Shaws call duck incubation thread (hatch a wonderful(worthless to Ralphie) dux thread)

[CayugaJana]

Who Moi?

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I was referring to Pinocchio.... but you feeling guilty!?

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

View attachment 1305974 very impressed with my less than 5 dollar hygrometer. It's been about 5 hours. . finally something reads at least almost perfect! The digital one reads 66. But. . I guess I can work with that.

X2 that.
I candle when I turn the eggs right before bed. I figure that setting a clean rubber candler tip on the eggs can't possibly kill them. I don't have to touch the eggs so no guilt there.
There would definitely be more potential for harm or accident in a cabinet rather than a table top like we use.
So far I've candled these shipped quail eggs once a day. Currently standing at an 82% survival rate and they'll go into lockdown today or tomorrow.

 

[shawluvsbirds]

I need one of those. How big is it?

Yes do tell. Where did you get it?

Exo Terra Hygrometer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00026053Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_WY8SAbS0ZESWK
It's pretty small . . you'll have to get out your spectacles to read it. Lol. And it is an add on item. Perfect excuse to order something else You desperately need Ralphie

 

[WVduckchick]

Exo Terra Hygrometer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00026053Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_WY8SAbS0ZESWK
It's pretty small . . you'll have to get out your spectacles to read it. Lol. And it is an add on item. Perfect excuse to order something else You desperately need Ralphie

Thanks. I'm ordering one, and the thermometer too, just cause I have a thing for thermometers.
Also getting some infrared heaters bulbs for my baby coop. I gotta get these big chicks out of the tote! And duckies will be here soon too!

 

[shawluvsbirds]

So I couldn't resist another candleing. . found one with a definite blood ring but the rest look perfect.
Saturday will be day 10 I will candle and try to get some pics so you can all tell me if my air cells are looking good.
Humidity looks to be running between 25 and 30 percent

 

[CayugaJana]

I’m excited to see what they look like Shaw!!! Eeks!

 

[duluthralphie]

So I couldn't resist another candleing. . found one with a definite blood ring but the rest look perfect.
Saturday will be day 10 I will candle and try to get some pics so you can all tell me if my air cells are looking good.
Humidity looks to be running between 25 and 30 percent

I want you to think back over your life, and take note of how things have went badly when you act impulsively....

Then slowly in a rational moment break that candling light. Step on it, stomp on it. Jump on it.....

You will thank me for my wisdom when you are older.....

 

[Miss Lydia]

Candling is addictive. and fun too!!!

 

[duluthralphie]

and dangerous

Candling is addictive. and fun too!!!

....

 

[Miss Lydia]

Naw not dangerous. Why do you say that?