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I had one little chick pip around 5am and hatch at 2am the next day... over 20 hours. Good luck!

3 How about each time you add a number you add a chick picture!!

First hatch 7/7 mini advance Second.. so far 5/6... Maybe 6/6!

Oh hello world!!

Two are out in the brooder. They are snuggly warm. I left two in the bator for a little longer. I have one who is externally pipped-- yet membrane looks yellow. I am not sure how this is possible since the incubator had so much condensation-- and I am sure humidity has been fine as a result of...

Hi! Thanks! They are still so damp. I opened the corner of the bator to let a little air in. 4 babies are up and moving but are still so wet. Should I towel dry and place under brooder?

Success!!!! Ahhhhh so excited! I can't get into the school until 6:30 but I see 3 babies dancing around. LOTS of condensation on walls. I am sure they are struggling to dry off. Should I let air in the bator? See it live at the link above. :)

Thanks. :)

Temperature was 99.5 constant. :) Thanks for the replies.

Today is day 20. When I checked the incubator at 6:30 am one had made a small external pip. The water levels were low in my Brinsea mini adv. Little pipped chick had been working hard for 8 hours before I had to open incubator to add water. After I added water four more pipped! I left the school...

I was wondering if I did things the right way. :/

Anyone? ;)

I did it! I opened it! =/ I knew if I did not add water within the hour the incubator would be dry-- So I opened it.. draped a wet paper towel over the egg with the pip.. and quickly poured water in the bays. I made sure the chicks membrane was also wet a little to prevent drying. DID I DO THE...

Okay--- So if this little one does not come out by 3:30-- I have to open the incubator to add water to the wells. There is not much left. I noticed the pip at 6:30 am and there has not been much of a change except membrane turning a little yellow. Comments? See it live at...