I'm planning to hatch chicks for sale for the first time soon.

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The nap pile is growing

 

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The nap pile is growing
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Hatching is hard work, it's like giving birth to yourself, lol. My son (he's 22) thought I was crazy cheering each chick on as they struggled to unzip and push out. I was like a kid at Christmas.

 

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Number 7 has arrived

 

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How many left to go?

 

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How many left to go?

21 left to go. But there are only 2 eggs that don't have pips yet, and a few are zipping right now

 

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21 left to go. But there are only 2 eggs that don't have pips yet, and a few are zipping right now

I feel like the theme from Jurassic Park should be playing in the background, lol

 

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Number 8

 

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Followed closely by number 9, they are going fast now lol

 

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Number 8
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Ok that does it! I need to go to Tractor Supply tomorrow, lol. Ahhh they're so cute it's unbearable.

 

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Ok that does it! I need to go to Tractor Supply tomorrow, lol. Ahhh they're so cute it's unbearable.

Do you move them to the brooder after they dry, or wait until they all hatch then move them.