I've got pips! **AND CHICKS!! PIX :D

[SterlingAcres]

I've got a blond chick

No other updates. The other two pips have cracked the shell enough for pieces to fall off, but there's only a pin hole in the membrane. They're moving a little bit, so I hope they're still alive in there. The membranes look solid white.

 

[hinkjc]

Looks good so far...good luck with the rest.

Jody

 

[dangerouschicken]

YAY! I can't wait to see her all fluffed out

I should be getting some of Harley's eggs today! My first time using an incubator. You are inspiring me!!!!

CONGRATS!

 

[SterlingAcres]

Hmm... My chick is starting to dry off, but I'm getting that weird crusting again, like the last hatch. I dry incubated this time and my humidity's sitting around 50-53%. Is it a humidity issue? She's got a few fluffy feathers, but the other's are 'hard shelling'. What should I do?

My 3 year old has named her Boo Boo Chicken... from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.

 

[SterlingAcres]

Nevermind, she's starting to fluff up more, it's just the middle of her back. She hatched with snot all over her.

#2 is zipping

It's not day 21 until after 6pm today, so we're doing good so far.

 

[SterlingAcres]

Ooooh #2 is out... A reddish golden color. Here she is next to #1.

 

[pbjmaker]

AHHH they are so cute - I want my eggs to hurry up now! (I still have a week left) That 2nd one looks red on top and blonde on the bottom. She also looks very alert! Very cute! I like the little bits of shell stuck to the other ones bum - the OCD in me wants to pick them off!

Congrats - can't wait to see more pictures!

 

[Three Cedars Silkies]

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What was your average humidity day 1 - 18? I think 50% is enough for 18-21...that sounds good. The do look quite wet.

 

[SterlingAcres]

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What was your average humidity day 1 - 18? I think 50% is enough for 18-21...that sounds good. The do look quite wet.

I kept the humidity 30-36% days 1-18.

#3 is zipping right now

From Justusnak's eggs on Day 20.

 

[monarc23]

awe....cute cute cute!!!! I hope to next spring be hatching RIR/Barred Rock chicks