Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

[chikenscratch]

I know this might start a ruckus, but what are the thoughts on using permanent marker on hatching eggs again?

 

[jvls1942]

I know this might start a ruckus, but what are the thoughts on using permanent marker on hatching eggs again?

I do not condone the felt tipped marker.
there is a fine tipped permanent marker pen you can find at almost any store.
I have used soft leaded pencils satisfactorily for years.
I think "leaded" is a misnomer. Graphite might be more correct .

the bash is the weekend after memorial weekend .

......jiminwisc........

 

[chickendreams24]

I know this might start a ruckus, but what are the thoughts on using permanent marker on hatching eggs again?

We have used them with no problems.

A year or two ago there was a person doing a study on if it affected hatchalong. I don't remember their results but they covered the entire egg in it. Personally I think it would lessen air flow through the shell and cause them not to lose moisture if you covered the whole shell that is but we always use it on eggs under broodies bc pencil gets rubbed off.

 

[chikenscratch]

cd24 - that is exactly why I am considering the permanent marker. I have used pencil in the past but it always wore off.

jvls1942- Jim, Thanks for the fine point idea. I have some of those and will use them instead of the broader tip.

 

[corewassen87]

just finished up cleaning the coop. Deep litter all gone. Fresh wood shavings down. Smells like friggin roses now! The girls should be happy. I had to coax them out of the coop with about a half pound of shredded cheese but oh well. They loved it.

 

[birds4kids]

drip of food coloring? small crayon strip being careful about pressure.

 

[jvls1942]

why do you mark eggs that are under a broody ?

If it is to identify the existing eggs from any being laid later,
then it wouldn't matter if you used a felt tipped marker.
because all you would need is just a small dot on the non air cell end..

I still believe the felt tipped pens are too toxic to use.
but if you must use one, don't over do it.
but why take the chance other than to prove a point ?

that experiment of covering the whole egg with marker doesn't prove anything.
how about covering 100 eggs and then recording the results.
there is always an exception to most rules.
I have heard of eggs hatching after the due date after they
were tossed onto a compost pile.

......jiminwisc......

 

[chikenscratch]

Jvls Jim - here is a newbie question. Air cell vs non air cell end? The bigger end is the air cell, but when they are shipped you are supposed to turn them air cell end up. Why? And is this necessary if they are going under a broody?
All of my hens want to lay in one box, so in order to collect the fresh eggs and leave the fertile, I have to mark them some how that won't wear off.

 

[chikenscratch]

Also, does anyone have a lead for goats? I've got a friend looking.

 

[jvls1942]

Jvls Jim - here is a newbie question. Air cell vs non air cell end? The bigger end is the air cell, but when they are shipped you are supposed to turn them air cell end up. Why? And is this necessary if they are going under a broody?
All of my hens want to lay in one box, so in order to collect the fresh eggs and leave the fertile, I have to mark them some how that won't wear off.

If they are being shipped via usps, I don't see where it matters what side is up. the packages get rolled, tossed and dropped.
Ideally , if they are air cell up, there is less chance of the air cell becoming split ..
under a cluck, the air cell is on it's side, mostly.
In an incubator, the air cell is up. so when the chick breaks into the air cell and eventually hatches, it will be
right side up.

.........jiminwisc.......