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Thank you Twocrows. I do have a quick question, and no doubt a typical newbie one! It is now end of day 21 and the remaining 7 eggs haven't pipped yet (1 I am almost sure isn't viable). I know I just have to wait, but just wondering if it is normal considering that the first five hatched on day 20, with 4 of those hatching before 7am. I had assumed (for no good reason really) that they would all hatch within 24-36 hrs of each other?
 
Strayahen said:
Thank you Twocrows. I do have a quick question, and no doubt a typical newbie one! It is now end of day 21 and the remaining 7 eggs haven't pipped yet (1 I am almost sure isn't viable). I know I just have to wait, but just wondering if it is normal considering that the first five hatched on day 20, with 4 of those hatching before 7am. I had assumed (for no good reason really) that they would all hatch within 24-36 hrs of each other?
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I like to wait about 5 days after the due date of hatch. Some chicks are just late hatchers. In a perfect world, LOL, all the babies hatch at once. And generally they do hatch within 24 to 36 hours of each other. But unless I am sure the eggs that are left are dead, I just let them continue for a total of 5 days past due date just in case. As long as they are not cracked, then I just leave them there.

BUT...congrats on the successful hatch! You have done well and I am sure they will bring you much joy having hatched them yourself!
 
Thank you, yet again! :) I don't think any are cracked - I did remove the hatched chicks late yesterday afternoon because they were clambering all over the unhatched eggs and causing them to bump into one another :) got worried that they may cause some cracks. We did it with minimum opening of cover - and closely monitored any changes in humidity. I am really glad I did now because the chicks have been even more active today! Love, love love the chicks we have. But feel like an expectant mother that has just gone past the due date!
 
Strayahen said:
Thank you, yet again! :) I don't think any are cracked - I did remove the hatched chicks late yesterday afternoon because they were clambering all over the unhatched eggs and causing them to bump into one another :) got worried that they may cause some cracks. We did it with minimum opening of cover - and closely monitored any changes in humidity. I am really glad I did now because the chicks have been even more active today! Love, love love the chicks we have. But feel like an expectant mother that has just gone past the due date!
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Congrats! You did well on the hatch!!

If you need any tips and hints on raising your new babies, stop by our learning center here on BYC for lots of great reads on all the aspects of keeping your flock....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

Enjoy all those new babies!!
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welcome! wyandottes and sussex are lovely breeds. I plan to get some of my own either later this summer or early spring next year!
 
TwoCrows said:
Congrats!  You did well on the hatch!!

If you need any tips and hints on raising your new babies, stop by our learning center here on BYC for lots of great reads on all the aspects of keeping your flock....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

Enjoy all those new babies!! :)
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Thank you so much - I really hope the remaining eggs hatch, and hope that I have done everything possible to provide the right environment,. But, if they don't I will just re-read your words of praise - they mean a lot to a newbie like me! We are certainly enjoying the babies - it has been a wonderful experience for the whole family (actually, I did write a slightly silly, ok, slightly tipsy, post , on the impact on my family - teenage girls in particular !). Thank you again.
 
Strayahen said:
I should add that I have been scouring the learning centre since I first started. An amazing site!
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Yes, hatching is a great experience for the entire family. I have done many hatches and I still get all warm and fuzzy inside when I see them hatch. And during brooding, I STILL get up at midnight to check on my babies. I have never gotten over the "nervous mommy" stage. LOL
 

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