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Thank you so much for your response! I'm new at the whole backyard chicken thing - but having a blast! I don't know which one laid the egg so I'll keep a close eye on all of them.

I have 4 chickens all approximately 20 weeks old. A week ago I got my first egg but nothing since. Is this normal?? Chickens are: Barred rock, Black Sex Link, Red Production and little bantam. Thank you!!

Hi FeFe1 I'm new at this myself however I have done quite a bit of research so here is what I've learned. Leave the newly hatched chicks in the incubator with the eggs that have not yet hatched. The incubator should be in "lock down" mode and not opened at this point because it effects the...

Hello Everyone! I am new to Backyard Chicken and hatching my first batch of Silkies. I have a question = once the chick has pipped and begun the process of breaking out of the shell, how long do you wait before possibly helping? I currently have 3 eggs in my incubator. Today is day 21 and...