Mike CHS
Herd Master
We have a digital thermometer but no hygrometer. May have to check into something if need be.
Changing goals and speed
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Baymule
Herd Master
DUUUHHH....... yup I mean BYC
Bruce
Herd Master
I trust you remembered to check on the baby as well!
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AClark
Loving the herd life
Uh well, here's the thing about the baby - I can't not check on her, since she insists that she sleeps in our bed. I have tried to get her to sleep in her bassinet, but I've also found that if I want to get some quality rest, letting her sleep on me is the way to go. We both sleep better that way.
I have a Little Giant or whatever they're called incubator. Nothing special, just the styrofoam one. The egg turner and rails are the key to success I believe, and a good thermometer/hygrometer. I got our digital therm/hygro off Amazon for like $8. The heating element can be a pain in the butt to get settled in, but once it's on point, it's good to go. I set it up the day before to adjust it where I want it so once it sits at 101F (it's still air) for 8+ hours I know it's not going to act crazy anymore.
I'm putting a fan in it for my next batch, I have a CPU fan and some old cords.
I have 21 chicks out of 31 eggs that candled good. Two never made it out, they zipped but died, not sure why
. I had 2 die the first night. I did something bad, I helped 2 that had shrink wrapped up in their shells, but both of them are healthy and doing well.
I have a Little Giant or whatever they're called incubator. Nothing special, just the styrofoam one. The egg turner and rails are the key to success I believe, and a good thermometer/hygrometer. I got our digital therm/hygro off Amazon for like $8. The heating element can be a pain in the butt to get settled in, but once it's on point, it's good to go. I set it up the day before to adjust it where I want it so once it sits at 101F (it's still air) for 8+ hours I know it's not going to act crazy anymore.
I'm putting a fan in it for my next batch, I have a CPU fan and some old cords.
I have 21 chicks out of 31 eggs that candled good. Two never made it out, they zipped but died, not sure why
It's not bad if it worked... justsayin. You successfully replaced the other 2 that died with ones that otherwise would have been lost as well. Nicely done!
HomeOnTheRange
Golden Herd Lurker
Nice overall hatch!
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AClark
Loving the herd life
Yeah, not bad for shipped eggs either. From what I've read it really can reduce the hatch rate. I hate that you get losses after they've hatched, it's sad to see they got that far and then just went.
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- #328
AClark
Loving the herd life
But wait, there's more - since I have it and have already put the work in to rip out the rotten wood, we've decided to go a new route with it - it will be the Chicken Coop 5000! Yes, for just 5 easy payments of $0, you too can have a completely mobile sturdy chicken coop. It comes complete with doors already and a steel frame, and hey, chickens don't weight enough to break that crack in the frame. Don't like where it is, hook it to the truck and move it!
Eh, it is what it is. We can still make it serve a purpose, and it's not worth much in scrap! Some wire, wood, and a coat of paint and it has a new use.
We did pick up a decent critter hauler today though! Has a spare, good floor, and all the lights even work, lol!
Mike CHS
Herd Master
I like your plans. We are doing the same thing with a smaller 16' trailer that was damaged.
Bruce
Herd Master
Seriously large chicken tractor!
