YYYAAAHHHOOO here we go a-hatchin for the first time!! Due 2/19

[aceschix]

8 Possible Purebred Lavender Ameraucana eggs from ChickenStalker

6 Blue & Black Ameraucanas from FLF

My mutt eggs. I have one large black Cochin Roo. Over 9 different hens.

Just waiting for my batch from Sonew123. Eggs are overnighting in a PO 60 miles away...so close but not here!

 

[aceschix]

Forgot to mention I am using a brand - dandy new Genesis 1588 with auto turner. My father in Law bought it for me for Christmas.

This is extra special because he was very excited to play at hatching with me...he passed away suddenly on the 16th. I think he'll be chearing me on with my new addiction just the same.

The humidity is at 40% and 99.4 - 100.F. Looking good I think.

 

[blessedchickenmama7]

I can't wait to follow along. This will indeed be a special hatch for you. It makes me emotional thinking of it.

 

[aceschix]

Thank you. I will need all the advice and moral support I can get.


I hope the PO calls first thing and I can pick up my last batch. They can rest and I will start on Saturday Morning. If I start them Saturday morning will Saturday be day 1?

 

[blessedchickenmama7]

I think so. I read that if you start before noon, that's day one. After noon, the next day is day one.

 

[Sir Birdaholic]

I have 40 in the bator & expecting an ice storm. I HOPE the electricity stays on!!

 

[aceschix]

Wow...I hope the power does stay on for you. I asked for a car adaptor to go with my Genesis. I was thinking I could always plug it into the car and drive around until the power comes back on...or just sit in the drive way

But the hubby got us a generator... Go fabulous hubby!!!

Seriously though, good luck i know we all worry about that. I have read here that a blanket or large towel can help keep the heat in until things come back on. Worth a try if you get desperate

 

[Spunky~Chick~Mom]

Awwwww......... I am sending you some great hatching vibes!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have 94 quail that should hatch on Valentine's Day.

 

[Joyryder]

Lavenders Lucky you. gorgeous eggs too, C O N G R A T S AND G O O D L U C K !!!

 

[The Sheriff]

So sorry about your father in law. You'll remember him every time you use the Genesis.