Christmas is coming early Hatch-A-Long!

[2ndTink]

And one of ours, Stella, just sits on top the brooder and keeps an eye on things.

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Warmth and entertainment! As long as there is not dinner to go with the entertainment

 

[Debbie292d]

Warmth and entertainment! As long as there is not dinner to go with the entertainment

We've had our nearly two-month olds in the play pen in the livingroom and she lays by them. She's so cool.

 

[2ndTink]

If no pips in that incubator, then I'd candle them to see if you can see anything moving. I still leave them another day. Once I had one an entire day behind the rest that actually hatched, but otherwise they're all within a 24-hour period.

Do I candle them tonight or wait for tomorrow?

 

[Debbie292d]

Do I candle them tonight or wait for tomorrow?

As long as no pipped ones in there, you can candle whenever you like.

 

[2ndTink]

As long as no pipped ones in there, you can candle whenever you like.

I checked, they have quit they were great at lockdown, I wonder what happened? I didn't open them but the air cells were sucked down the side and the dark mass I could see didn't look very chick shaped.

 

[fluffycrow]

I'm so sorry

 

[TwoCrows]

I checked, they have quit they were great at lockdown, I wonder what happened? I didn't open them but the air cells were sucked down the side and the dark mass I could see didn't look very chick shaped.

It's always sad when they don't hatch, hurts the heart.

Pipping but not hatching usually means the humidity wasn't high enough or ventilation issues, (not enough oxygen). You did get the humidity higher toward the end, but these two might have been further along when the moisture was still lower and they needed more. And make sure your vents are wide open at lockdown, is your machine still air or forced air (has a fan)?

 

[TwoCrows]

I couldn't resist!

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This is TOO cute!!

 

[GreenJay]

So sorry about Eggnog and Jovie!

 

[Sally PB]

Welcome, little Star! Yes, you have been very good. I'm sure there are lots of treats headed your way!