Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Candling

I candled just now, the eggies are looking good. I tried to take pics, but my camcorder will not work in the dark apparently. And I didn't take my regular camera. Maybe I will take it out in a few days and try again, if we have another warm night the beginning of next week. I did have 5 clear eggs and 3 questionables. But we shall see. I candled 26. I told Larry to call the guy I got the eggs from, b/c I believe he has too many hens in with his roo. That's not a great fertility percentage.I have another 40 that are just starting out, I just set them though, so no visible signs yet. First hatch date is the 28th, second hatch date will be the 7th I believe. I hope my Dickey gets in soon, and I hope I can get enough eggs to fill it up soon. I have 11 sitting in the house waiting, I'm getting about 4 a day, I hope that number goes up soon. I am supposed to get a dozen silkie eggs for Bo maybe this weekend, but it may take longer. The lady I was getting them from had her hen go broody, that's the way it goes though. She will lay again eventually. I also participated in a swap online. I am sending out 6 sex link eggs and I will get 6 eggs of some sort from someone else. It's a surprise. I hope I get something cool. I said I would take Large Fowl Pure or Waterfowl. My fingers are kinda crossed for ducks!

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