Simulated Natural Nest Incubation~Experiment #1 So it begins....

[Beekissed]

Love this statement, if more folks followed this attitude there wouldn't be a need for over flowing animal rescues and humane societies. Animals are not disposable! Just wish more folks took it that seriously!

Me too. They are not a whim or something to take on simply on impulse. That's why I sort of cringe every time someone says "chicken math" and laughs about it. I never add to my flock in a light, impulsive way...there has to be room, a need, or some kind of plan for each new member and I often will not allow myself to add any new chickens until I have culled what I have. They are not potato chips that one can stack in a can and enjoy as you see fit, but living creatures that need a quality life, adequate space and a chance to live without overcrowding, bullying, picking, poor coop and run environments, etc.

The way some folks hoard chickens, hatch chicks, swap chickens at events, or auctions, and sell chicks would be called a puppy mill if it were dogs but I don't think they have coined a label for what people are doing with chickens just yet....but it's coming. For now they call it chicken math.

Yes they do, and the nieces and Nephews and the cousins and the friends kids...lol.. Since I had to let my business go and MIL went into an assisted living home I have found my life slow way down... I don't know about most of you, but in my faith we are raised to be mothers and wives, once the kids grew up and I didn't have them here anymore I took on a business, once that went away I took on my MIL, once she got where she needed to be I just felt lost, this takes up my time and I get to see something grow, I am in charge again of taking care of something... Its hard to explain but it takes that empty space and certainly fills it and I love sharing it with the little ones, to see the wonder on their face when we candle an egg and they can see the baby, to watch an egg hatch...its amazing..

I know exactly what you are talking about and I agree! Women are mothers and wives and that's their job in most cases. Once the kids are grown and there are no elderly left to care for, it leaves a gap. Often grandkids are needing care and that fills the gap and the woman feels needed and useful once again. If I ever find a gap in my life for no one to care for, I think I will be getting foster kids if possible. There is always someone out there needing love, care and guidance and us old moms are not obsolete just yet, are we?

 

[AmericanMom]

I know exactly what you are talking about and I agree! Women are mothers and wives and that's their job in most cases. Once the kids are grown and there are no elderly left to care for, it leaves a gap. Often grandkids are needing care and that fills the gap and the woman feels needed and useful once again. If I ever find a gap in my life for no one to care for, I think I will be getting foster kids if possible. There is always someone out there needing love, care and guidance and us old moms are not obsolete just yet, are we?

Yep, I get the GK's every chance I get, but with my health issues there are simply days I can barely take care of myself let alone a little one, I have often thought about foster care and being a Mom again but realistically, the above issues keep me from it, I would find it not fair to a little one to be housed with someone who cannot care for them a lot of the time, I take a risk every time I pick up one of my grandsons , heck last time I threw out my back it was for taking a gallon of milk from the fridge...2 weeks before I could walk and get around good.. When that does happen I rely heavily on my DH and Daughter to see to the animals and I feel guilty enough for that although they love doing this as much as I do.


In another news... Just checked on Mrs broody Butt and we have a external Pip!!!!!!!!!

 

[TeaChick]

Me too. They are not a whim or something to take on simply on impulse. That's why I sort of cringe every time someone says "chicken math" and laughs about it. I never add to my flock in a light, impulsive way...there has to be room, a need, or some kind of plan for each new member and I often will not allow myself to add any new chickens until I have culled what I have. They are not potato chips that one can stack in a can and enjoy as you see fit, but living creatures that need a quality life, adequate space and a chance to live without overcrowding, bullying, picking, poor coop and run environments, etc.

The way some folks hoard chickens, hatch chicks, swap chickens at events, or auctions, and sell chicks would be called a puppy mill if it were dogs but I don't think they have coined a label for what people are doing with chickens just yet....but it's coming. For now they call it chicken math.


I know exactly what you are talking about and I agree! Women are mothers and wives and that's their job in most cases. Once the kids are grown and there are no elderly left to care for, it leaves a gap. Often grandkids are needing care and that fills the gap and the woman feels needed and useful once again. If I ever find a gap in my life for no one to care for, I think I will be getting foster kids if possible. There is always someone out there needing love, care and guidance and us old moms are not obsolete just yet, are we?

Nope! And won't be any time soon either, I think!

 

[Tomtommom]

My mom used to be a nanny a few days a week to make a little extra money.. She loved little kids and we were annoying teenagers

She'd rather go and watch little kids than deal with us

 

[OHhappychicks]

final numbers on my hatch - 24 eggs set -
19 out -

2 clears removed day 14-

2 no internal pip -

1 external pip didn't hatch

79 % - ok for first try in this incubator & autumn here


glad to see yr globe traveling eggs r going ok Bee

cheers Pete

Congratulations!

 

[Beekissed]

Okay...couldn't resist candling on day 10 because folks say you can really see the chicks at that stage. I may be candling too much, which is something I had wanted to avoid but I think I'm addicted a little to seeing those little movements in there.....it's amazing to me! Can you possibly kill the chicks from handling the eggs too often?

Removed 5 eggs as quitters. Two had not been fertilized or hadn't developed past day 2 or 3. One had a blood ring and was just a busted yolk mess. One had a white bunch of tissue but nothing formed and couldn't see any eyes. One looked like it had a spine and maybe had started having eyes but nothing more.

What I don't know is why these eggs continued to have as good of air cell development as those with viable chicks in them? I know eggs will have that as they age and as heat is applied but you'd think there would be a halt to it somewhere along the line. Maybe that's just my thinking.

Down to 20 eggs now, with only #1&#7 as being questionable as to chick development....couldn't tell much and they sort of looked a little different than the rest but didn't want to crack them in case I was wrong.

The rest of the eggs have good chick development and seem right on track but only time will tell. I thanked God for each and every egg that had a chick in it and pray that they will make it to hatch and be healthy, vigorous chicks.

 

[Lacy Blues]

Okay...couldn't resist candling on day 10 because folks say you can really see the chicks at that stage. I may be candling too much, which is something I had wanted to avoid but I think I'm addicted a little to seeing those little movements in there.....it's amazing to me! Can you possibly kill the chicks from handling the eggs too often?

Removed 5 eggs as quitters. Two had not been fertilized or hadn't developed past day 2 or 3. One had a blood ring and was just a busted yolk mess. One had a white bunch of tissue but nothing formed and couldn't see any eyes. One looked like it had a spine and maybe had started having eyes but nothing more.

What I don't know is why these eggs continued to have as good of air cell development as those with viable chicks in them? I know eggs will have that as they age and as heat is applied but you'd think there would be a halt to it somewhere along the line. Maybe that's just my thinking.

Down to 20 eggs now, with only #1&#7 as being questionable as to chick development....couldn't tell much and they sort of looked a little different than the rest but didn't want to crack them in case I was wrong.

The rest of the eggs have good chick development and seem right on track but only time will tell. I thanked God for each and every egg that had a chick in it and pray that they will make it to hatch and be healthy, vigorous chicks.

The heat will cause them to dry whether they contain life or not.

 

[Beekissed]

The heat will cause them to dry whether they contain life or not.

That's what I figured.

 

[Cowpoke]

Thank You for posting the pics! They are sure cute.....as others have stated. Congratulations!

 

[Cowpoke]

Awesome looking chicks! Thank You for posting the pics, Pete! Congratulations