The 5th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-a-long!

[MontanaDolphin]

I'm sure this has been covered somewhere here, but I don't have the time to go through all 159 pages of this thread!

I plan on setting some Pekin eggs for this hatch (as well as chicken). I know that I have to start the ducks earlier, but here's my question:

Temp/humidity...is it the same for Pekin eggs? Also, do I turn them like I do the chicken eggs?

THanks!!!

 

[SilkieSensation]

I'm sure this has been covered somewhere here, but I don't have the time to go through all 159 pages of this thread!

I plan on setting some Pekin eggs for this hatch (as well as chicken). I know that I have to start the ducks earlier, but here's my question:

Temp/humidity...is it the same for Pekin eggs? Also, do I turn them like I do the chicken eggs?

THanks!!!

They can incubate the same but need higher humidity for hatch & di best hatching in still air. The fan dries them too quickly unless you can get humidity extremely high. In still air, you can get away with 55-65% humidity which is still low enough for chicks too.

 

[ronott1]

I wonder if he has changed his egg shipping habits. I can email him pictures of how to pack. properly packed you rarely get brokens no matter how bad USPS is


Ron's next set up

That is funny! I need a really big Incubator!

He shipped in foam for the replacement package last year. Several still broke.

He might be willing to try shipping a different way for you. He did try and I did hatch out some Kittile line HRIR and one Partridge Rick Cockerel.

 

[MontanaDolphin]

They can incubate the same but need higher humidity for hatch & di best hatching in still air. The fan dries them too quickly unless you can get humidity extremely high. In still air, you can get away with 55-65% humidity which is still low enough for chicks too.

My incubator is still air...no turner (I do it by hand).

 

[Anikaanimalgirl]

Last night I wiggle check egg B. and it DID WIGGLE !!!! SO, now I have 2 emu's alive in their shell. Lets just hope and pray the third guy makes it as well. that would be amazing 100% fertility!

that would totally be BEYOND amazing.... got my fingers crossed, bro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Sally Sunshine]

These hatched the past 2 days. These are the first 24. 26 hatched out of 32 in lockdown & 39 total set. Lost 1 during hatch. 5 eggs still in the bator doing nothing but will give them an extra day just in case. I had 6 sold & out the door before the last 2 chicks were even dry...lol

Quote: Oz what is the difference between this and the other one that I have purchased ?
$3.99 KSD301 AC 250V 10A 45 Celsius NC Temperature Control Switch Thermostat

 

[Christabelle]

I feel you, I am torn today, too.  My middle son is turning 15 today.  He said that he didn't want much for his birthday, but he did want us to have a "date" like we did when they (3 boys) were little.  I started the tradition when they were three or four.  I would take them out, one at a time, usually on their birthday, and teach then how to behave on a date.  We would go out to eat, shopping for a present, and to a movie.  I would have them open the doors for me, pull out my chair, and order food for me.  That was always an option for a birthday but once overnight friends, and hunting trips with dad became other options, dates fell out of favor.  Until last week.

Today will be sunny and the high will be near 70.  I have two beds ready to plant and a gift card to Lowe's.  I am behind in my spring cleaning of coops and planting beds, but I have nothing to do that is more important than that date.

That is really cool. You are raising sweet gentlemen!

 

[Sally Sunshine]

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I cant stress how important and how much a difference double boxing makes with shipped eggs!


Its a shame for this box.

I will again throw out ozexpat letter to egg shippers!
please ASK how you wish your eggs chosen, packaged and shipped!
Freshness DOES COUNT for the best hatch results, the size of the air cell will tell you how old your eggs are! Ask for only 2-3 day old eggs when shipped! SEE LETTER....

Letter is always in the Hatching 101 article

Collection & Storage of Eggs
Sources for eggs are to search the BYC buy sell trade section, Craigslist and eBay. Your local thread on BYC may be the best bet for local eggs!
Look for your local site in the “Social section” “Where am I? Where are You!” on BYC. &
HATCHING EGGS FOR SALE/TRADE BYC https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/36/chicken-hatching-eggs

The following Word File can be used when ordering shipped eggs, it is our suggestion that you copy/paste/edit to help you get the best eggs possible. Letter written by ozexpat

An open letter to egg shippers.doc 27k .doc file

REMINDER THAT YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO REIMBURSEMENT OF DAMAGED SHIPPED EGGS
SEE LINKS FOR INFO! https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/the-truth-about-insuring-hatching-eggs
http://www.jordan-farm.com/blog/​

 

[Sally Sunshine]

EMU !!! Wiggle wiggle wiggle!!
PLEASE PLEASE Catch a video of the wiggles next time!!! WOULD LOVE TO SEE IT!!

 

[Hangtown Farms]

That is funny! I need a really big Incubator!

He shipped in foam for the replacement package last year. Several still broke.

He might be willing to try shipping a different way for you. He did try and I did hatch out some Kittile line HRIR and one Partridge Rick Cockerel.

lol he doesn't have any breeds that interest me