Lockdown 11 silkie eggs! First hatch!

[Bantimna]

Hope they hatch

 

[derricknapril]

Ok, So today is 19 going on 20 they have been in lock down for about 35 and a half hours. Should I be worried if no piping yet? Some people said they would start piping soon after I put them in lockdown. I am just worrying probably to much. I appreciate all the support!

 

[SunshineSilkies]

I have had some pip on day 20 but more than likely day 21 is your day...It's hard to be patient..Don't start worrying yet!!!

 

[Fluffy-Butt-Farms]

i just did my first lockdown, and let me tell you there is a path worn to the incubator. my eggs did nothing the first day, and 1/2 of the second, then i saw one small pip, then another. today is their actual hatch date and i have 4 out of shell yesterday, and 2 more pips today.

i was told to give them an extra few days afterwards too, in case there are late bloomers.

i was so afraid i had killed everything....(incubator doesn't hold temp) but a very wise friend said mother nature isn't perfect either....and she was right.

good luck on your hatch. i got to see the first one push out of its shell, and it was awesome

 

[Elite Silkies]

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How long can you leave the chicks in the bator before absolutely having to remove them? I have read where some do not hatch until day 22, so if you have hatches on day 20, can they stay in there until day 22 without getting too hot?

 

[Happy Chooks]

I'm no expert as this is my first hatch too. But I have been reading lots, and the people posting here say they can go 24-48 hours after hatching.

 

[derricknapril]

Ok so to day is hatch day #21. There has still been no signs of piping or anything. Should I start to worry by now, or maybe they are just late bloomers?