Should I let my broody hatch?

[Chicks Galore3]

One of the eggs I wanted to use for hatching was cracked so I opened to check for fertility, and I didn't see a bullseye, but I didn't see a white dot either. I know what you are talking about because I've seen it before, but for some reason this egg did have any white spot at all....just yellow.

 

[Kev]

It happens, there is never 100% fertility all the time.

This is why it is a good idea to candle the eggs after a few days under the hen. For most people it is easiest to get confident candling results when the eggs are one week old.

 

[TXchickenchick]

One of the eggs I wanted to use for hatching was cracked so I opened to check for fertility, and I didn't see a bullseye, but I didn't see a white dot either. I know what you are talking about because I've seen it before, but for some reason this egg did have any white spot at all....just yellow.   

Hmmm...that's interesing! I din't think I have ever seen one with no dot at all. I am assuming you rolled it all around looking for it? So with no dot wouldn't that mean at least that particular egg would not be capable of being fertilized?

 

[Chicks Galore3]

I did roll it around a bit, but it broke pretty easily so it got all runny before I got a really good look at it. I stuck Dumbledore in with them this afternoon just for good measure. I'm hoping to get the eggs under her by Thursday.

 

[TXchickenchick]

I did roll it around a bit, but it broke pretty easily so it got all runny before I got a really good look at it. I stuck Dumbledore in with them this afternoon just for good measure. I'm hoping to get the eggs under her by Thursday. 

I will cross my fingers for you to have good, fertile eggs and a terrific hatch!

 

[Chicks Galore3]

Thank you! I have as many fingers and toes crossed as possible!

Here are some pictures of my set up. I ended up building the whole thing from scratch. It wasn't too hard and I'm satisfied.







To-be momma hen!

 

[TXchickenchick]

Thank you! I have as many fingers and toes crossed as possible! Here are some pictures of my set up. I ended up building the whole thing from scratch. It wasn't too hard and I'm satisfied. To-be momma hen!

Awwww such a pretty girl! And looks good! I think your girl is set up and ready to go.

 

[Kev]

Great job! The only thing I would comment on is to watch the bottom of the wire- is a hen capable of pushing against that to get out?

Could even leave that setup if you wanted after she's all done, just move a future broody into that nest...

 

[Chicks Galore3]

I thought of that...the bottom couple inches are buried in the sand. I'll be watching it. I purposely made it easily moveable so I can take it down otherwise I will be tempted to hatch way too often!

 

[Kev]

I thought of that...the bottom couple inches are buried in the sand. I'll be watching it. I purposely made it easily moveable so I can take it down otherwise I will be tempted to hatch way too often!

Why do you say that as if it's a problem? I cannot understand this......??????

It's probably too late as you came up with this idea on your own and even made this set up... you are PREPARED! Muuuaaahaha!