Hands on hatching and help

[Chicken George 2]

What was your humidity throughout? I always candle incase the shell is to hard to pip etc. They sure do test your nerves don't they

How will I know if the shell is to hard?

 

[AmyLynn2374]

QUOTE="RubyNala97, post: 18517137, member: 342087"]Hello All!! I don't even know where to start!! Today is the first time I've been on byc in months! First, the entire website is new and I don't even know how to use it. Second, my notifications have never come to my email because byc said there was a problem with AOL and today I received an email notification of a pm. So I hopped on and I see my name in previous posts. So very heartwarming. Everything here is going good, though I did have a rough winter. I have thyroid disease (since I was young) but this winter it just went wild and I really felt horrible for months. So I gave byc a break and had to use all my energy just to take care of these kids and all these chickens and ducks. But I am starting to feel better and I'm looking forward to catching up with everyone and learning how to use the new byc. I hope everyone is enjoying their spring and doing well. Of course I have some duck eggs in the incubator! xox

I'm still getting used to it too. Glad your feeling better. I didn't miss you at all
View attachment 1020504 Look what I got Ruby My grandson Oliver two months old now.
I gave a few extra just to catch up[/QUOTE]
Right back at you K!

The humidity was 45% untill day 19 then I got it up to 65 - 70%.

I have just had a listen and I can here a little chirp from time to time. So it's looking good

That's a good sign!

 

[newchickmama91]

How will I know if the shell is to hard?

If your hearing chirping that means you have a internal pip. You can wait for 24 hours if none have made a external pip then make a pin sized safety hole in the shell. That's how I tell I've had a couple shells that I found really hard to get into even with sharp tools. Chirping is a good sign though so hopeful they won't need assisting

 

[AmyLynn2374]

So, I got some pics of my flock yesterday and a few of my silkies that aren't hiding inside being broody. Four broodies ATM! Today I may get pics of the younger silkies today if it doesn't rain. The big girls need a good bath and fluff! I have to share some pics!

 

[AmyLynn2374]

 

[AmyLynn2374]

Oh @Blooie !! You're namesake:

 

[Blooie]

Oh, he's good lookin' just like me!! Same basic hair color and everything!! Um, sadly I have basically the same body shape too. Seriously, he is one good looking little rooster and I just love seeing him....

 

[AmyLynn2374]

Oh, he's good lookin' just like me!! Same basic hair color and everything!! Um, sadly I have basically the same body shape too. Seriously, he is one good looking little rooster and I just love seeing him....

The pics don't do him justice either...lol

 

[Chicken George 2]

If your hearing chirping that means you have a internal pip. You can wait for 24 hours if none have made a external pip then make a pin sized safety hole in the shell. That's how I tell I've had a couple shells that I found really hard to get into even with sharp tools. Chirping is a good sign though so hopeful they won't need assisting

If your hearing chirping that means you have a internal pip. You can wait for 24 hours if none have made a external pip then make a pin sized safety hole in the shell. That's how I tell I've had a couple shells that I found really hard to get into even with sharp tools. Chirping is a good sign though so hopeful they won't need assisting

The first one has pipped

 

[Chicken George 2]