August Hatch-A-Long

[darkbluespace]

Hoping your pipped baby is still doing good and maybe decides to come out and play today!!

My baby is hatched and peeping loudly... she is a very strong chick! Last night she was still in her egg and I felt bad about having her in the hatcher all alone so I felt like I would put one other egg in with her.... the one that was most developed and when I took it out of the incubator I realized it had pipped! So they are a good pair to hatch together. They were both too big in their shells to hatch and that is with 35% humidity!!??? Maybe these tiny chicks need it very dry! I mean, how much humidity can a tiny little hen maintain? I have no idea what is going on but they are doing well with me helping them so I am very thankful for that.

I am going to keep this one in the bator till the other hatches... he'll probably be ready this afternoon or evening : )

 

[darkbluespace]

I am sad to report that my little chick lost his struggle for life around noon today. He was very alert and active at the 4:30 AM check, which gave me some hope. But when I looked in on him later he was lethargic and just went down from there.

So sorry you lost your little chick...

 

[darkbluespace]

I'm on day 13. Hatch day is the 30th and I'm so excited I can't wait! I am going to candle tomorrow. I had done it early and was going to wait until tomorrow to candle but I had a rotten egg in the midst so I had to candle to find the stinky bugger. My barnevelders are developing nicely! I have one that has a wonky air cell so I'm not sure about that one but I can't wait to see who hatches! I have some other eggs in there with them from my mom and dad. They have RIR and Buff Orphington and a few Welsummers.... May have some full bloods and may have a mixture of any of those lol. I love seeing everyone's fuzzy butts hatching. I can't wait for my turn!

You are getting close!! Glad everyone is coming along!!

 

[howfunkyisurchicken]

I have 6 eggs hatching under my broody on the 25th, 15 in the incubator 27th and 15 more bator eggs due 9/4! This waiting is the worst, I mean, hurry up already!


All the new chicks are too cute!

 

[BantamLover55]

Just had first chick hatch! Hoping for many more!

 

[Iko127]

My baby is hatched and peeping loudly... she is a very strong chick! Last night she was still in her egg and I felt bad about having her in the hatcher all alone so I felt like I would put one other egg in with her.... the one that was most developed and when I took it out of the incubator I realized it had pipped! So they are a good pair to hatch together. They were both too big in their shells to hatch and that is with 35% humidity!!??? Maybe these tiny chicks need it very dry! I mean, how much humidity can a tiny little hen maintain? I have no idea what is going on but they are doing well with me helping them so I am very thankful for that.

I am going to keep this one in the bator till the other hatches... he'll probably be ready this afternoon or evening : )

Yay!!! So happy for you and the little chick!! Glad it has a friend! Well my bator is staying at 25% humidity...lol I so almost but water in it but I am doing just like this one forum said and only added one teaspoon to start and as long as it doesn't go any lower I'm not going to add any. I will see how they are on day 7. Also am going to plug in turner tomorrow on day 2, I think they will be good.

 

[Tazbeaux]

So sorry you lost your little chick...

Thank you to you and the others that sent their regards. I am happy to hear the news about your new hatches, CONGRATS ! It has been a rough afternoon, I had no clue how attached I was to that little guy. My first chick that hatched is doing great, but it looks like he is going to be a loner for a bit. I believe the other 8 eggs in the bator died at some point, but will give them a few more days. I am done with shipped eggs though. 120 dollars, 4 1/2 dozen eggs, 4 months invested and all I have to show is 1 adorable little roo. I ordered him 10 little companions from the "need to ship quick" list at Meyer. I couldn't get Buckeyes so I just ordered a mix of breeds. They should be here in the middle of next week. I am looking forward to having some company for my little guy. I put a mirror in the brooder and he loves it, but it just isn't the same.

 

[darkbluespace]

Just had first chick hatch! Hoping for many more!

Wonderful!!

 

[darkbluespace]

Thank you to you and the others that sent their regards. I am happy to hear the news about your new hatches, CONGRATS ! It has been a rough afternoon, I had no clue how attached I was to that little guy. My first chick that hatched is doing great, but it looks like he is going to be a loner for a bit. I believe the other 8 eggs in the bator died at some point, but will give them a few more days. I am done with shipped eggs though. 120 dollars, 4 1/2 dozen eggs, 4 months invested and all I have to show is 1 adorable little roo. I ordered him 10 little companions from the "need to ship quick" list at Meyer. I couldn't get Buckeyes so I just ordered a mix of breeds. They should be here in the middle of next week. I am looking forward to having some company for my little guy. I put a mirror in the brooder and he loves it, but it just isn't the same.

Ah what a cutie!! I'm glad he'll have some friends soon!

 

[darkbluespace]

Yay!!! So happy for you and the little chick!! Glad it has a friend! Well my bator is staying at 25% humidity...lol I so almost but water in it but I am doing just like this one forum said and only added one teaspoon to start and as long as it doesn't go any lower I'm not going to add any. I will see how they are on day 7. Also am going to plug in turner tomorrow on day 2, I think they will be good.

I am actually trying to get my humidity down to 25%, at 30 to 35% these babies are too big! I have my vents open. I want it that low but it scares me too. I want these little Seramas so badly. I really can't (shouldn't) spend another $60 if it doesn't work out ; ) Must relax and breathe... at least I am getting practice assisting the little guys!