Swedish Flower Hen Thread

[KYTinpusher]

Magnus (formerly Maja) is crowing!

And while we're at it, today Astrid is renamed Astolf, Beata is now Beatus, Carina is now Cajus, Hanna is Hannes, and Stella is Stellan.

lcatty - Cute chicks!

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I wouldn't worry too much about letting them sit, sounds like they have been doing that for the last couple of days.

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[ladyfaeden]

I just got them unwrapped. Most were either on their side or pointy end up. Do you still think I should get them in the incubator right away or give them time to sort themselves out?

 

[enggass]

Do you know how old they are since lay? I would say of they are less than a week to 10 days, I would give them at least 12 hours to sit...
What some people do and say they have good luck doing this is set them in the incubator but do not begin rotating until day 2 or day 3. Especially since they were pointy end up. You want them pointy end down as I'm sure you know.
Also, if they are cold I would make sure you at least let them warm to room temp before setting them in the warm incubator.
Curious, where did you get your eggs?

 

[ladyfaeden]

I don't blame the seller. The eggs were packed well. I think they may have shifted with rough handling. It was stupid of me to order them that close to Christmas. I'm just looking for advice on helping their odds. I'm going to fit as many as I can next to the turner and put the rest in the turner. If there is a difference in hatch rate, at least this will be a learning experience.

BTW, the best way I've received eggs: completely encased in the small bubble wrap with excess on each end folded and taped, then folded the other way and taped. Big end marked "up" then snuggly packed in shredded newspaper with the big ends up. Those eggs also came marked with info. My least favorite packing was wrapped lighly with tissue paper and put in an egg carton, then in a box with some crumpled newspaper. Lots of ruptured air cells in that batch.

 

[daisyjack]

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I would candle them and see if their air cells are moving. If not moving let rest for 12 hour. If they are moving sorry most likely will not hatch but you should try and let them rest for 24 hour then start incubating without turning for another 24 hours. I have good hatch rates with eggs over 2 weeks old so I would be more worried about the way they were shipped.

 

[Chemguy]

I just came across this thread, and was instantly reminded of the chickens I used to see in my Great Grandmother's yard in the UP of Michigan. Most of the folk up there were Finnish (she didn't speak english), but there were also many Swedes. Is it possible that there were some of these birds in the US prior to recent importation? I realize that both imperfect memory and time might have me being incorrect about the ID, and also would easily believe that what I saw were mutts.

The memory of those chickens is a big reason why I always wanted to have my own. It took 35 years, but I've finally begun. Maybe someday I'll have a scandanavian flock.

 

[sfh11]

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There are several breeds with mille fleur pattern varieties. It was probably one of those that you seen.

 

[jeremy]

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There are several breeds with mille fleur pattern varieties. It was probably one of those that you seen.

Not necessarily, who knows, maybe one of their relatives brought some of the Skånsk blommehöna over when they immigrated long ago? Then kept the flock to themselves as a small reminder of home.

I personally think that would be awesome, imagine if that line were still around...

 

[jeremy]

Today is the end of day 18.

No pips or early hatchers.

I'm going crazy with anticipation.

I haven't been this excited over hatching for awhile.

 

[Knock Kneed Hen]

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Hope you get some sleep tonight!