I have PiPS!!! UPDATE - New pics

[LoneCowboy]

They don't need food or water for 3 days. But you won't need to wait that long, I'm sure.

Congrats, I'm on day 19

 

[Tuffoldhen]

Just what Cadman says they are fine in the bator while the other chicks hatch....thats why hatcheries can ship out day olds...they can go up to 3 days without food and water...when a chick hatches its living off its yolk sac so its fine....plus he needs to get fluffy dry...

 

[Helyro]

Here is the first chick hatched... I am so proud of myself!!

 

[LinckHillPoultry]

aww so adorable. Congrats!

 

[Justino]

congrats!!!wat type are they?

 

[Helyro]

Thanks - they are either RIRs or a RIR/Buff Orpington cross.

Does anyone know if I should pull the vent plug on the bator? Or do I wait for more to hatch? I have been skimming the posts, and could not find any info on when to pull the plug out.

Thanks!!

 

[Tuffoldhen]

Why do you want to pull the vent plug?......I'd leave things alone...but thats me...my bator doesn't have vent plugs so can't help on that one...

 

[Wildsky]

WoooooHooooooooooooooo

 

[speckledhen]

Actually, I always do pull both at hatch time. They need oxygen as well as humidity and the humidity will rise to high if you don't on the Hova usually.

 

[halo]

Awww.....isnt it just amazing that an egg yolk and egg white can turn into a chickie? I don't think Ill ever fail to be amazed by that. Cutie!!