New to hatching what is normal behavior

[Macnchzz]

The problem is when it is below the line , should be fine hatching as will be into the air cell

It's closer to the other end of the egg than where I marked the last air cell.

 

[slordaz]

It's is pecking at it's feet. It must thinks it's worms. I got these chicks parents as babies in February. I have just never hatched them before.

it's just a inborn natural instinct, they will be fine

 

[Macnchzz]

it's just a inborn natural instinct, they will be fine

I hope so. Just a nervous mom I guess. Lol

 

[Macnchzz]

It's closer to the other end of the egg than where I marked the last air cell.

This is one of the smaller eggs too. I hope it makes it.

 

[slordaz]

I hope so. Just a nervous mom I guess. Lol

we all are when we start hatching in incubators. There are monthly hatch alongs too, good support group of people with lots of experience, Ridgrunner and the groups got me through the hardest part as I hatch at high altitude which is a whole different set of problems lol. Hatching is hard work and they will be tired when they get out, then watch out they get rambunctious, but it is actually ok, might help the others get out.

 

[Quackter]

I have got to hit the hay, I am going to leave you in the good hands of @slordaz, I have no idea how late she'll be turning in, the mountain girl has a couple hour advantage on us eastern folks. You don't have many following the thread, if you do have a problem you can't find the answer to, I'd suggest you start a new one on that question, you might catch someone awake. Good night, I hope they all hatch for you.

 

[slordaz]

I got about a half hour before meds make me go to bed, but here is the link to the September hatch along in case ya need some extra advice.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/september-hatch-a-long.1327380/page-55

 

[ScottyGill]

I got about a half hour before meds make me go to bed, but here is the link to the September hatch along in case ya need some extra advice.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/september-hatch-a-long.1327380/page-55

I had to
Assist my hatch as chick was malpositioned and struggling. It was very nerve wracking but we both survived. There was a great article that helped me. I’ll go look for it

 

[ScottyGill]

I had to
Assist my hatch as chick was malpositioned and struggling. It was very nerve wracking but we both survived. There was a great article that helped me. I’ll go look for it

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/step-by-step-guide-to-assisted-hatching.64660/

 

[Macnchzz]

Thank you for all you support! 3 more hatched this morning. I did have to help the one that pipped in the wrong spot. The legs were not in a position to to push out. There is another that has pipped, so should be sometime today. After that one, there are 4 more left. They were added to the incubator a day after, the ones that have hatched. Fingers crossed. Thanks again everyone!