"Springing in the Chicks" 2016 April Hatch-a-Long Hosted by Mike & Sally

[feedman77]

I woke up this morning to my 7th welsummer chick just about zipped out.

Put 11 into lockdown.

Will post a pic later. But phone is tempremantal and can only do it on wifi.

 

[tao chick]

My first hatch was ducklings and peafowl... I have never been a very linear person.

Not everyone uses the same gate. Haha. I am using the chicken gate. I'm trying not to venture too deep into the hatching yard. I'm afraid my 2 acres already is packed with garden and chicken plans.

 

[tao chick]

Mama is a CCL. Papa is a Cream Brabanter or a Wheaten Ameraucana.

 

[darkbluespace]

I could never wait that long!

it was a bit painful, but not more than my first hatch and a few I've had since.

 

[darkbluespace]

Mama is a CCL. Papa is a Cream Brabanter or a Wheaten Ameraucana.

Super sweet babies! So fluffy!

 

[kimalulu]

OMG.


My emu eggs are doing something. I think I have an internal pip, maybe two. I opened the bator and one egg had rolled to the wall, when I picked it up it felt different. The whole egg feels different, more hallow, lighter, less dense, it is so interesting. Two of the eggs feel like that that and I can hear tapping in one!!

The biggest egg 700g and the smallest eggs 593g are still the same but still both have movement.

I am surprised things are happening, I still thought I had another week!

 

[weegarden]

Well I finally got the courage up to write a note to the people I bought my beautiful black Americauna "infertile" rooster from. It is hard, because I don't want to insult at all, yet I would want to know if it was from me. I was very kind and just explained, and asked if they have any thoughts. I'm hoping they will stand behind it, or at least let me get another. I have owned him for a month now, and have tried everything, but he just won't do his job. When I bought my trio, they had him in an isolated pen by himself, and his eyes looked a little droopy, but he was beautiful show quality, and I figured he would be fine. I do wonder though if he was separated out due to some issues. These people are professionals, who have won many awards, and I'm sure they will understand. I'm bummed though because the best part of hatching season for this year's fair is already over. I would be happy with getting some hatched for next year though. But, I can't do it unless I have a fertile rooster.

I also went into school and checked on my incubator. I ended up moving my eggs back to the mini advance before leaving school yesterday, because the humidity was fine when I took the eggs out and let it sit for a while. Sure enough, the humidity was back up again this morning. I have a paper towel under the eggs, and that was pretty wet too, and there is condensation around the outside of the incubator. The cracked egg is in there (membrane is not broken) so I do wonder if that made the humidity go back up. I did take a paper towel and sop up all of the water from one side of the reservoir, so there is less water surface area, and hopefully that will bring it down a bit. I am going to just let them in there until this afternoon and see what happens. I will check again later today.

Anyone who uses the Brinsea mini, do you get a lot of condensation during lockdown? It is even in the little tube where the electrical seems to be on the outside edge? That seems strange to me.

 

[weegarden]

I would really like to save up for a cabinet incubator. Are there any that you experts would recommend? I really like my Brinsea octagon, and would consider the cabinet model, but they seem quit pricey for me, and I saw others like a Sportsman for a lot cheaper. Any thoughts? I'm definitely not purchasing right now, but want to start looking around while saving up.

 

[DwayneNLiz]

I went to bed early because I was exhausted and then woke up at 3am. This is all happening quickly, but #2 is OUT! #3 is pipped and # 1 is definitely internally pipped. No word from #4 yet.

Someone wants to say hello...

Emu!!!!

I am sooo excited for you!!!

now i need to finish my catch up reading ....

 

[weegarden]

Emu!!!!

I am sooo excited for you!!!

now i need to finish my catch up reading ....

That is soooo cool! Thank you for posting pictures!!!! I can't wait to see more photos when they are up and moving around! Very excited for you!