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Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by [email protected]'s chicks, Apr 11, 2009.

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  1. Apr 11, 2009 #1
    zoey@tipp's chicks

    [email protected]'s chicks Out Of The Brooder

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    How long can chicks stay in incubator. The first one hatched early in the morning yesterday. At least a couple of them have been in there about twelve hours or more. 7 hatched and three more started cracking. All help will greatly be appreciated. thanks:D[​IMG][​IMG]
     
  3. Apr 11, 2009 #2
    Tuffoldhen

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    They can stay for 2 good days. I leave mine til the hatch is finished. Opening the bator will let temps and humidity drop. The membrane in the shells will shrink wrap around the chicks that are pipped.
     

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