February hatch-a-long 2018

[JDB99]

Some like to take forever so don't panic yet. Keep an eye on the one that's punching its pip hole open more - if the hole just keeps getting bigger without it progressing to unzipping then the baby might not be able to turn, so it may need help. But try not to step in too quick as it's an important process (if baby can do it on its own). It's a bit of a judgement call so if you step in just take as little shell off as possible to assess what's going on and if baby is ready to hatch.

Thanks for the info, I don't ever see myself helping any out. They are going to be livestock and I believe in only the strong survive. The one that had pipped last night was running around this morning doing fine.

 

[JDB99]

Had 6/7 hatch 3 bcm and 3 welsummers one welsummers died sometime the last 2 days, I don't think it was able to pip due to improper positioning. I'll post some pics in a day or so.

 

[JaeG]

Had 6/7 hatch 3 bcm and 3 welsummers one welsummers died sometime the last 2 days, I don't think it was able to pip due to improper positioning. I'll post some pics in a day or so.

We'd love to see photos. I bet they are so cute!

 

[JDB99]

 

[Dawnjanell]

Update I have got the best Momma Hens ever and clearly the cutest chicks. The white one is hatched by these two hens and is a barnyard mix(Roo is a Silkie). The others are from the feed store a Leghorn cross and two Cochins. I was told to Cochins where Bantams which I have never had before but sorta thought they would be smaller.

 

[Dawnjanell]

One more after Rock was clearly ready for me to leave her alone.

 

[Jesusfreak101]

Well I am disappointed my geese eggs aren't fertile at all all seven have absolutely no devopment on day ten. All the other eggs (duck and chicken) are developing all but four.

 

[2 many chickens]

Hi everyone, figured I'd update: 7 out of 9 of my duck eggs hatched. One of them being a wrong ender and one with yolk sack still attached. Everyone is doing great!!! Think I did okay for my 1st hatch!!

 

[2 many chickens]

Update I have got the best Momma Hens ever and clearly the cutest chicks. The white one is hatched by these two hens and is a barnyard mix(Roo is a Silkie). The others are from the feed store a Leghorn cross and two Cochins. I was told to Cochins where Bantams which I have never had before but sorta thought they would be smaller.

So cute, love the baby on the hens back lol

 

[yvonneprecious]

Hi!

I want to share my hatching video. We had 19/21 fertile eggs hatch. It was my first time incubating and it was a blast. We loved every second of it.

We tried to hatch two eggs under our broody hen, Louise, but she never took them in.

One chick had trouble with its hatch so we assisted it, placed him back in the incubator and named him Sticky after that.

Every time we came home to my house, we always greeted the eggs by saying, "Hi eggies!" We've gotten so used to it, that now it feels weird not saying it since the chicks have hatched. Guess now, we'll have to switch to "Hi chickies!"

http://bit.ly/birthdaychicks