I got guineas!

[Motherhenandflock]

My first time ever with incubation. Power went out for a couple of hours. Not good at candling. Typical newbie!
But on the dot of 28 days they started hatching. So now on day 30 I have 6. They look great! Out of 36 to start with, not a great hatch, but at least I got some!

I know this is a draggy hatch. I probably peeked too much.

How long do I leave the bator on?

I will take the latest 2 out this morning. I don't see anymore eggs rocking. I think I see one more with a crack. I need to add more water for the humidity and clean out the shells. Tidy up the place.

 

[jackiedon]

Congratulations!!!! You will do better the next hatch enjoy your guineas.

jackie

 

[PurpleChicken]

Good Job. Guineas are awesome. I want some.

I think your hatch rate is ok for the first time. What kind of
incubator setup did you use?

 

[Motherhenandflock]

Thanks! I'm just glad I got some healthy looking keets! They are already noisy!
I have the Little Giant Still Air 9200 with the circulated air fan kit 7200.
I am thinking my temp might have been low overall. And I had a hard time keeping the humidty even.
Should I keep it running another couple of days to wait, just in case?

 

[joy]

Congratulations

 

[jackiedon]

I normally candle them to see if I can see any movement. That's the only way I can tell to wait or not.

jackie