🥚We successfully won a bid for rare Bruges Fighter eggs on eBay.
🐣We used a unique incubator with a low profile and a temperature challenge.
🐥Out of the 12 eggs, 8 successfully hatched, and we had to treat splayed leg issues in one chick.
❄️We covered the incubator with styrofoam to maintain a warm temperature during hatching.
🔬We kept extra thermometers in the incubator to ensure the temperature stayed around 102-103°F.
What is special about Bruges Fighter eggs?
—Bruges Fighters are rare and endangered birds, with less than 200 in their native Belgium. Their black skin and unique feather patterns make them highly desirable.
What is splayed leg, and how did you treat it?
—Splayed leg is a condition where a chick's legs are too far apart. We used a simple technique of stabilizing the legs with a straw and rubber band.
How did you maintain the temperature during hatching?
—We covered the incubator with styrofoam to help insulate it and keep the temperature stable. We also used additional thermometers to monitor the temperature.
Did all the eggs hatch successfully?
—Out of the 12 eggs, 8 successfully hatched, while 4 did not. One chick had splayed leg issues, which we treated.
What challenges did you face during the hatching process?
—Our unique incubator had a low profile, which made it difficult for the chicks to move around freely. Maintaining a stable temperature was also a challenge.
00:00We won a bid for rare Bruges Fighter eggs on eBay.
03:18We received the eggs and showcased their unique features.
03:51We set up the incubator and shared our concerns about its low profile.
05:59The eggs started hatching, and we witnessed the first chick breaking out of its shell.
08:46We treated splayed leg in one of the chicks using a straw and rubber band.
10:07We moved the hatched chicks to a temporary brooder and shared our thoughts on the incubator.
11:15We showcased Factor meal kits, our sponsor, while enjoying lunch with the family.
12:38We discussed the challenges of maintaining the incubator's temperature and the success of hatching 8 out of 12 eggs.
