Christmas is coming early Hatch-A-Long!

[GreenJay]

good morning little chickies, grow babies!
Go Mistletoe!

 

[Sally PB]

Star got a little hot and had to kick a leg out.

I do exactly this at night when I get too warm!

I think it's all that radiant Star energy, but yeah, pretty much a hot flash

 

[2ndTink]

As soon as I get done with all my adult responsibilities, I'll be candling! I'm so egg-cited I'm having trouble getting all the necessities done first

 

[Patiocoturnix]

Go buddy go! I hope you’re growing good.

 

[TwoCrows]

As soon as I get done with all my adult responsibilities, I'll be candling! I'm so egg-cited I'm having trouble getting all the necessities done first

 

[2ndTink]

So... I have news... I candled all the silkie eggs that I set Sunday morning, 3 have growth, 2 others look like they've quit, and I can't see anything in any of the others. I'll give them a few more days and check again. I looked at a few of the eggs from my flock and I couldn't see anything but a couple had dark looking yolks so I'm kinda hopeful I can see something in a few days through those green shells indicating life.

I know I warned everyone this was a risky hatch but I was so hopeful I'd have amazing news that all 14 eggs were well on their way

The 3 developing are:
@Shabby Chic-Hens Jovie
@Sally PB Star
@tlcmurphy Eggnog

The two quitters (I left them in and will check again Saturday to be 100% sure) but it sure looked like blood rings to my novice eyes.
@The Welch Chickens Candy Cane
@fluffycrow Nicholas

All the others, I didn't see any development, is there still a chance they could be started and just behind?

I'm bummed we don't have more developing, but excited we have the 3.

I didn't want to keep the top off the incubator any longer than necessary so I only took one photo. Everyone, meet Star!

 

[fluffycrow]

I'm so sorry some of the eggs didn't develop. I know how much we were all rooting for them. It seems Nicholas had too many gifts to prepare for Christmas and New Year's, and he needed to take a step back. Hope he joins us once again in the future, but for now, hugs to you

 

[GreenJay]

So... I have news... I candled all the silkie eggs that I set Sunday morning, 3 have growth, 2 others look like they've quit, and I can't see anything in any of the others. I'll give them a few more days and check again. I looked at a few of the eggs from my flock and I couldn't see anything but a couple had dark looking yolks so I'm kinda hopeful I can see something in a few days through those green shells indicating life.

I know I warned everyone this was a risky hatch but I was so hopeful I'd have amazing news that all 14 eggs were well on their way

The 3 developing are:
@Shabby Chic-Hens Jovie
@Sally PB Star
@tlcmurphy Eggnog

The two quitters (I left them in and will check again Saturday to be 100% sure) but it sure looked like blood rings to my novice eyes.
@The Welch Chickens Candy Cane
@fluffycrow Nicholas

All the others, I didn't see any development, is there still a chance they could be started and just behind?

I'm bummed we don't have more developing, but excited we have the 3.

I didn't want to keep the top off the incubator any longer than necessary so I only took one photo. Everyone, meet Star!
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Sorry about Candy Cane and Nicholas!
Fingers crossed the rest keep growing strong!

Hello Star!

 

[The Welch Chickens]

Poor Candy Cane and Nicholas!

I'll just be rooting for all the eggs now

 

[2ndTink]

Fifth day - formation of reproductive organs and differentiation of sex

credit:
https://extension.msstate.edu/content/stages-chick-embryo-development