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.
Right now we are looking for a fresh brisket because we are going to make smoke brisket. Buy a packer brisket (see picture below) thats about 8 to 10 pounds. A bigger brisket will also work, but it will take longer to smoke. Look for a brisket that has a fat cap about 1/4 to 1/3 across the top.