Silkie Hatch-A-Long

[Debs55]

I don't lift my broodies after day 18 so I am not sure

 

[TwinArrowsFarm]

I don't lift my broodies after day 18 so I am not sure

Oh I didn't know you were hatching with a brooder hen! Momma will take care of them while you're away! Can't wait to see pictures!

 

[angelsun]

Late in joining here but I was very excited to have our first hatch of Silkies and Showgirls today 3-19~National Poultry Day. How appropriate!

I don't believe that I can post photos here but I have two quick snaps in my gallery but will try. 1-4 Silkies, 5&6 Showgirls Any thoughts on colors? I've not been able to find a color reference other than for adults.

Thanks in advance,

Kelly

 

[TwinArrowsFarm]

Late in joining here but I was very excited to have our first hatch of Silkies and Showgirls today 3-19~National Poultry Day. How appropriate! I don't believe that I can post photos here but I have two quick snaps in my gallery but will try. 1-4 Silkies, 5&6 Showgirls Any thoughts on colors? I've not been able to find a color reference other than for adults. Thanks in advance, Kelly

too cute!!

 

[subhanalah]

Look at all these cute little fuzzies!

Mine are due the 25, I'm very excited!

 

[angelsun]

Look at all these cute little fuzzies!

Mine are due the 25, I'm very excited!

Only a few more days for you too!! Mine were due the 20th & 21st but the first 2 hatched late on the 18th. It is hard to wait those last few days!!

 

[subhanalah]

Only a few more days for you too!!  Mine were due the 20th & 21st but the first 2 hatched late on the 18th.  It is hard to wait those last few days!! 

I already removed the egg turner, just how important is the positioning of the air cell for hatching? I just placed them in flat, didn't candle so I don't know if the more dipped side is facing up or not

Also, we're you using a still air or forced air? What temperature were you running?

 

[angelsun]

I was using a still air at 99 degrees (digital thermometer at egg level) and hand turning. I just laid the eggs flat. It seems at a certain point in time that the internal weight positions it--just my observation.

All of my eggs were shipped in. Five of them were scrambled by the USPS and this was obvious very early on.

Good luck and hope that you have a successful hatch!!

Kelly

 

[Debs55]

Oh I didn't know you were hatching with a brooder hen! Momma will take care of them while you're away! Can't wait to see pictures!

yeah normally it would be fine, but I had another broody who quit sitting on day 11 so I stuck the eggs under this one..so I was planning on taking chicks from her as they hatch and then giving them all back at the end in hopes that she will sit a couple extra days

 

[silkiez4life]

I have 16 silkies in the incubator set to hatch the 28th but crossing my fingers they all hatch but I still have to candle one more time.