We I got back in about 6pm an noticed a little crack so I assume it had just pipped and then it didn't hatch until 4am the next mornin so it was about 10-12 hours about. But some pipped on day 20 tho. Any sign yet?
It's so tempting but it could affect the other chicks in the incubator. The humidity could be affected and the membrane might dry slightly an stick to the chick inside the egg. The chick should be fine in there with them. I've heard of ppl leaving them in the incubator for 2-3 days
5 out so far lol. They fly out don't they!! Wen they know they wanna get out they jus pop out lol. Jus got 1 left but seems to have pipped a little low?
Thanks for reply. I tried hatching duck eggs few weeks back and it was a total disaster. Ducks need a lot more humidity. There eggs are a lot thicker I've noticed. I have hatched a few chickens before but I jus woke up to 3 fluffy chicks an didn't actually notice pipping etc. I jus hope these hatch
Update : 5 out of 6 eggs have pipped now. Thers a tiny crack in them but still no more progress? How long does it usually take from wen pipped. I've read 2 hours but I know with 2 it's deffo been longer?
Hi all. Just wondering if anyone has ha any experience with hatching silkies. 3 out of 6 eggs have pipped today. We've been out since 12 this mornin an come back at 7 pm an 2 of them have a small crack in the shell? And as we were back another has slightly cracked the egg? How long until they...
Hiya everyone. Thought I'd join this site as it looks rather friendly an full of advice!! Need some advice but I'll post in the relevant forum. Thanks all :)