Quote: about 17 weeks but they are small for their age. We ordered the pan fry deal. But we lost over half between the PO and hawks / owls, mainly the PO. I think I will not be ordering a pan fry deal again.
Thanks on the eggs. Since I'm using a broody I don't have the option of setting them in the incubator. I'm not sure I'm good enough at candling to be able to know for sure in the air cell!
They're supposed to arrive on Thursday and I want to set on Saturday as that would likely result in a Saturday hatch while I'm around.
For setting the eggs, the carton should have the bottoms cut out to allow air circulation. The candling to see an air pocket is pretty easy if the light is bright. You should be able to take the entire carton into a dark room and shine the light into the fat end of the egg without even having to touch the eggs, if you don't want to. I'm sure once you candle a few you will be an expert. I also recommend using a cardboard carton or if you have an egg turner you could set the eggs in the turner. Air flow is important.
Well...I've messaged PigeonGuy 3 times now with no response. I hope he's just on vacation
I hope you are right.