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    (Friday) Day 21 Hatch Day!

    I have 19 barred rock eggs due to hatch today. Well 18 because one hatched last night. I just took a peek and I have 4 pips and 2 zips! Pics coming soon.
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    My lone Silkie is finally zipping! *She has hatched!* Pics added

    If you look closely you can see it's beak!
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    Day 22, 1 has pipped finally.

    I am down to only 3 silkies in the hatcher. 2 of these the air cells are on the small end of the egg so I'm not holding my breath on these. The other silkie finally pipped overnight on Day 22 and doesn't appear to be doing anything now. I really don't want to lose this one and will intervene...
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    What kind of treats can I give to a 2 week old chick?

    I was wanting to start giving my chick some treats. Is it too early to start? When should I introduce grit? Thanks!
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    Is this chick a pullet or cockerel ?

    I didn't know if it's too early to tell by the trained eyes here at BYC. She/He is a Rhode Island Red, it's my first and only chick I have hatched so far.
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    Air cells on small end of eggs?

    I just candled my 3 silkie eggs and 2 of the eggs have the air cells at the small end of the egg. What do I do? They are on Day 16.
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    Always have poop on it's behind (pic enclosed)

    This lone chick always has poop on it's behind. Is this normal? It doesn't bother me but I just want to make sure it's ok.
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    I just candled my eggs, quitter picture. (Graphic Photo)

    I just candles 29 eggs for the first time, 25 are developing. This is after taking 7 days to ship by the USPS and arriving when it was -5 degrees. I cracked open the 4 bad ones and this is one of them. Is this around Day 2?
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    Does anyone have a day old chick in Illinois?

    I just hatched a lonely chick and would really like to find a playmate for it. I was hoping someone from Central or North Illinois could part with a young chick.
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    Does anyone have a day old chick in Illinois?

    I just hatched a lonely chick and would really like to find a playmate for it. I was hoping someone from Central or North Illinois could part with a young chick.
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    Day 21 Hatch Day! Only 1 sole survivor I believe.

    First time hatcher here and couldn't wait for this day to come. I bought 36 RIR eggs and only 2 developed. On day 18 I candled both and placed in my hatcher. From day 19-21 only one of the eggs are wobbling back and forth. I had to add more water just now and decided to candle the...
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    Are there bantam Barred Rocks and bantam Brahmas ?

    Am I correct in thinking that bantam are just miniature versions of the standard sizes? Can a hen lay bantam and standard sizes? I'm a little confused sorry.
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    Is there any place I can learn about all the different breeds ?

    We are just starting out and totally loving it so far. I received 36 Rhode Island Reds eggs 10 days ago and am down to 2 developing. I am looking for somewhere that I can see all the different breeds with pictures to compare. I need to get more eggs and undecided on the breed.
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