First Incubation questions

[SusanMc]

I have my first pip guys !

 

[SusanMc]

Ok Well the chick cracked the shell a bit more, but hasn’t broken the membrane. From all I have read on here, I’ll be waiting til at least tonight, 5:00 pm to make the next move. That will be the 24 hr. Point. She hatched early, and must be absorbing her yolk. I can‘t wait to meet her, no other pips yet, .... I’m on day 20 ...

 

[SusanMc]

well the chick hatched seems quite strong, I’m going to put it in the brooder this evening, it’s dry now and pecking at things, 2 more chicks have pipped !, thanks for responding to me, it’s been very nerve wracking doing this alone for the first time.

 

[WonkierZulu]

Ok Well the chick cracked the shell a bit more, but hasn’t broken the membrane. From all I have read on here, I’ll be waiting til at least tonight, 5:00 pm to make the next move. That will be the 24 hr. Point. She hatched early, and must be absorbing her yolk. I can‘t wait to meet her, no other pips yet, .... I’m on day 20 ...
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Be careful on when you take out the chick the other two that peeped may get shrink wrapped. What I do depending on how long the chuck has been in is take a warm paper toil soaked in warm water. I throw it in when transferring keeps temp and humidity up. If it's only been 24 hours since the chick hatch wait a little longer. They can survive up to 72 hours in an incubator.

 

[WonkierZulu]

If you have another set of hands have them help be quick when doing the transition if you must.

 

[SusanMc]

If you have another set of hands have them help be quick when doing the transition if you must.

Thank you the first one made it out, have 2 more, one pipped a hole in membrane and shell, I can see the beak moving, the other looks like it hasn’t pipped through the membrane. my first is strong, and vocal whenever I come close.