Oh my goodness! I am so so very happy Miracle is doing so well. I really hope the little silkie continues to improve. It sounds like you are doing a wonderful job with both of them.
That temp is wrong btw That is a non calibrated temp. The calibrated thermometer says 101. But this is the chick. Those eyes are malformed right? All of the other chicks are healthy. 4 are already in a brooder and doing well.
I had a Mille Fluer hatch over night. S/he seems to be sitting mostly on her butt with her legs straight out in front of her. The toes look fine. The legs shake like crazy every once in a while. It is still wet so still floppy so I can't really tell how much is the new chick getting it's bearing...
This incubator is brand new to me. I just bought it about a month ago. I'm concerned if I unhook it, it will cause the heater to run continuously. I might try to stand it up on one side as out of the way as I can. It will definitely be a topic I add in when I review the incubator.
I'm not asking about when to lock down. I just want to know about the large plastic sheet being in the way of chicks hatching out and how I should ensure their safety.
I have a new LG with the thermometer that hangs down to lay on top of the eggs. How does this work for lock down? I'm concerned if chicks hatch under the plastic sheet it could harm them, or they'll get tied up in the wires hanging down. All the info I'm finding online is for the old style with...