incubator and eggs ... daily update

[Polly Fouracre]

Linda, If you do finally decide the eggs won't hatch, I would advise you not to open them to see what might(or might not) have been. It will make you sad.

[Bephlam]

I agree...I wouldn't imagine it'll be a pretty sight. I'd just dispose of them, lovingly!!...and try again in the Spring!

When are you deciding enough is enough?

[lynda66]

friday i think, and i have to open them, cos i want to make sure they grew, and what i was seeing on candling was actually babies and not black goo ....... i'm already sad, but at least i'll know i did everything else right.

[Hashette]

Aw..... really sorry to hear it Lynda

[Snadger]

friday i think, and i have to open them, cos i want to make sure they grew, and what i was seeing on candling was actually babies and not black goo ....... i'm already sad, but at least i'll know i did everything else right.

I agree Lynda...........but stand well back!

[lynda66]

i will.......... but theres still 2 days yet

*she says trying to muster up some kind of enthusiasm for optimism*

[Snadger]

i will.......... but theres still 2 days yet

*she says trying to muster up some kind of enthusiasm for optimism*

Have you lost a day Lynda? It's friday in four hours time.........unless I've lost a day?

[lynda66]

lol, sorry thought it was wednesday, missed a couple of days this week, been asleep most of it.

[Johnny Appleseed]

A superb link Nicos - thank you

Not so good news Lynda...just found this info......

min temp for incubation is 96F = 35.5C otherwise mortality occurs

Incubating Eggs

Having read the detailed incubator instructions for us simplistic humans to follow, it is amazing that what we perceive as a mere broody hen does all that on her own - nature not nuture?

[lynda66]

amazing innit

[kirsty b]

Linda, If you do finally decide the eggs won't hatch, I would advise you not to open them to see what might(or might not) have been. It will make you sad.

No don't. I had a broody last year who gave up and left the nest go cold with a week to go. When I very carefully removed the eggs, one burst on me and I was treated to the sight of a dead chick, and I have never smelt so bad in my life.

Such a shame lynda. Better luck next time.

[lynda66]

too late ......... http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ggs_24275.html

[lynda66]

well guess i could give you an update ..... the 2 fertile eggs babies move up and down the egg when i candle it ....... guess that means they are alive then ...... well today is day 16, and i'm trying to work out when they will be born, so right now .... well i dunno, depends if they hatch as bantams or large fowl (they are large fowl eggs but small) guess we'll have to wait and see

[FionaH]

So here we go again then? Best of luck !!

[lynda66]

yup i'll get some chickies one day ....... but getting very excited again now, they are still moving in the egg when i candle it and today is day 17,