First Try Incubating And I Have Babies!! Pics

[Shiningfeather]

My babies were due the March 17th. Well Homer (DH named him) the first impatient chick that just couldn't wait decided to make an appearance on the 15th. He made me question my counting of days several times before I finally decided I was right and he was just that early. They are all OEG from our roo and hens.

I was wondering if anyone could tell me why we have 3 different colored chicks???
I was thinking that maybe its the roo/hen difference but have not been able to find pics of many OEG to make comparison.

We put 21 eggs in the bator and I candled on the 14 day and all were growing babies. We have had 13 hatch so far and another is zipping asI type this. Four more have pipped and should hatch some time tonight.

The first of my chicks.....AKA Homer

 

[Dread Pirate Roberts]

Wow, your success is amazing!

 

[cybercat]

Congrats on your success. They are so cute.

 

[SunnyChic]

What Beautiful Chicks!

Congrats on your first hatchlings! What type of incubator do you use?

 

[Mom2Munchkins]

Awesome first hatch!! I hope I have half the luck you did, mine are due in a few days!

 

[L*A*G*]

beautiful chix u have there

 

[Shiningfeather]

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Thanks to everyone on here. I asked several questions and read others posts like an obsessed person.

I used a LG with turner but no fan. I am very lucky since my DH works from home and checked the temp and humidity all day every day.

I have 4 left in the bator that have not pipped. I am going to give them a couple of extra days, but am very happy with the rate we got. I was supprised we got, but I think is was more he since I work outside the home.

 

[Shiningfeather]

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You will do great just watch temp and humidity like crazy.

mine went up and down during the hatching. I think I would have gone nuts if I was here.