The Hatch That BYC Built (aka Frieda vs. the Brinsea!) (Warning--pic heavy)

[Ren2014]

Well, while Frieda looked very interested in the FF, she moved nothing but her head and neck, and she was quietly clucking the whole time I was out there

Thought I'd take a pic of the locked down 'bator, if for no other reason than to see how easy it'll be to get pip and zip pics

Yep, Frieda's locked down--I offered a treat to her on the nest (which is something I normally do--I figure the extra calories can't hurt, since she's only eating once a day) and she barely registered that I was there. So, since the nest box is high enough that any chicks that follow her out wouldn't be able to follow her back, I add some to lock down.

I'm so excited for you.

for Freida and bator

We are on day 21 and one egg has hatched. I'm hearing a peep from another

 

[AmyPaperlady]

I just checked humidity, and I heard a peep!

 

[Ravynscroft]

Yep, Frieda's locked down--I offered a treat to her on the nest (which is something I normally do--I figure the extra calories can't hurt, since she's only eating once a day) and she barely registered that I was there. So, since the nest box is high enough that any chicks that follow her out wouldn't be able to follow her back, I add some to lock down.

Love that stink eye!!!

I just checked humidity, and I heard a peep!

 

[stryker]

Good luck!

 

[AmyLynn2374]

I just checked humidity, and I heard a peep!

Yay!!! Maybe some chicks by morning!

 

[FridayYet]

Hoping for good news!...,,,,

 

[AmyPaperlady]

No pips yet, but Day 20 doesn't start for 5 more hours. Kinda quiet, though...

Actually, I take that back! As I was going to post, I heard loud cheeping (I'm on the other side of a wall across the room from the 'bator, and the house is quiet). I went to go look and, while I don't see any pips, I heard scratching!

 

[Ren2014]

No pips yet, but Day 20 doesn't start for 5 more hours. Kinda quiet, though...

Actually, I take that back! As I was going to post, I heard loud cheeping (I'm on the other side of a wall across the room from the 'bator, and the house is quiet). I went to go look and, while I don't see any pips, I heard scratching!

 

[mymilliefleur]

 

[AmyPaperlady]

I'm at the store, getting medicine for the sick folks at home (just bad colds), when I get a call--there's a beak!

I bet my six-year-old is no longer upset that I didn't bring her