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How exciting I think they have started hatching. Our hen has definitely increased her protectiveness so we haven't been able to see just yet. It's come at a bit of a surprise to us as day 21 isn't until Tuesday?!?! We went in to do a bit of a clean up today for the iminant arrival and I think 1...

Would you all say these are empty? It's day 16. [/IMG]

Lovely to see everyone's hatchlings, we have 3 out of 6 eggs hopefully hatching the beginning of next week.

Thank you for all the advice everyone, much appreciated. The fertile eggs are now in place, fingers crossed for chicks in three weeks. If the hens don't willingly come out for food, water and a break is it safe to lift them out?

Our coop.

My 2 broody hens together.

Hi, I'm after some advice please? I have 3 Buff Laced Wyandotte bantams, 2 of which are broody. We would like to add some Pekin bantams to our group, so are looking to buy some fertile eggs for the broody pair. They are all sisters and all get along very well, will the 2 broodies be able to...

We have life!! Great timing little chick, just in time for Easter. The others have all pipped, so it's all good.

I have overdue chicks by 3 days. The eggs are wobbling about in the incubator and I can hear lots of chirping. The humidity is good, when do you worry if they may be stuck?

Umm, I just had another look and think it is twins. I don't hold out much hope for them unfortunately. It's the smallest egg in the clutch, fingers crossed!!

Thank you for the replies. I might candle again in a couple of days to see. I've kept chickens most of my life, but incubating and hatching is new to us.

I am wondering if this is twins? We are at day 12 of incubation.