From what I've read I'm happy with the numbers, but it was hard to see that fully formed chick almost out but dead. I felt pretty awful, if I had checked earlier I could have gotten it out. Although, I might not have realized even had I been sitting there that it needed assistance at that...
Thanks! I had eight of nine make it through the hatch. One got stuck when unzipping and died. :( I am going to get a better thermostat before spring, as I know I will be hatching more. But there are eight happy little peeps in the kitchen! One I'm a little worried about it's legs-it seems...
I'm so excited! My first hatch started last night (day 21) with four pips, and one chick was out this morning! I have three as of right now, with six more expected. These are eggs I bought on eBay from Kathy Leininger and the very first fertile eggs to make it through. (I bought a dozen eggs...