8 hatched and dry - 2 still working on it

kpopow7

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May 5, 2025
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Hi all! I am new to this as I am first timer here. I have researched a ton before doing this and have read as much from this forum as I can. I incubated 10 eggs. At the last candleing all but 3 (which I just couldn't see into due to pigment of egg) were viable. Yesterday was day 19 and the first 3 hatched fairly fast. From then I have 5 more that have also hatched - for total of 8. All 8 are completely dry and very active. The other 2 eggs - one has an air hole and the other I don't see any activity yet. It is just barely coming up on the end of day 21....

My question is should I move the 8 to the brooder and leave the 2 in the incubator? I have read both answers - some say to move them, and others say to leave them and not to worry if they are kicking the other 2 eggs all over the incubator. I just don't want to do anything to cause an issue for the first born.

Again, since it's my first time I am just not sure what is best for them?
 
If the chicks are completey dry, feel free to move them. Try to do quickly to avoid too much cool down or humidity loss. You can also add some very warm water to incubator water to boost temp and humidity while moving the chicks.
 

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