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    First hatch

    Quick update! I had 28 of 40 set eggs hatch. One chick died the first night in the brooder, but no sign why. All the other chicks are doing great. They eat so much! Love how fast they’ve learned to run around the brooder. One interesting thing: I had 3 (out of 4 set) EE eggs that developed...
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    First hatch

    Seven more pips... Pic from incubator. Will post more once they’re dried off and settled. So excited!
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    First hatch

    Ten chicks have hatched so far! All came out of the incubator with the most consistent temps. I GENTLY moved the eggs from the second bator into the one where the eggs are hatching. Hoping the chirping will cheer them on! Tomorrow at 11am is 21 days, so I’m surprised so many have hatched...
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    First hatch

    I did, thanks! I should have specified - I didn’t see plastic backing on the temp probe of the incubator. I guess I’ll have my best answer in the next 24 hrs as we see how many chicks hatch!
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    First hatch

    Agreed on distrust of the equipment! I wasn’t sure how to do the ice test with the incubator probe, so I’ve not checked it. Same with the digital incutherm (no waterproof “tip” to soak)... I did do the ice test with the cheap red bulb that came with the bator...so off, I threw it away. ‍♀️
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    First hatch

    Farm innovators 4250. I’m using an Incutherm thermometer/hygrometer (brand new), because I don’t trust the digital readout (I’ve also been crosschecking with an infrared thermometer). I waited 12 hours before adjusting 1/2 degree up. It’s weird, the temps had been stable right at 99.7-100...
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    First hatch

    Everyone is locked down. Still at 33 with good air cell progression and rest of egg appeared filled in all. A couple waved a little foot at me... Now at day 19.5. Nothing yet! I did notice my incubator temps have dropped without the turner (even though the thermostat should be adjusting??)...
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    First hatch

    I’m on day 17 of my first hatch ever. First, I want to thank everyone on this forum for all of the amazing information. I’m new to chickens in the last 6 months, new to any livestock in the last year, and I am loving every minute of it! Second, I just want to share a little of my excitement...
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