Backyard Fowl Keepers

Some silkies take longer than other breeds to hatch. I always give them extra time before deciding to step in.

Hey guys, my first incubation isnt going well. A chicken egg is 4 days overdue, no movement for 3 days. I opened it slightly and saw veins still carrying blood. Could it still be alive and hatch?




Late hatches aren't uncommon, but no movement for three days isn't a good sign. Give it more time ...

I just set some shipped eggs in my incubator and checked the air cells before placing them. Some of the air cells looked a bit loose, but none were completely detached or rolling around. Since they were shipped, I placed them upright with the air cells facing up and left the automatic turner off ...

I've been tracking the eggs by hen by just paying attention to their behavior.

It's tricky but it helps me narrow down who's laying!