Topic of the Week - Incubating eggs

[JRNash]

8 so far with another one pipped.
I wonder what they think about while inside the egg. At what point in the incubation do they become aware of outside stimuli

 

[JRNash]

Is it comfortable inside the egg???

 

[guinealeghorn]

Sorry! Been busy lately with the incubator. I've been auto turning the eggs just in case, but I will take the pictures now.

 

[guinealeghorn]

Here they are:

Hope this this what you needed to see. This is just a cheap incubator, i would like to get a brinsea if i discover i enjoy hatching.

 

[guinealeghorn]

Just candled! I saw veins on all the leghorn eggs! The bantam weggs were harder to see through, as they are green. One of them had a dark splotch inside it. Is this a blood ring or just the yolk?

 

[guinealeghorn]

Is it comfortable inside the egg???

I think so! I have an adult bantam roo that curls up into that position and falls asleep when I hold him!

 

[ChcknNurse]

8 so far with another one pipped.
I wonder what they think about while inside the egg. At what point in the incubation do they become aware of outside stimuli

When I shine the super bright light in there... they often respond.

 

[ChcknNurse]

Here they are: View attachment 1051114 View attachment 1051114View attachment 1051115 View attachment 1051116

Hope this this what you needed to see. This is just a cheap incubator, i would like to get a brinsea if i discover i enjoy hatching.View attachment 1051117

If you get a Brinsea you will enjoy hatching. Look for one after season.

 

[ChcknNurse]

Is it comfortable inside the egg???

If it was too comfortable, they would probably not be as motivated to leave

 

[guinealeghorn]

4 of the original 6 eggs made it to lockdown. One was clear, and the other blood ringed. Yesterday they went on lockdown for the bantam egg. The incubator died now, too. I wrapped it in an electric blanket, keeping it the right temperature. The bantam egg should hatch tomorrow, and the leghorn eggs on Saturday. I hope at least some of them hatch! I'll post updates soon.