I have pipping!!!

[wmsmith09]

So I have 4 Lavender Silkie eggs (had 7 three weren't fertelized or died before begining to form) and one is chirping and pipping

and I'm so excited

, this is my first chick since the last batch of eggs I had a month ago.

I was so worried it wouldn't hatch, because about 5 days ago we had a storm and the electric went out (it's in an incubator) It went out for 3-4 hours and the temp dropped quite abit. So everyone cross your fingers that this little one and the others hatch.

 

[theoldchick]

Weeeeee

 

[crazypetlady]

Yeah!!!!!Happy hatching. I haven't hatched for 7 weeks now I'm having withdrawls..........

 

[wmsmith09]

I know it's addictive, I love seeing them hatch!

 

[chookhead]

what do u guys do when ur chicks hatch from the incubator coz i am more traditional and i let the broody take care of them do u have to do wat she would normally do ???? wats ur strategy

 

[cmom]

I have a coop I use for grow-out.

 

[jenlynn4]

how exciteing! I just love hatch day!

 

[wmsmith09]

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I made my own brooder, which has high edges and a top, so when they learn they can jump and fly they do not do it out of it. It has a heat lamp which keeps them warm and I keep their food and water close by. And there is always an area where they can go to cool off if they get to warm. I also try to handle them everyday so that they are well socialized, I am the first person they see and the first to hold and talk to them. I am officially a mother of chickens... and I love them

 

[wmsmith09]

I see a beak!!

 

[wmsmith09]

And finally a tiny little chick.

But I haven't seen any pipping on the others, which makes me worried.

Granted I can't see all sides of the eggs, but I haven't heard any chirping either. I hope they're okay.