This is such an unbelievable process! I feel like a rooster wanting to crow but I have done nothing but buy an incubator & watch & worry. So far 8 babies seemingly healthy with 2 more pipped. Wow! Today is at least day 28 because I have no idea how long the hen was sitting on the eggs before...
Three beautiful baby chicks have hatched this morning! Unbelievable! Even if that is all that hatch it's a miracle considering that they have been through. I will keep you posted. Again many thanks! Because of all the information on this website & forums I know what to do!
Nope! Not discouraging at all. I really appreciate the help! I didn't think any were alive considering the rough start they had. I need to settle down. I've got it in my head they are going to die shrink wrapped in their shells.
If they have pipped through the air cell don't they run out of air in 24 hours? I have one that has gone through the air cell. I'm worried because there is no chirps or egg movement.
Desperately need help! I have read almost every thread and article there is and I'm sure I'm going to be told I need to wait. Found hen on eggs on Sunday 11/6. Not my hen, belongs to a friend. She sat on them outside in long grass in temps from 60's all the way down to the 20's until 11/21...