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.
Patience Low and slow is the real secret to a great smoked brisket recipe. We're talking temperatures of 200-230Â°F/93-110Â°C for an extended cooking period. You'll need a bucket load of this virtue when you smoke brisket on a grill. Figure about 1.0-1.5 hours/lb. Gas/charcoal grill A gas grill, with at least two burners, is preferable for indirect cooking. A kettle type charcoal grill, or a rectangular charcoal grill, work great also. Any type of charcoal grill will require that you place the coals off to one side.