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crowded in the incubator now

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by Indiana, Apr 16, 2011.

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  1. Apr 16, 2011 #1
    Indiana

    Indiana New Egg

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    This is my first hatching and I know I'm not supposed to open the incubator but -

    15 out of 17 hatched now. Lots of eggshell, some chicks dry and others being born now and others drying off. Should I leave all the old eggshell until all are dry? They are running about shouting and treading on each other. And some are shouting at me through the window if I look in.

    it's a hovabator 42 egg model. thank goodness I don't have 42 in there!
     
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  3. Apr 16, 2011 #2
    rebelcowboysnb

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    When the last 2 are out its safe to open it an grab out the trash. Let the chicks dry good before removing them.
     
  5. Apr 16, 2011 #3
    ethingtonart

    ethingtonart Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Lol. Sounds like you have your hands full. As hard as it is though you know you have to wait. Have fun with your chicks! [​IMG]
     

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