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.
Smoking the Beef Brisket. Take the brisket out of the refrigerator one to two hours before you want to put it on the smoker. Place the brisket fat side up on the smoker. The fat will render while cooking-it basically melts and releases oils into the brisket to help keep it moist while cooking.