First Hatch......general question :)

[mjws82011]

So today is day 21 and my eggs were incubated in the evening, so far we have 2 chicks in the brooder and no signs of anything from the rest of the eggs at all, no pips through the shell or anything. Did I make a bunch of beginner mistakes and all I am going to end up with is 2 chicks or is it way too soon to say that since 21 days is just a guideline? Just curious what everyone thinks

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[gamebirdsonly]

I would give the rest of eggs at least 2 to 3 more days. There usally is always a late hatcher or two. Congrat's on your first two chicks

 

[mjws82011]

That is what I figured and thank you I am really excited! It just feels like watching grass grow waiting for the others to do something haha. Here is a picture of the first two

 

[wolfandfinch]

man, I got NO chicks my first try, thinking the same is happening round two. Congrats on your sweet chicks!

 

[1876 Farm]

What type of chicks are you hatching?

 

[mjws82011]

There are a few different kinds in the incubator, a few purebred Ameraucana, brahma chickens, white rock. I know from my reading that makes a difference too. I dont want to disturb the eggs to candle them at this point.

 

[mjws82011]

Wolf and Finch thank you! I am excited about it because I was pretty much sure the same would happen to me and I would get no hatches. What type of chickens are you trying to hatch?

 

[Jade86]

Hey im right here with you, this is my first try and at 3:30 today will be the beginning of day 21.. I have no pips yet and only 2 are slightly moving.. I'm just hoping i get at least 2 out of the 8 eggs.

Congrats on your 2 babies so far!
Who would of thought how anxious this waiting game makes you.

 

[1876 Farm]

Your 1st 2 chicks are adorable... do you think they are Ameraucana chicks?

I have hatch 13 chicken chicks in the last 2 years, both times using a broody hen. I had good rate of success (1st time 7 out of 8 and the 2nd time was 6 out of 8).

I incubated Guinea eggs this year... and got about 50% success rate. I think it's tough getting the humidity and temp just right in incubators.

I hope you continue to get more and more chicks over then next week!!

Enjoy!!! they are so fun watching them hatch.

 

[mjws82011]

They are not the Ameraucana chicks those eggs are blue and they are still in the incubator unfortunately This is definitely a lot of fun I was watching them hatch all day yesterday.