Anyone setting eggs starting July 15 -July 22?

[Achickenwrangler#1]

OK, sounds good, four hands may make it go better...hope there's a good outcome, at least you tried.

 

[farmer boy]

ya i hope it goes well

 

[jennibos]

Fingers crossed for you n the chick

 

[Chick_In_The_Burbs]

Good luck Farmer Boy.

 

[Marty1876]

Well, I've got some more egg duck babies pipping now. Little Khaki Crewmembers. They are from the A+ laying flock, their mamas each lay over 315 eggs per year.

 

[farmer boy]

thanks guys

 

[Marty1876]

Farmer Boy, just catching up. OMG, how aweful. The advice you've recieved is what I'd give. ITs a tough situation, and it may not stay, even if you are successful.

 

[Chick_In_The_Burbs]

How long should zipping take? I have one that has been zipping a minimum of 3 hours, probably closer to 4 or 5 hours. When should I help her?

 

[silkiemelon]

How long should zipping take? I have one that has been zipping a minimum of 3 hours, probably closer to 4 or 5 hours. When should I help her?

Well, 3 months ago I had the same situation with one of my silkies.

Around 5-6 hours after zip, I noticed he had stopped pushing on the shell to try and get out, and just gave up.
At that point I knew he was going to die, so I opened the incubator and cut part of the membrane away around the zip.
20 min. later, he was able to get out by himself.

So it could take up to 6 hours.

 

[matlock585]

im watching a ladys eggs hatch live right now its soooo cool


http://www.mycampage.com/batorcam

sandmbaker-

I'm glad you enjoyed watching my eggs hatch, but I'm no lady... I'm a big ol ugly man!

The one that hatched upside down had me stressed out all day long. I raced home and got it out and it's fine now. It was a RIR. I had the worst day at work because of it. On top of trying to not get caught watching the eggs hatch I had one that couldn't get out of the egg. I work an hour away, but I got through Nashville traffic and still got home in 45 minutes to help that chick out. I have five out 1 more zipping and 3 pips now. This is my day 21.
Thanks for watching.