Hatching chicks

[Cynthiaf215]

What day of incubation are the eggs on?

Today is day 21.

 

[Cynthiaf215]

What day of incubation are the eggs on?

Today is day 21

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, Cynthia, and welcome to BYC!

I have hatched several hundred eggs and can tell you that whoever said "Patience is a virtue," doesn't know anyone who incubates eggs!

It's tough but when they're making some progress, I always wait as some just have to stop and take naps along the way to rest more than others. I've seen some go from pip, to zip, to out in two minutes, and other ones two days.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello Cynthia, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

Good luck with the hatch.

 

[Cynthiaf215]

Hiya, Cynthia, and welcome to BYC!

I have hatched several hundred eggs and can tell you that whoever said "Patience is a virtue," doesn't know anyone who incubates eggs!

It's tough but when they're making some progress, I always wait as some just have to stop and take naps along the way to rest more than others. I've seen some go from pip, to zip, to out in two minutes, and other ones two days.

Hi! Thanks for your comment! It will be interesting, this is my first hatch. We actually just got chickens a few months ago and one just happened to be a rooster. I wasn't sure if dry hatching or wet hatching was better, but ended up doing the wet incubator. But it doesn't tell me the humidity, so I'm hoping all goes well!

 

[Debbie292d]

Hi! Thanks for your comment! It will be interesting, this is my first hatch. We actually just got chickens a few months ago and one just happened to be a rooster. I wasn't sure if dry hatching or wet hatching was better, but ended up doing the wet incubator. But it doesn't tell me the humidity, so I'm hoping all goes well!

You can buy an inexpensive hygrometer/thermometer on Amazon or just pick one up at a store. Almost everyone's incubator is inaccurate, so has one to double-check/verify anyway.

If you look at the Govee brand there, you can get one that is wifi capable or not. We have a few of both. They almost always have one or more versions of theirs on sale and they are a good brand.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi, and welcome to BYC! We're glad you joined us!

 

[Cynthiaf215]

Good morning! We have a baby! Thank you so much for all the comments! I really appreciate you all!

 

[TwoCrows]

Good morning! We have a baby! Thank you so much for all the comments! I really appreciate you all!

Hello and welcome to BYC!

Congratulations on the new baby!! Hatching is so magical and enchanting. Keep us posted on the rest of the hatch!

 

[N F C]

Congratulations on the new chick! How are the rest of the eggs coming along?