The Middle Tennessee Thread

[matlock585]

well taking the water out to drop the humidity seems to be working. This morning all 5 air cells show an increase in size. I'm gonna continue letting the water dry out till I can get them where I feel 100% better about them. Thanks for you replies.
Now off to get rid of these kids for the night.

 

[Jenski]

Heh CityGirl, good to hear your "voice," LOL! Hope everything is going well down your way.


Happy hatching to all of you who are still workin' them eggs! We want to see lots of chick pics when they pop.



And . . . if anyone needs a good incubator setup, I have my setup posted for sale. It's a great deal. I just need to de-clutter, and I have been pretty happy with my broody hens.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=516340
If you do want to buy and pick 'er up here in Mount Juliet, I'll waive the shipping.


Whew! Stay cool out there. I have been making chick-sicles (frozen trays/bowls of ice with fruit/berries inside) and pup-sicles (ice blocks made in Chinese takeout trays with a dog biscuit in the middle). The critters just love those on hot days! Pop those out into the yard on a hot afternoon and let them go to town.

 

[matlock585]

So I have another question for all you experienced hatchers. Should I hatch in egg cartons in the upright position with pointy end down, or on their side as they have incubated? Just wondering what works for you. The water bowl is dry now and I'm running at about 33% humidity, think I'll just leave it alone now and see how things go.
Hope you all are enjoying your weekend. Now that me and the wife have the house to ourselves, I certainly am.

I love my boys, but breaks are so welcome... they argue alot.

 

[matlock585]

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Wow... I didn't realize you were in Mt. Juliet. That's where my boys are today with their Granny. I looked at your auction post this morning too. It's tempting, but I just can't justify spending $100.00 on a styrofoam box. If mine doesn't work I'll probably go ahead and save up to buy one, but I really have high hopes on this one for now.
But... you did make a very convincing argument.

 

[cpegram]

Mattock I just lay mine on the side. It's a personal preference some like the cartons and so on oh my two DD are 10 yrs apart and argue like they were 2 yrs apart UGH!!

Holly so far 4 of the 7 wheatens made it to lockdown have hatched on day 20 WOOT. All are at least pipped. I got home there were quite a few pipped went out fir some Chinese, did my nightly chores and came in to some cheeping. Awe I love little babies!!

Jenski looks like an awesome setup. I have my brinsea till my silkies grow up and get broody!! Won't that be so much easier!!

 

[Tracyree]

Ok folks, HELP! I am so worried about my little chicks. One in particular, my son's favorite. It's poo has always been a bit watery, but now it's just weird. Sorry for a gross picture, but better to see than explain it.

This is not a cecal poo, they are always like this. I'd say it's an orangish color and maybe a little foamy?

She always sits down in our hands, which the others don't do. Thought it was sweet at first, but now I'm wondering if it's because so ethnic is wrong with her.

Please tell me what to do, I'm so worried.

Think I'll go post in emergencies as well....

 

[matlock585]

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Dang Tracy!.... I'd be worried too. Let us know what you find out.

 

[believer01]

Tracyree, someone posted this site awhile back and it really helped me....until you hear from someone who knows more, see what you think:

http://www.chat.allotment.org.uk/index.php?topic=17568.0


http://dlhunicorn.conforums.com/index.cgi?board=poos&action=display&num=1158478320

 

[HBuehler]

Janski

I may give you a call on that...I'm sure yours are not as used as mine and I have one needing to be replaced for the Summer hatches. My last hatch is in there now..maybe not but rest will be bantam and small unless I break down and buzz saw some hens

1newegg

congrats on the new kids. I sold the parents so they are some of the last wheaten kids from here...for awhile I did keep my blue Wheaten roo and some chicks but they take so long before they begin laying

 

[CityGirlintheCountry]

Okay, Holly, I need your help. You've seen a ton of these suckers go through. What gender do YOU think it is?

I am stumped.
Edited to add that he/she/it is 13 weeks old this Thursday and is an Ameraucana x barred rock mix.