Test Incubation: Due to hatch 12/19 (including eggtopsies **graphic pictures**)

[Redhead Rae]

I couldn't justify the cost...plus I like to 'make' stuff'.
Biggest problem I've had is to be able to lift it to check birds
(only thing I don't like about a plate-easy visibility)
without having to reassemble it, SMH.
Got that down, still need to improve adjustable leg attachment.

The extra large plate I have was $110 with the cover and had free shipping. It will be $68 for the 20 chick plate with a cover.

I like to make stuff too, but I have a 17 month old and a full time Software Engineering job that allows me to telecommute that pays DC area wages. I can justify the expense because it frees up time.

 

[aart]

I like to make stuff too, but I have a 17 month old and a full time Software Engineering job that allows me to telecommute that pays DC area wages. I can justify the expense because it frees up time.

BTDT...now am retired, no disposable income but lots of time.

 

[Smuvers Farm]

12/19?????? Are we SURE about that????

 

[Redhead Rae]

12/19?????? Are we SURE about that????

Last year, sweetie, last year.

 

[Smuvers Farm]

Just peckin your feather tweets!!

 

[Lavender Wraps]

Ok, update time.

We put together a brooder in the living room. With the hatch being so spread out I want to be able to keep an eye on any freshly hatched chicks for a little while. So we set this up.
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The heater plate is a little big, but better too big than too small. The chicks like it. I have it set low at one end and higher at the other.
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Chicken Surprise is doing well. Still looks really scraggly, but is happy, active and full of energy.
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Our first hatcher, the little pullet. Is full of spunk and loves bossing the others around.
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I think that both these boys had Dom/buff orps for mamas they both have really white legs and skin.
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More good news, we have another pipped egg, #9. I also saw #10 bobbling around.
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The chicks are really enjoying having more room.
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That a unique idea for a brooder and keeping a watchful eye on those cuties! Thanks for sharing!

 

[Lavender Wraps]

That might make you worry even more!

Congrats on a successful hatch and on a successful assist!

I got in trouble when I tried putting a heat lamp on my adult layers. We're in California where the winter is very mild. Rain but no snow.

So does that mean I'm a worrier? My husband says I am. I even put heat lamps on my rabbits. Our electric bill hit almost $1000 that month. He cooled my heals on that as well, lol!

 

[Redhead Rae]

I got in trouble when I tried putting a heat lamp on my adult layers. We're in California where the winter is very mild. Rain but no snow.

So does that mean I'm a worrier? My husband says I am. I even put heat lamps on my rabbit. Our electric bill hit almost $1000 that month. He cooled my heals on that as well, lol!

We get down close to 0 F during the winter here at times. I only used a heat lamp my first year and I almost burnt down my coop. Chickens are hardy enough after the first month that they shouldn't need a heat lamp.

 

[Lavender Wraps]

I'm sure. I think when I'm cold critters could be cold too, lol! No more heat lamps, I'm good. Wish we had put the windows in the front or end of the barn so they could get sun on cold days but they are on the other side of the barn. Live and learn, I hope!