Tuesday, 5 February 2008

The chicks are getting ready to hatch

The brooder arrived this morning - it is now all put together and waiting for its first guests. I have removed the incubator from the turning cradle, removed the egg bars, put some muslin on the bottom and filled the water trays. The air vent is fully open and the temperature maintained.

Having candled the eggs earlier today, I am pleased to announce that all four eggs have movement within - I had thought that two hadn't progressed but I was wrong!

Friday is day 21 .... pipping could be today or tomorrow ..... safe arrival (fingers crossed) by Saturday!

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