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[SemiSweet2391]

Candling Day 7!

I think we’ve got 6 babies growing! I don’t think Fig is developing, but like you said @Cheekychook12 , I’ll keep him in a bit longer.

I think the air cells are going okay, too. They seem close to the diagrams I’ve seen. I think it’s the part I’m most unsure of, so feedback welcome.

We also saw them moving around! It was such a cool experience. Our first time incubating has been a lot of fun so far!

 

[Cheekychook12]

Candling Day 7!

I think we’ve got 6 babies growing! I don’t think Fig is developing, but like you said @Cheekychook12 , I’ll keep him in a bit longer.

I think the air cells are going okay, too. They seem close to the diagrams I’ve seen. I think it’s the part I’m most unsure of, so feedback welcome.

We also saw them moving around! It was such a cool experience. Our first time incubating has been a lot of fun so far!

Fig does look like it was infertile, rest look good though to me
I can see veins on all but fig

 

[SemiSweet2391]

Candling day 14!!

We finally removed Fig; it wasn’t developing. But the good news is the other 6 are doing great! The pictures are dreadful but I think you can tell that they are alive.

We saw lots of them moving around; I think you can see one of Maple’s feet on the bottom left side. It’s very exciting!!

I was worried about the temperature this week and have been taking more frequent measurements. I was worried the temperature would ruin the hatch, so I’m glad to see 6 chicks still alive.

Next up, lockdown on day 18!! I’ve even gotten a little camera so I can record the hatch if it happens during the night. I can’t wait to see what the chicks look like!

 

[Cheekychook12]

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Candling day 14!!

We finally removed Fig; it wasn’t developing. But the good news is the other 6 are doing great! The pictures are dreadful but I think you can tell that they are alive.

We saw lots of them moving around; I think you can see one of Maple’s feet on the bottom left side. It’s very exciting!!

I was worried about the temperature this week and have been taking more frequent measurements. I was worried the temperature would ruin the hatch, so I’m glad to see 6 chicks still alive.

Next up, lockdown on day 18!! I’ve even gotten a little camera so I can record the hatch if it happens during the night. I can’t wait to see what the chicks look like!

They look good, are you going to candle again on day 18?

 

[SemiSweet2391]

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They look good, are you going to candle again on day 18?

I think so, for fun!! Any tips?

 

[SemiSweet2391]

LOCKDOWN!!

I did a final candling to check on the eggs. I think they look alive, hopefully I am right!

I turned off the auto turner and removed the turning mechanism. I put down an anti slip pad, and aligned the eggs with the air pocket up. I put them all close together to make it easier for my camera to capture the footage.

It’s getting close now! Very very excited!

 

[Cheekychook12]

LOCKDOWN!!

I did a final candling to check on the eggs. I think they look alive, hopefully I am right!

I turned off the auto turner and removed the turning mechanism. I put down an anti slip pad, and aligned the eggs with the air pocket up. I put them all close together to make it easier for my camera to capture the footage.

It’s getting close now! Very very excited!

Exciting! Hope they all hatch easily

 

[SemiSweet2391]

FIRST PIP

Holy smokes Stick has externally pipped!!? Isn’t this early? It’s day 18, this evening will be day 19. Does that mean I’ve done something wrong or should I just be excited??

 

[SemiSweet2391]

Ok the plot thickens here. I really hope this isn’t a sign that I’ve royally screwed up the hatch because I’ve got a SECOND pip here. Holy smokes. I really hope I haven’t been a bad fake mother hen!!!

 

[Cheekychook12]

Ok the plot thickens here. I really hope this isn’t a sign that I’ve royally screwed up the hatch because I’ve got a SECOND pip here. Holy smokes. I really hope I haven’t been a bad fake mother hen!!!

If the incubating temp was a little high that can happen
Are you sure you counted the days correctly
Also are they bantams? My bantams hatch on day 20
I wouldn’t be too worried