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

[yardraven]

We're actually in process of moving into an rv for the summer so we can get into our new place in the boonies sooner...lol The landlord is putting a mobile home out there before winter, but we don't want to wait...lol

And the 1 thing I have never been accused of being is "normal." I'm nuts, I admit it & got papers to prove it...lol

lol

me too ! Glad to hear there's another

 

[ShelbyCoral]

Can I put my eggs that are in lockdown, under my broody? She is hatching some at the same time.

 

[ronott1]

Can I put my eggs that are in lockdown, under my broody? She is hatching some at the same time.

Yes, as long as they all hatch close to the same time and you do not over load her with too many eggs.

Is the broody in a safe place?

 

[yardraven]

Can I put my eggs that are in lockdown, under my broody? She is hatching some at the same time.

I don't know what anyone else might advise, but I wouldn't. You would loose all humidity. At the moment you have everything controlled , the minute U move them it's all about --- can she sit on them all --- did the eggs survive the move-- ect. Try and introduce the chicks, but don't take your eyes off them. She may see the bator chicks as a threat ! Good luck.

 

[Arielle]

Before I say goodnight...check out my new badge..I think that's what it's called! 4 years! Really? Wow, time goes by when you are having fun!

GOOD NIGHT!

Congrats!!! A wonderful 4 years!!

 

[CherokeeFlats]

I got a 5 yr badge!!! Has it really been 5 years?!?!?

 

[luvmypets]

We have a chick!

 

[luvmypets]

We had to assist but the chick is alive!

however its neck is crooked. How can we help that.

 

[SilkieSensation]

 
Can I put my eggs that are in lockdown, under my broody? She is hatching some at the same time.

Yes, as long as they all hatch close to the same time and you do not over load her with too many eggs.

Is the broody in a safe place?

As long as she can comfortably cover all the eggs you can. The other option is to slip them under her 1-2 at a time as they hatch & make sure she can cover them all.

I had a broody hatch 10 last year & I slipped her another 12 to go with them that hatched at the same time. She did great with them. She's broody again sitting on 12 & due the 15th. I have chicks & poults both due the 14th. I may slip her a bunch of those too since I already know she can handle it.

 

[Cynthia12]

I got a 5 yr badge!!! Has it really been 5 years?!?!?

Congrats to you! I know right? It doesn't seem like I've been here that long. Sure love it though..chicken people are the best..and yes Silkiesensation, even the crazy ones!!

I am right there beside ya, anyone that hatches like me..and .. ahem...like a lot of others on here...are crazy...crazy chicken people..now, for those that admit that they are crazy chicken people, raise your hands!