Day 27 one more hatched today. Sadly I think that is the last of them. 7 chicks total though. I guess never give up hope and never throw those eggs till you know nothing is growing inside. Longest hatch ever.
I know I was getting ready to throw them out and re-candled and had a couple more internal pips so I just left them in. It is the hatch that never ends. LOL I am just glad they are coming, IDC when they get here :)
GOOD NEWS 2 have piped externally and the one I helped is looking great all but a tiny little hole remains from earlier. I am AMAZED how fast it closed up!
Thank you I always enjoy valuable advice! I am guessing that it was my fault. Like I said it piped at the other end and I was worried it would drown. I have read up on assisted hatching but I let my worry get the better of me. I don't know if more time would of helped or if it was stuck to...
UPDATE --- DAY 23 -- Had one pip at the wrong end and I tried to help it. It is alive but has a huge hole where the yolk did not absorb all the way. Its alert and alive and squaking to one that has pipped. I have about 6 that have internally piped. No external pips yet. I did notice when I...
We really like our Black Sex-Link hen, she is docile and lays an egg 6 days a week. She is young but has never gone broody on us. Started laying right at 20 weeks old and has been great through the winter.