chick panting in incubator

[Tina12]

Hi Everyone,

I have chicks in the incubator that are over 12 hours old and they are panting. I would get them out but I have 2 eggs that are pipped. Humidity is between 63-68 depending if someone hatches or not. Temperature is 99 degrees. I have never hatched this many chicks out before...lol. Thank goodness for a good hatch. Should I get them out?

Tina

 

[salahzantout]

I have known that you must get them out when they are dry and able to walk, and put them in a seperate box with a lamp to keep them warm.

 

[Tina12]

Thank you for the reply,

But the two that have pipped might get shrink wrapped if the humidity drops too much. All the vent plugs are out. I am afraid to open it and at the same time I don't want my hatched ones to suffer.

I heard that you could throw a warm rag in there. Has anyone tried this?

Thanks for your suggestions,

Tina

Oh by the way they are dry and able to kinda walk