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

[SimplyLogan]

What is the humidity in the incubator?
Un popped popcorn absorbs more water than rice.

If you cannot get humidity down, you may need to use a de humidifier in a small room.

its been dry with humidity at 34%, I did calibrate my hygrometer.

 

[AmyLynn2374]

I put rice in yesterday, maybe I didn't put enough. And I have a gas stove lol

They can go in the microwave too. I had a rice bag for cold weather...lol Heat it in the microwave and cuddle up with it....lol

 

[rancher hicks]

its been dry with humidity at 34%, I did calibrate my hygrometer.

I keep mine about there for the first 16 days.

Have eggs set. 18 Dels from VA and 13 C. rocks. Moved incu to basement so this is the first hatch there. I had to move it, though I doubt my GD's bed will be in the office by hatch time.

The plan is to go to TX the week after hatching.

 

[ronott1]

its been dry with humidity at 34%, I did calibrate my hygrometer.

Are the air cells too small? How are the eggs developing.

If the air cells look good, then 34% humidity is fine. Normal humidity is 55 to 60% for incubation so 34% is already "dry incubation"


Humidity level is for air cell development. The chart shows the day and the size of the air cell on that day.

 

[nhgrl8]

I put my 12 olive eggs in the Bayer today,crossing fingers been a few years here.

 

[Cynthia12]

I put my 12 olive eggs in the Bayer today,crossing fingers been a few years here.

 

[NotAFarm]

Quote: HC already posted some pictures of Icelandics so you have an idea of their variety.
Here is five year old, Audun, who is the only male in my flock at this time and the daddy of any eggs that hatch from the hen above.




Other males I've had in the past:

Quote: I'm glad she saw her, tell her "HI" and that I will be trying to hatch more of her eggs later this year.

 

[bamadude]

Handsome dudes @NotAFarm

 

[NotAFarm]

Handsome dudes @NotAFarm

Thanks, bama!

 

[KYTinpusher]

Sorry for the photo bomb.........

Photo bombs are never a problem with me

O.K., now you've done it. All your boys were very handsome, but this guy

I may need some eggs from him and Cupcake when you come this way next time

I'll get DH busy and trade you some honey