCM as your first hatch!?! I think I temporarily turned green with jealousy for a second there. I really, really want some of those! Maybe next time
I want to join in! I just put 5 serama bantom eggs in yesterday.This is my 2nd try I had 5 in before and my light went out Sunday at day 9 and I didnt have a backup lost all my eggs but 1 and I'm not sure about that one, I still have it in but it was moving slow last night and nothing today so far.
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I have a potential broody sitting on four eggs (three I set under her - and one she laid
). If she sticks it out, the hatch date for the original three is June 21st.
Word Girl: If she sticks it out, the hatch date for the original three is June 21st.
Same for us! Our hen just went broody for her first time yesterday. She is setting on 11 eggs.
Same for us! Our hen just went broody for her first time yesterday. She is setting on 11 eggs.
Sequoia, I used to be a soccer player (back in the day) but now I run but not as much as I should. The name is because it is a way to abbreviate my town (Shreveport) not because of my own athletic ability (except in my memories
)
Airilith, I am only going to get 1 shot at this so I had to try for the hens I really want. I live in town and will be flying under the radar (I hope) so can only have a handful of hens. If my hatch goes well, I am going to have to find homes for the rest. I have a few friends that are interested. Maybe we can get some babies on the Egg Train and I can send you some??
Airilith, I am only going to get 1 shot at this so I had to try for the hens I really want. I live in town and will be flying under the radar (I hope) so can only have a handful of hens. If my hatch goes well, I am going to have to find homes for the rest. I have a few friends that are interested. Maybe we can get some babies on the Egg Train and I can send you some??
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airilith---- I set 8 eggs under my mixed breed broody hen, Spot, on Memorial Day. Expected hatch day is June 21st. My little Spot is sitting tight.
I let her out for about 10 minutes every day so she can run and get some excersize. She drinks a lot when I let her out, then heads to the sand bath area. She doesn't eat much, just a few bites. Then it's back to her eggs. Oh, what fun!
I let her out for about 10 minutes every day so she can run and get some excersize. She drinks a lot when I let her out, then heads to the sand bath area. She doesn't eat much, just a few bites. Then it's back to her eggs. Oh, what fun!
my temp went down to 98.8 today when i was at work more adjusting
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