The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  Candeling Goto page Previous  1, 2          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Eggs and Growers Author Message mojo Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 9851 Location: GLENAY north deux sevre FRANCE Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 3:11 pm    Post subject: 18 FULL days fill water at day 18 and read manual for amounts and do let us know the outcome please Back to top JustChickens Joined: 24 Mar 2008 Posts: 614 Location: Sussex Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 3:28 pm    Post subject: I will definetley let you know the outcome! It said in the instructions stop egg turning 2 days before the hatch is due. From day 1 to 18 it sais to fill one resevoir which i have done, and i will fill the second on day 18 when i stop turning.. It also sais i could block of one of the 2 air vents to increase the humidity further.. how will i know if the humidity needs to be higher? Back to top JustChickens Joined: 24 Mar 2008 Posts: 614 Location: Sussex Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 3:42 pm    Post subject: Another question, sorry.. aswell as the hunidity one. Will it be ok to have my chicks in a brooder box in the shed? as its pretty warm in there atm, with all the sunshine were getting. Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 14299 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 3:45 pm    Post subject: You can house the brooder anywhere as long as it isn't draughty & wet. The heat from the lamp should be adequate enough for them. Also make sure it's rat proof. Back to top JustChickens Joined: 24 Mar 2008 Posts: 614 Location: Sussex Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 3:53 pm    Post subject: Its definetley rat proof, and raised off the floor. I was just worried about how it is in there.. so warm, but i guess the chicks like that? Back to top mojo Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 9851 Location: GLENAY north deux sevre FRANCE Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 6:48 pm    Post subject: drafts kill chicks........i have had it about 40 degrees C in the veranda and they loved it as long as they had lots of water Back to top JustChickens Joined: 24 Mar 2008 Posts: 614 Location: Sussex Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 7:19 pm    Post subject: Ok kwl, thanks mojo there wont be any drafts, and there rat proof, so all shud be well, thats if i get some chicks!! Back to top mojo Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 9851 Location: GLENAY north deux sevre FRANCE Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 7:21 pm    Post subject: now you are a chick breeder get out camera and post us some piccys please Back to top JustChickens Joined: 24 Mar 2008 Posts: 614 Location: Sussex Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 7:25 pm    Post subject: I will once they have hatched! (hopefully) but ill definetley take some pics Back to top JustChickens Joined: 24 Mar 2008 Posts: 614 Location: Sussex Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 9:48 pm    Post subject: Update! Just candled my 12 pekin eggs.. 7 out of the 12 definetley had something in them.. dark shapes. Not sure if there chicks or not, but ill soon find out as there due to hatch on Wednesday The other 5 eggs were clear Back to top EGirl Joined: 01 Nov 2007 Posts: 836 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 10:36 pm    Post subject: That's great, seven chicks! Well Done & do give us some photos! Back to top mojo Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 9851 Location: GLENAY north deux sevre FRANCE Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 5:04 pm    Post subject: and remember nature is fickle ...allow 25 full days before you dump the non hatchers(guilty secret.......i once dumped eggs on day23 in the bin and mrs mojo rescued two cheepers that went on to be supurb chooks...........so have patience) Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Eggs and Growers All times are GMT + 1 Hour Goto page Previous  1, 2 Page 2 of 2 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group