Did you lockdown on day 25? I think that's pretty standard; last time I actually did day 22 bc of Miss Early Pipper.
at some point yes, you may have to intercede, but not yet.
Thanks for the info. I have 9 hatched now, waiting on 8. One has its beak sticking out. If it doesn't progress should I help this one? I'm please with their progress so far! They are all pied which surprises me because we have a few different colors.Did you lockdown on day 25? I think that's pretty standard; last time I actually did day 22 bc of Miss Early Pipper.
So - assuming you candled before lockdown, you would have noted any internal pips. - those would be your hatchers from last night and today. Assuming today is day #26, you may have some quitters or you may have some just taking their time or malpositioned.
Don't open up yet. If this is day #26, those born last night can stay in there for quite awhile yet; they're fine until the pros jump in here and guide you in for the landing.
Oh, and thanks for the congrats. I don't think these belong to who I thought they did, bc they are soooo big already. Which means my jumbo had 2 nests going, bc she's brooding over 18 eggs right now.
If the beak is out - it can breath. How long has it been out? I'd suggest posting a pic so gurus can have better idea of it's position and size of hole,but do answer questions. That's a lot of work, so once they pip, they'll rest and continue absorbing yolk. The only issues are if it's positioned wrong or at risk of shrink wrapping. @Mixed flock enthusiast @R2elk @Eggcessive
Ok, so he's in the right spot.
They look Pied Pearl to me. Royal Purple will have squiggly head lines. They all look to have solid center stripes on their heads meaning they are some form of Pearl Gray.
