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

[circ director]

Well I just candled on day 13 and got rid of 2 out of the 40 set. 1 clear and one blood ring. I've been so busy cleaning out the coop and moving rabbits to the outside hutch I didn't have time to candle before today.

 

[darkbluespace]

The brooder is filling up . They like it so much more than the incubator. I just can't take all that crying, so I just move em over. I am glad to get some black chicks!

 

[darkbluespace]

Dont hold much hope for my sizzle silkie eggs this is how that box arrived.

From ebay shipped from washington. Arrived in 2 days. The 10 that survived the trip with out cracks have either saddle or bobbly air pockets they have rested and now they are "planted" in the bator. I also set 7 Ayam Cemani and 7 Isabelles that all survived the trip packed very well from cjwalden right here on BYC...

And 20 barnyard mix from missouri also packed well. Also from ebay.

Wish me luck! Hatch date may 8-9

Poor sizzle silkies!

Can't wait to see them all hatch!

 

[weegarden]

1 of the Silkie eggs I put under my hen went missing so I candled the other 3 and they have all quit or look clear. I do not think they were all infertile. I think she is a good broody but the other hen likes to lay eggs in the nest and kick other eggs out. I should have taken the broody out, I don't know what I was thinking. I think I'll give her a few Serama chicks and move her to her own spot.

I have 5 seramas in the brooder and another hatched 7 in the hatcher all chirping away, and 4 more hopefuls. Please let me have hatched some girls!!

Next to hatch are button quail, then ducklings, then silkies, Cochins and mystery chickens!?! I am excited!

We ended up with 2 emus! Hatching was just too hard on the other two. I feel bad but it was my first time so I did my best. If all four lived, they would already be overcrowded and they are eating a ton of cut up kale everyday. They are eating more chick food thank goodness and drinking a lot of water. One chick scoops the water like a pelican and it all dribbles down its neck and comes out its nostrils, goofy thing. They have been outside a couple of times and today when I brought them back in they followed me to the door. I'd like to take them on some bigger walks when they are a little stronger. They are pretty darn adorable. I'll take some more photos of them.

I love hearing about your emus! How fun!

Hi All, incubating for the very first time! We have 10 eggs, 2 X Cream Legbars, 2 x Aracunana, 2 x Rhode Island Reds, 2 x Copper Blue Morans and 2 x French Wheaten Morans. Currently on day 16, getting ready for lock down. Have candles the eggs many times now as we have found it absolutely AMAZING! Our children are so excited! All 10 eggs seem healthy so far.. Only concern I have is the size of the air sake.. It seems a little small on some of the eggs, I have tried lowering the humidity, however keeping the humidity at any constant has been a challenge!. We are using a cheaper incubator, a Janoel 12, which has no humidity control, so I've added an external probe. I've found you only need to add 5ml of water to send the humidity from 25 to 60... Which steadily decrease over about 7-8 hours!. Anyway nearly time for lock down so very apprehensive about getting and keeping the humidity up high!.

Brooder box is all ready, was concerned chicks will eat the wood shavings, but managed to find a large flake one now and will cover with paper for first 24hours to help them find there feet.

Good luck to all with your hatches, will post on here and let you know how it's gone!.

Steve and Family (Suffolk Uk)

Welcome! It truly is amazing! Enjoy every second! And, good luck on your hatch!

Poor sizzle silkies!

Can't wait to see them all hatch!

That really stinks! Good luck with the survivors!

 

[Chaos18]

Morning all. Thanks for all the updates. Will be getting caught up on that later this morning.

 

[campingshaws]

Congrats to all the babies!! :yiipchick

Tonight at 7:45 is lockdown, but I think I'll wait til tomorrow morning. Let them cook a little extra. I haven't decided the best way for me to keep the breeds separate, or if I care that much.

 

[Chaos18]

Congrats to all the babies!!

Tonight at 7:45 is lockdown, but I think I'll wait til tomorrow morning. Let them cook a little extra. I haven't decided the best way for me to keep the breeds separate, or if I care that much.

Keep them separate in the bator? You could make cage's out of hardware clothe to keep the separate.

 

[DwayneNLiz]

yayyy

BIG HUGS!!! I was supposed to lockdown today They started hatching

Looks like they were ready

Actually bring them too Kids is for work

My husband can't wait to pass on some chores lol lawn mowing!

Had 5 hatch today, two ameraucanas and 3 mixes. Babies are so cute and fluffy.

congrats!!

3 amigo Marans

So cute!

I have two tiny hens that have babies today! One has 4 with one more pipped and one has two with one more pipped. If/when those last two hatch, it will be a 100% hatch for both hens. The one with 3 is super tiny and a first time mama so I only gave her a few. She is a super cute tiny frizzle.

go mommas!!

Well, I had my first external pip on day 18, and thanks to the fine folks on this thread, put the eggs into lockdown just in time. Thank you for that. So, I had 6 babies successfully hatch and a bunch more pipped today. I'm expecting a bator full when I get up tomorrow morning. Good Night Everyone!!!!

come on Chickies

yayy

Had 2 hatch last night and another one when I got up this morning! e

congrats!

so cute

Day 19 for Jace!!!! If all goes well, should have babies by tuesday. e

Birthday and babies all in one week!

SQUEEEE!

He has feathered foots!

I love feathered feet!!

1 of the Silkie eggs I put under my hen went missing so I candled the other 3 and they have all quit or look clear. I do not think they were all infertile. I think she is a good broody but the other hen likes to lay eggs in the nest and kick other eggs out. I should have taken the broody out, I don't know what I was thinking. I think I'll give her a few Serama chicks and move her to her own spot. I have 5 seramas in the brooder and another hatched 7 in the hatcher all chirping away, and 4 more hopefuls. Please let me have hatched some girls!!

Next to hatch are button quail, then ducklings, then silkies, Cochins and mystery chickens!?! I am excited! We ended up with 2 emus! Hatching was just too hard on the other two. I feel bad but it was my first time so I did my best. If all four lived, they would already be overcrowded and they are eating a ton of cut up kale everyday. They are eating more chick food thank goodness and drinking a lot of water. One chick scoops the water like a pelican and it all dribbles down its neck and comes out its nostrils, goofy thing. They have been outside a couple of times and today when I brought them back in they followed me to the door. I'd like to take them on some bigger walks when they are a little stronger. They are pretty darn adorable. I'll take some more photos of them.

cannot wait to see more pictures!

 

[LeroySouthpaw]

Good Morning!!!

So out of my 23 eggs, 20 hatched and are in the brooder. The last three haven't pipped yet, but since it's only day19 they still have time. The others must have smelled the coffee brewing.

My eggs were a mix of GLW over either 3 Barred Rocks or 3 Black Stars. We can only identify the specific eggs of one of our ladies and that is the Black Star apply dubbed "Blackie". With our first hatch we suspected, with our this hatch (second) we confirmed. Blackie produces cute little golden chipmunks that feather out reddish gold with black lacing. All the other chicks are black and either feather out solid black or barred. I love mix breeds, it's a surprise with every new cross!!!

 

[Susieq2015]

7 Sapphire and 9 CL/EE & EE so far