The 6th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-a-long!

[LPeaslee]

Wow the HAL hasn't started and we are already at 1001 posts.

 

[Peep-Chicken]

Wow the HAL hasn't started and we are already at 1001 posts.

Just watch when it's hatch day lol.

 

[Razadia]

Wow the HAL hasn't started and we are already at 1001 posts.

Just watch when it's hatch day lol.

It really gets crazy then.

 

[ozexpat]

I still need to dig out my incubators and give them a little dusting off and fire them up to give them a test run. I will be taking them out soon and getting my area set up. I have a corner of the basement that is designated for my egg, incubating, and hatching needs.

Does anyone know or heard anything about if sunlight plays any part in the way eggs/chicks develop/hatch. I know direct sunlight on the incubator is not good due to possible temps fluctuating. But does sunlight play any other part? I know its probably a very silly question because hens pick dark corners to nest in and also are on top of the eggs almost 24/7 but it doesn't hurt to ask,right?

commercial incubators dont have lights or windows

 

[ozexpat]

Happy chinese new year from my little emporer (Enzo is in the hat)



its the year of the goat



In the BYC environs *** means with thy family

 

[ellymayRans]

Definitely keep an eye on it and make sure to feel the plastic around the heat source, just to make sure its not overheating.

What are you using as the heat source?

I only turned it on for approx 2 mins just to watch the lights and fan power on. It's a 120 qt cooler with (2) 60w bulbs for heat

 

[ellymayRans]

Happy chinese new year from my little emporer (Enzo is in the hat) its the year of the goat In the BYC environs *** means with thy family

Adorable little boy! I love each of their facial expressions.

 

[OneMountainAcres]

I understand. I'm doing a test hatch before the easter hatch a long and its my first time. I'm nervous and impatient. I can't wait till I see little swimmers in the eggs.

I just candled my eggs in the bator (only my second time using it) and I was thrilled to see the little swimmers! Honestly, I want expecting to see such dramatic movement already (day 7) but it was exciting to see

 

[chicken pickin]

commercial incubators dont have lights or windows

Exactly. I figured probably not, but you never know, so I asked

 

[chicken pickin]

I just candled my eggs in the bator (only my second time using it) and I was thrilled to see the little swimmers! Honestly, I want expecting to see such dramatic movement already (day 7) but it was exciting to see

Congrats on your developing eggs!!! Seeing the movement is so thrilling and amazing and almost calming to know they are growing.