Time to hatch Chicks

[brewmaster15]

Cool thread fella’s. We acquired a nice rooster just before the winter. Our layer are ISA browns. Since we lost half our flock to a raccoon attack last November we have decided to try to hatch & raise some of our own chicks. My wife bought a pretty cheap incubator last week and we have 8 eggs in there atm. I will attempt to candle them this week to see if any are actually viable from our youngish rooster. He’s is trying to fulfill his role. We’ll see soon I guess…

Good Luck Danny! Keep us posted!

[danotaylor]

Good Luck Danny! Keep us posted!

Thanks Al, will do mate

[danotaylor]

I just noticed that the incubator my wife bought is called “hatch mate”! How very Australian LOL

[danotaylor]

Not sure how many yet, maybe 2-3 if my first candling experience proves accurate. But chirping inside intact shells! That’s crazy! https://youtube.com/shorts/TkaDhR4mB...jksswUB5WYe4B-

[Second Hand Pat]

That's too cool Daniel
Pat

[danotaylor]

That's too cool Daniel
Pat

Thanks Pat. It’s a first for our household! Fun times.

[brewmaster15]

So its been almost 6 weeks ..been super busy here. .. Chicks hatched ST.Patricks Day..Moved them out to their coopabout 2 wweks ago.Had to put a new roof on it and replace the doors first but they are all set now and have shot up size wise.Looking like mini hens now. Interesting barn yard mix... we have one with fuzzy feet, one that looks like and osprey even with the head feathers, and one really cool white one.... No idea what breeds or color eggs. From ten chicks I am guessing roughly half though are roosters... time will tell.

[jwcarlson]

Good to see ya again, Al! Chicks are looking good, it's always amazing how quick they grow!

[brewmaster15]

Good to see ya again, Al! Chicks are looking good, it's always amazing how quick they grow!

It really is Jacob! yeah been a bit tied up with family stuff and burning the candle at both ends and the middle.