First hatch - varied Breeds!

[Chickeria]

Aaaawww CONGRATS!
So touching how they respond to your voice
I hope so very much all the others will hatch without problems, too, and I'm so hoping for the egg which shell was broken and sealed

 

[PDXJULES]

 

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Day 22 - we moved 9 chicks to the Kennel Brooder. I assisted 2 Orps successfully. 1 still getting stronger. Here is a little look at the first 2 of the 9 to hatch. Most were Day 21.

 

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Day 24 - did a float test on remaining 5 eggs. All floaty-hovering upright in warm water, with only large air sac end above the water, so they are back in the now filthy incubator. Temp may have been too low, but we got 9 beauties, after 2 partial assists on thick Orp shells day 22, after waiting many hours. The Gold Deathlayer who pipped first expired without absorbing all the egg juices. Don't know how long to continue to bake the slow developers. Should i float again? Last time was Monday. The 9 now in the Brooder are sprouting wings already, and a BCM 4 of the lighter colored Chicks have a pasty butt issue. Is light butt down softer or more stickie prone - in anyone elses Brooder? I had a rough time lat Spring w a light downed Chick who failed to thrive.

 

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More Chick pix!

 

[Chickeria]

Thank you for the update! I love the pictures of your beautiful babies, they are so cute
Wow - already sprouting in their wings!
I'm so sorry about the Gold Deathlayer egg, but I'm so glad the other 5 remaining still have a chance! I'm sorry I have no experience when would be a good time to float again. Do you see movements of the eggs?
Many years ago I cared for someone's chicks and the lightest colored baby did have an obstruction issue when she brought it to us, but with good care it resolved completely and the little one thrived like the others. There was another very light baby without any poop/butt problems. So I don't know if there is a context.
I'm rooting for your remaining eggs Please keep us updated!

 

[JaeG]

If you candle the eggs you should be able to tell if they are still alive. If they have died the shadow of the chick will have sunk towards the narrow end and there will be a watery, yellow layer directly under the air cell. The dead chick will look lumpy and very black.

A live egg will have a red glow to it and still look very full under the air cell. The air cell will have a definite slant to it and you should see slight movement of the chick pushing against the membrane, or pipped into the air cell. Sometimes they pip internally but then die. The transition to proper respiration is often the point at which some may die as it's a time of huge change.

The float test can be quite deceptive and doesn't give you anywhere as much information about what's going on as candling does.

You hatched chicks are just adorable.

 

[PDXJULES]

Floated Monday and moo today...no wiggling or sound and all 5 float as if possibly viable. Will try candling tonite. Several people reported late developers hatching Day 28...such a long shot, but why not? That would be Saturday.

Thanks for your notes of support! Doing this can sure have moments of uncertainty. Getting Day old chicks is easier. These are cuter, but still some have the poopy butt issue. Next time, i think i wait for a Broody. Idk!

Pm update: down to 3 possibly viable. Candling was more clear that 2 were quitters. We'll go to day 28, as other have reported miracle chicks.

 

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A few Chick pics. Can see wing feathers developing on the lighter ones, and pasty butt on my BCM. Sneaking dabs of coconut oil onto the turd blobs has softened up the masses enough to clear the vent for awhile.

If i had use of both hands it would be easier! I need a pin put into a wrist bone. Tues Dr Consult coming up on that. Hope it doesn't drag on much longer! Cheers!

 

[Chickeria]

Precious - they are adorable
Using coconut oil on the hard poop segments is a great idea, I remember when caring for the little one I mentioned above I soaked the hard sticking giant-turd-clump with a warm damp cloths for hours and was so afraid to hurt the delicate skin and tissue.
Sorry to hear you are having problems with one of your hands - that must be really difficult to handle the babies! Fingers crossed for your appointment on Tues!

Is the sealed egg still with the 3 remaining eggs?