Meh. I think the remaining 6 are quitters.
I candled them and two were yolk, don't know how those made it past my first cut. 4 looked iffy, no movement that I could see but obvious development.
I float tested them. They all floated, two floated at more of an angle so I kept those, the other 4 I busted open and two yolkers like I said before and two chicks that look like they quit, not fully developed but almost. I very much doubt the two I put back will hatch. I just thought I'd give them a chance.
The three chicks left in my incubator are gradually getting more like chicks. They are so wobbly, wet and pathetic when they 1st hatch. They are a bit dryer and active. 2 dark and 1 light colored one. One of the dark looks like he has a feathered neck so that's 2 feathered necks and 5 naked neck chicks for me. I'm going to leave them in the incubator overnight and if they are dry and perky in the morning, i'll put them in the brooder with the others.
One of the newest chicks still looks to have a bit of yolk to absorb. He not got a lot of feathers and has the fat yolk belly. He's an extra naked naked neck! Seems okay though, not great, but okay. Hope he hangs in there. Might have to sew a sweater for it.
The 4 in the brooder are eating and drinking fine. All look to be pretty healthy.
Phew!
What a relief to have 7 peeping chicks. It's been a stressful adventure. Wonderful but stressful! The Turkens are CUTE. They look like they have little feather hats. I'll try and get better pics later.
How are everyone else's hatches going?
-Cielo
Barred. Your babies look wonderful and healthy! Congratulations. I'll try and get some glamour shoots of mine tomorrow.
