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It was great to read up on all the techniques and advice. My chicks are doing great....they are BIG babies now.

So, 4 is my final count out of 6 from lockdown (not bad, I guess) out of 11 originally set. I'm happy that my babies are out and seem ok. I can see how people get addicted to these little things. They are the epitome of CUTE!

Great picture!

LOVE the pictures! I've determined I cannot capture the cuteness on camera! You all are much better at this picture stuff.

Here's my hatch so far. Should I try opening the two eggs left? It's day 23, but last time my babies waited 2 extra days.

I believe the black one a cochin and the blonde one a naked neck??? She has no feathers at all up and down her neck....huge eyes - she is ADORABLE!

Second time hatching, but last time was in my classroom. So, it's like the first time. The humidity is only 66% or so. Temp is at 98. They are doing great. I have one trying to hatch now.

I have two hatched! I finally got to see a chick hatch at 4:45 am.

Staying up to see them. There are 4 pipped now. The first one is slow to hatch but I LOVE hearing them peep in their eggs!

Ok, peeps, it's been over 8 hours and very little progress here. UGH! I can hear peeping, though. I'm wondering when the babies are coming out! My little friend had to go home and was so sad she didn't get to see one hatching.

THE BABIES ARE COMING! One is pipping now......5 more to go......This is my first time seeing one actually hatch and my roommate's sister (9) is thrilled to be here to see it, too!

They are adorable!!!! Man, if I didn't already have chickens....I'd want some based on all the cuteness going on here.

Saturday for me.....I have never seen any hatch, since my ninja chicks came at night last time.

Ducklings are ADORABLE!

I love hearing all the stories and advice. Second time hatcher here.....mine don't go into lockdown until Wednesday - ish. They are "due" Saturday the 19th. So, is the consensus to use a carton to hatch or the cheesecloth/shelf liner stuff? I have both. I live in the dry desert, so should...

Put her in a cage with nothing but air underneath her for some time - the broody will break, if that's what you want.

I am new here, but I've done research on that....if you want her to get up and break broody, then what I've done with a hen that wouldn't leave her nest is put her in a dog cage (took the base out, so just cage underneath her and put it on two chairs, so only air underneath)....I gave her water...

I set mine on the 29th, but I am celebrating and counting along with you all. This is only my second hatch EVER. I'm hoping to have some silkies, Aracauna mix with New England, and Cochin mixes. ALso, I am trying to be a little "dryer" this time in humidity to up my hatch rate from 2/12...