My 1st hatch- I am scared my chickies shells is to hard to get out

[meraucanamomma]

Thanks everyone. I will be patient.
I have had hens for about 4 years now but never tried to hatch eggs before. Thanks again for all your support and advise.
I will let everyone know when they hatch.

 

[blaines.insane]

So glad I found this topic... saved me the time of writing it myself. Having exactly the same "problem", pacing, checking the 'bator every 15 minutes, etc. etc. Glad to hear I'm not the only one.

Blaine

 

[meraucanamomma]

Blaine,
Please keep me updated on your eggs and I will do the same.. Everyone has been really nice. It is nice to have chick friends..

Good luck !!

 

[campbellhatchery]

If you are using an incubator, the hatcher portion should be closer to 80% humidity to make the shells soft to make it easier for them to get out of the shell. Add sponges to the bottom, increase the surface area of the water pan, and hope for the best.

 

[meraucanamomma]

Everyone,

THEY ARE HERE !!!

It started at 6 am and they were completely out by 7:45 am.

They are so cute..

Thanks for your support !!

RaNae

 

[Tuffoldhen]

Congrats on making it thru your first hatching experience!!

Patience!!

 

[brkuk]

Congrats!!!!!!

 

[Chickie Mamma]

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Congrats!!

Don't forget to post some pics!!

 

[charlotteda]

You know... as I read these posts it seems that the hatching is almost as hard on us humans watching as it is the chick doing the work !!

 

[meraucanamomma]

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Here is the 1st chick hatching.

I hope you can see it..