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Help or no help?

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by jeepers210, Mar 12, 2011.

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  1. Mar 12, 2011 #1
    jeepers210

    jeepers210 Out Of The Brooder

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    Its my first time hatching....I have a welsummer who is ready to enter the world. The egg is rolling around everywhere with constant chirping! This has been going on for 6 hours. Is there ever a time to step in and help? Need some advice.
     
  3. Mar 12, 2011 #2
    Higins00

    Higins00 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Usually I don't step in until 24 hours from when they broke the first hole. I only do this because I have found when I don't, they die in the egg so I mine as well try to help it. But like I said You have to be patient and wait. Use your best jugement.
     
  5. Mar 12, 2011 #3
    scovy123

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    leave it be. let nature do it's thing. [​IMG]
     
  7. Mar 12, 2011 #4
    BigDaddy'sGurl

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    So long as your humidity is high, leave it alone. If after 24+ hours there has been no change, THEN consider helping. And only if it doesn't bleed when you mess with it.
     
  9. Mar 12, 2011 #5
    BigDaddy'sGurl

    BigDaddy'sGurl Chillin' With My Peeps

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    jeepers, love your signature line by the way...who'd a thunk it that after 29 years I'd have a passion for chickens too??
     
  11. Mar 12, 2011 #6
    FarmerVal

    FarmerVal Chillin' With My Peeps

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    The first egg that pipped I swore would be the first to hatch. No kidding, about 24 hours and 7 or 8 chicks later she finally came out! Mine were chirping and moving around on day 19. Tonight at 7:30 pm it will be day 22 and I still have eggs that are just now pipping.
     
  13. Mar 12, 2011 #7
    jeepers210

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    Well, I just came back from the store and behold....she/he hatched! Thanks all!
     

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