So I failed during my first hatch. I came close but I think something during development happened and two chicks hatched and died later. I was using a homemade incubator but now I bought a Janoel 12. I put in 9 last night. Here’s hoping for a success this time !
Yes there are three left to hatch. But haven’t seen nor heard anything from them. I’m using the Janoel 12 and I also have a thermometer sitting inside that gauges heat and humidity. Both are steady, temp is 100 and humidity in the 70s. After consulting with a chicken hatcher friend I think the...
So the chick did hatch but I could tell when it came out something wasn’t right. It’s lower part look distended and it couldn’t stand or lift its head. I’ve had one more hatch and it’s done the same thing. They are so vibrant and alive in the eggs. I don’t know why they are coming out like this !
this is my first time incubating. I’ve had two chicks hatch but then hours later they die. When they’ve come out they can’t stand up or lift their heads. Anyone have ideas why they keep dying ?
im on day 24 and last night I finally heard my chick chirping. There’s no pipping. I have a self made incubator and the humidity I know became lower than what is recommended (60). I have increased the humidity. Do I just sit and wait ? I haven’t heard chirping this morning. Anything I can do or...