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

[Razadia]

Another EE has piped!

I think the temp spikes may have something to do with the early hatching.

 

[Junibutt]

Candled for a lockdown plan, dropped an egg on the table and its cracked in the middle half way across and a quarter of the way down. There was no oozing though! I have put nail polish on it hoping to seal the crack. The embryo is till alive and moving. Is it safe to put it back with the other eggs?

PLEASE HELP!!!!!!

i would put it with the other. i was telling @domesticzoo yesterday of one of my australorp broodies that stepped on an egg anc crushed it before it pipped. it seemed to have hatched alright
i would just watch it for movement

Mine still has 5 days to go. I had put it in 2 days late. I guess I will put it in front and watch it carefully. Even if it dies, at least its not going to blow up!

 

[draye]

What I have so far! 6 Marans and 1 Serma

The six that I've had hatch are the Aloha's from Arizona. Not the Naked Necks yet. Fingers are crossed for those.

 

[ronott1]

Another EE has piped!

I think the temp spikes may have something to do with the early hatching.

Yes, but it messes up their growth and causes vitamin deficiencies:

High- and low-temperature manipulation during late incubation: effects on embryonic development, the hatching process, and metabolism in broilers.

Willemsen H1, Kamers B, Dahlke F, Han H, Song Z, Ansari Pirsaraei Z, Tona K, Decuypere E, Everaert N.
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Abstract

Temperatures continuously higher and lower than the standard incubation temperature by 3°C from embryonic d 16 until embryonic d 18.5 result in differential effects on embryonic development, the hatching process, and embryonic metabolism. Embryos in the high-temperature group were forced into a state of malnutrition by the temperature treatment, as reflected by reduced embryo growth and yolk consumption, resulting in a significantly lower chick weight at hatch. In addition, altered air cell and blood gases as well as a retarded hatching process further indicated reduced growth of embryos exposed to higher incubation temperatures during the latter part of incubation. In addition, hatchability was significantly reduced by the high-temperature treatment due to higher embryonic mortality during the treatment period and the hatching process. Levels of blood glucose, lactate, liver glycogen, plasma triglycerides, and nonesterified fatty acids indicated an altered carbohydrate and lipid metabolism for the high-temperature group. Although the hatching process of embryos exposed to lower incubation temperatures was also significantly retarded, their embryonic development and growth were strikingly similar to those of the control group.

 

[Cynthia12]

 

[goingloopy]

Hi,
First time hatcher here. I have three plymouth barred rock eggs in a chick bator. They have all progressed well, been developing and moving and I have been happy overall with the temperature maintenance. I have two eggs that look good overall, and one that the air cell seems to be on the small side. I am sure you could offer criticism of this tiny, cheap incubator, but I knew the risks and bad reviews going in and decided to give it a try anyhow.

Now I am at the point of lock down. I am uncertain about the placement of the eggs as it seems SO tight in this small bowl. Does anyone have suggestions as to placement of the eggs? Do the eggs need to be able to rock and roll? The eggs press against each other slightly so I do not think that will be possible. I have the choice of having the air cell end towards the light bulb and close to the center where there is a small opening of space or having the air cell towards the outer rim of the bowl away from the light but not as much open space. Any thoughts? I am open to any suggestions.

Also, the humidity in my room is about 55%. Since I have one smaller air cell, should I still be upping my humidity more now in lock down. Thanks for any all help!

 

[ronott1]

Hi,
First time hatcher here. I have three plymouth barred rock eggs in a chick bator. They have all progressed well, been developing and moving and I have been happy overall with the temperature maintenance. I have two eggs that look good overall, and one that the air cell seems to be on the small side. I am sure you could offer criticism of this tiny, cheap incubator, but I knew the risks and bad reviews going in and decided to give it a try anyhow.

Now I am at the point of lock down. I am uncertain about the placement of the eggs as it seems SO tight in this small bowl. Does anyone have suggestions as to placement of the eggs? Do the eggs need to be able to rock and roll? The eggs press against each other slightly so I do not think that will be possible. I have the choice of having the air cell end towards the light bulb and close to the center where there is a small opening of space or having the air cell towards the outer rim of the bowl away from the light but not as much open space. Any thoughts? I am open to any suggestions.

Also, the humidity in my room is about 55%. Since I have one smaller air cell, should I still be upping my humidity more now in lock down. Thanks for any all help!

Set them tilted with the biggest part of the air cell up.

Get the humidity to at least 60%. It will make no difference in the air cell development at this point to lower the humidity--which you would not do during lockdown anyway.

I hope they hatch!

 

[Cynthia12]

I have a pip....

I wasn't planning on any of them starting to pip till tomorrow. Day 21 is really Friday. I set them a day early since I'm going out of town, and taking them with me. They are being hatched for my sister and her friends out of state. But really... This baby is early, and its so nosy. She is announcing herself as here I come. The rest are all quiet, and not too much wiggles out of them yet... Or I managed to have 1 out of 32 hatch, which I hope not...

No fair. He he..hope you get more soon.

 

[acemario]

My incubator won't hold temp during lockdown.  It seemed to be doing fine at 99.5, but once the humidity went up , the temp dropped to 95/96.  I keep upping the temp setting, but I am very concerned it's going to suddenly start holding temp and will be spiked and cook the eggs.  I *think* it's because of the high altitude and low ambient humidity here (single digits)  We use evaporative (swamp coolers) for air conditioning and it will lower the temperature 10- 15 degrees in the house.  It makes sense that it would do the same in the incubator, but it is so frustrating!  I can't get the humidity in the incubator below 70%.  I have blocked the water well.  I would like to be closer to 65%, but it's just not happening.  I guess I will check the forecast to see if the humidity will be above 20% tomorrow, but I wish it would just behave.

Poor chickies.  I think this is why my eggs develop, but don't hatch.  I thought they were drowning.  Now, I wonder if they are freezing. 

It's a Brinsea mini-advance. 

Is this your first hatch with this incubator? I am at 4,500 ft and have had zero problems with humidity. I literally set it and forget it. I follow instructions and fill both holes before lockdown. I don't even measure humidity, and so far I have had a very very very high hatch rate of eggs that go into lockdown.

 

[Cynthia12]

Is this your first hatch with this incubator? I am at 4,500 ft and have had zero problems with humidity. I literally set it and forget it. I follow instructions and fill both holes before lockdown. I don't even measure humidity, and so far I have had a very very very high hatch rate of eggs that go into lockdown.

Ace...so you don't...refill....