Hatching With Hatch Bags

[DutchEggs]

I have not been able to find very much information online about using hatch bags. I have hatched chicks many times, but this is my first time using hatch bags to separate chicks in the 'bator. I thought I'd post here to let other curious hatchers see how the process goes for me. Hopefully it will be smooth, if not, someone can learn from my mistakes.
Right now the eggs are on day 20, and there are two pips!

 

[DutchEggs]

First chick is out! It can stand and move around in the bag.Two more with pips. So far so good!

 

[DutchEggs]

The open end of one bag was not secured well enough and the brahma chicks have escaped their bags. Fortunately, their feathered feet give them away and I won't struggle to identify them later
Two more hatched and remain contained in the bags. The bags restrict these chicks movements more than the earlier brahma hatches. I am suspecting this is because the brahmas had less eggs in their bag, and it was loosely clipped. Plenty of pips overnight!

 

[DutchEggs]

Update: I have had to open my incubator a few times to untangle/untwist hatching bags. I have had issues with chicks getting stuck on their backs and somehow twisting the bags tightly around themselves (and others) while attempting to get upright.
I am hoping opening the 'bator hasn't shrink wrapped any chicks!
Until this hatch I have been able to stick with a "zero interventions" hatching policy, and have had every single chick who pipped hatch with no problems.
This batch of chicks seems sluggish while hatching.

 

[DutchEggs]

Here is an example of the most common problem with these hatching bags. This may be just due to the kind/size of bag I am using.
These bags were labeled for 10-12 eggs, and I only felt comfortable putting 3-5 eggs in each. They looked pretty small!
Perhaps more eggs stretches the bag out more and allows more room in the end.

 

[Justso]

Thanks for posting! A partner in my hatch along used bags, I considered it but had reservations since I didn't know what I was doing. Still wondering what would give me more anxiety- having breeds mixed up or a tangled chick? Do you think you'll use them again?

 

[DutchEggs]

Thanks for posting! A partner in my hatch along used bags, I considered it but had reservations since I didn't know what I was doing. Still wondering what would give me more anxiety- having breeds mixed up or a tangled chick? Do you think you'll use them again?

I haven't decided yet, but I am leaning towards no. I did end up having to help a "glued" chick who was stuck and couldn't move. I may order a few different kinds of bags and play around more with egg placement and bag placement to see if there is a way to make the process more foolproof.
I usually love the breed guessing game! I'm trying to keep the lines straightened out now because I have started breeding for egg color.

 

[casportpony]

Interesting, I might look into getting these.

 

[MeanCheek]

Hatch bag = pedigree basket?

 

[DutchEggs]

Hatch bag = pedigree basket?

I think its similar. I have decided to switch to a basket inside the hatch bag to separate eggs during hatch.