SlackWater Test Hatch

[ThreeBoysChicks]

I purchased eggs from SlackWater for purposes of her testing her packing process.

I received 16 eggs in great condition on Tuesday 01/24/2012. They sat at rest, turning once for 24 hours. They were placed in my Hovabator Genesis 1588 on Wednesday Night (01/25/2012). Temp steady at 99.9 and humidty steady at 40%.

I will post progress when I candle at day 10, at lockdown and then the hatch results.

To begin, packaging was great. See for yourself.

 

[slackwater]

Awesome Ed! Thank you so much for starting this thread. I'm going to send a link to the other people who have received shipments so far in hopes that they will chime in on their hatches as well.

 

[ThreeBoysChicks]

Of the 16 eggs, all 8 BBS Orpingtons are development. 5 of the 8 BLRW are developing. Looking good.

 

[ThreeBoysChicks]

Lockdown 7 BBS Orps and 4 BLRW.

As of now, 5 of the BBS orps have pipped and one is zipping.

 

[ThreeBoysChicks]

Hatched out 3 BLRW and 6 BBS Orpingtons. Everyone is healthy.

 

[PeckinGorgeous]

Hey, Ed! Did you have any pics of these birds once they reached full maturity?

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