Any first timer want to start with me? Eggs go in 4/1. ;)

[xpButtercup]

My second egg to pip hatched, but not even as much as a muffled peep from the rest so far ...

*sits on hands*

 

[xpButtercup]

Second egg to pip:

Last night

This morning

After work today!!

This is a bantam egg, from one of three frizzles or a non-frizzled cochin hen and not sure which of the roos is the pop.

Why are there no more pips? Waaaaahh ...

 

[Smokin Silkies]

Buttercup..how do you get such good pics? I have an LG and I tried taking pics through the little windows on top. I couldn't get a decent pic. I tried without flash, with flash, without flash & with flashlight. Nothing worked at all!

 

[xpButtercup]

I'm putting the lens right on the window and using the macro setting for close-up pics. Auto-focus is a little off, but the lighting isn't good enough to get anything better than that.

 

[nstamper2000]

browneye:

I don't think that you opening the incubator killed them. The first hatch that I did none of them hatched. I opened up one of the eggs and also fully developed. This was only my second hatch and I too have an LG bator. I am very far from an expert but from what I learned during this hatch, I opened up the bator a few times, I had to, and I had several to hatch. I also believe you have to help some of them. I also think it was a humidity issue. I had to help a couple of mine out. Some of my chicks membranes were so dry there is no way they would have made it out on their own. I added three wet sponges, a cup of water and some damp paper towels and finally the humidity went up to 76%. After I did this I had babies popping out left and right. It is amazing how much humidity plays a roll in hatching these eggs. Even after opening the bator up it did not go down on me. I just had to open it for a second or two at a time. Don't beat yourself up over it. I think it is just nature running its course. I wish you better luck next time.

 

[ChickyLaura]

Thanks for sharing that info, nstamper... My first batch of eggs is in the bator (I'm only on day 8), but it's good to learn exactly how important humidity is. I will definitely keep this in mind 10 days from now.

 

[nstamper2000]

Here are pics of my babies that have came out so far. These hatched last night. I have no idea as to what any of them are. I know one is some kind of naked neck. LOL!

 

[Smokin Silkies]

Thanks nstamper! Your babies are gorgeous! Especially the little white one! The color is beautiful!

I will be trying to hatch again once my baby is born. Hes due any day now, in fact my dr wants to induce me because he is so big. After I get things settled with him at home, I will definately be trying this again. Only this time, I want to get some 'mutt' eggs first and try it before I go and spend alot of money like I did this past time. Once I feel comfortable and get a decent hatch then I will get my silkie babies that I've always wanted!

I'm sooo jealous of all your cutie pies!

 

[nstamper2000]

Ahh thank you! And good luck with your little one!!!!! Best wishes to you and your family!! Make sure you post pics of the new baby!!

 

[xpButtercup]

Oh help, I want to snuggle the babies, they are so pathetic running around peeping at all the unpipped eggs.

Remind me why I have to sit on my hands!!?

Two babies out (pipped last night) and no rocking, peeping or pipping from the remaining 13 eggs.