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I think day 21 was yesterday. The first one started hatching very late Sunday night and into the morning. Five hatched throughout the day Monday including some 4 araucanas and 1 silkie. Early this morning Tuesday one of our giant blue cochin eggs finally hatched. I ordered 14 of these eggs...

How long can chicks stay in incubator. The first one hatched early in the morning yesterday. At least a couple of them have been in there about twelve hours or more. 7 hatched and three more started cracking. All help will greatly be appreciated. thanks:D

:)Thanks. We have some Araucanas, Silkies, and some Mixed.

Our first one just hatched. It is about 101 temp and 80:D% humidity. How long do I leave the chick in the incubator? Just until he is dry or longer. Will opening the incubator to get him out harm the other eggs. First time please give all advice you have. Thanks

thanks for the imput. we kept it between 35 and 45 up until day 18. I thought i saw somewhere to raise it after day 18 to at least 70%. may take mine down a little just to be safe.

Is between 75 @ 80% humidity OK?

:thumbsupThanks for the help.

:)This is our first hatch. Wed. will be day 18. Thinking about putting eggs in carton small side down with holes cut in bottom of carton. Do I do that tonight or wait until tomorrow night? What should my humidity be from here on out? If chicks hatch how long do you leave in bator before...

We have a very excited two year old and five year old that can't wait to put the eggs in the incubator and have chicks. We also have a hen setting for the first time. So maybe one way or the other they can raise their first chicks.

Thanks for the reply. Also, do you turn the eggs over like roll them a 1/2 a turn each time?

Do you just place the eggs on the wire mesh in the cooler? Do you have to have a fan? As long as it is between 99.5 and 101.5 it is ok? 50-60% humidity? Thanks.