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

[Chaos18]

Great, their jump sticks are starting to work.

Ya mean when they are born they don't work?

 

[mlm Mike]

Quote: They can get up and walk pretty quick, but they aren't jumping around for a day or so.

 

[Chaos18]

They can get up and walk pretty quick, but they aren't jumping around for a day or so.

Well they are still cute. You plan on keeping them?

 

[hEEather]

No problem, we'll hopefully get this working ok. Is this a still air or is there a fan in the incubator. Also what are you using for the hygrometer, the one that came with it or something else too?

Some people run the entire incubation without the vent caps, studies have shown that early oxygen deprivation early in incubation and increased oxygen later is beneficial. I would put one vent cap in and see if we can get the humidity to stabilize.

Thanks. I have 2 acurite with humidity and temp and the white basic temp one and the reference one on the Bator. They are all reading the same. 99.5-100 and now humidity is 36% one cap is on now and yes there is a fan in it.

 

[butterfliesdoku]

Is this hatch along for eggs set in April or due in April (or both)?

 

[mlm Mike]

Quote: Great! I'm still puzzled why you would need to add water so often.

 

[mlm Mike]

Is this hatch along for eggs set in April or due in April (or both)?

Both, if the egg is under a broody or in an incubator any day in April.

 

[hEEather]

Thanks to everyone for helping with info! Im praying the power doesnt go out. Thunderstorm and hail

 

[mlm Mike]

Quote: No. the barn is full.

 

[Chaos18]

No. the barn is full.

Bummer. I'd offer my assistance but I ain't never had goats before.