The eggs will always hatch in the order they were laid. Usually after 18 days, the first fertile egg to be laid will get hatched and thereafter one egg will hatch every other day. Do not get alarmed if you see the mother pushing the chick to one side of the nestbox. This is done some times by the female parakeet. It is done to facilitate the hatching of the remaining eggs.
With the brisket prepared you need to get the smoker ready. You will want a fire of about 200 degrees F to 230 degrees F (95 degrees C. to 110 degrees C). At this temperature, you can expect the cooking time to be about 1 1/2 hours per pound.
Low heat allows the meat to cook slowly, which results in an excellent outer crust without burning or the meat becoming dry. The best temperature for brisket cooked on a grill is around 225Â°F (about 107Â°C) to 250Â°F (about 121Â°C), though cooking on a grill or in a smoker can be done as low as about 210Â°F (about 99Â°C). In an oven, the temperature can be set higher, to around 250Â°F (about 121Â°C) or 300Â°F (about 149Â°C).