About a month ago we decided to get an incubator to hatch out some baby chicks. Well a few days ago we are seeing the chicks pip out of their shells. It is amazing how God created things so perfectly. We got fertile eggs and put them in the incubator. The temperature is supposed to remain at 99-101 degrees for 21 days. You are supposed to turn the eggs three times a day until they are at day 18.
We first saw the little pip holes and about 14-16 hours later the little wet things were out of the shell and very tired.
About 12 hours later they are dry and can be removed from the incubator. They are a noisy little fuzz ball that needs food and water.
So far we have only hatched six out and there are about 18 eggs in there. Not sure if the others will hatch or not. We are supposed to wait a few extra days to make sure no more will hatch.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Easter
We had a great Easter. On Saturday, it was very cold and with a chance of rain. We planned a family picnic anyways, but ended up staying at Bim and Lindy's because it was just too cold. Clea wasn't feeling well and she did not participate in the festivities much. Bruce and Leo had fun hiding the eggs and finding them over and over again.
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