November Hatch-A-Long (2014)

[Sustained]

Don't think any of my babies are gonna hatch

they where supposed to start hatching yesterday and none even looked close to it. I candled a couple a minute ago and it looks like everyone quite on day 12-14 (I had a temp drop around that time)
So it looks like no chicks for me

Very sorry to hear that

 

[Autumn Leaves]

Just did my 7 day candle of some Light Sussex eggs from Papa's Poultry. Looks like I have 10 out of 12!

I also have some d'Uccles from ebay - but only 2 out of 6, and those are a maybe.

 

[HugHess]

Very sorry to hear that

Our condolences desertchickens1...

 

[Sustained]

Just did my 7 day candle of some Light Sussex eggs from Papa's Poultry. Looks like I have 10 out of 12!

I also have some d'Uccles from ebay - but only 2 out of 6, and those are a maybe.

That's awesome on the Sussex! I've read a lot of good stuff about Papa's Poultry. I'm planning to order from him at some point as well

 

[Junibutt]

I just put my 1 week old chicks in the coop along with their mama, however I am really worried because temps are going to fall below freezing tomorrow and stay that way for at least 7-10 days. I know they have their mama to get heat from but still they have to come out to eat and drink. Really feeling bad, I wasn't expecting this cold this soon.

 

[ochochicas]

I have 8 CCL eggs left on Day 18 out of 14 original eggs. Seems like lots of people are having trouble with CCL eggs.

Keeping my fingers crossed.

Yep, not a single one of mine made it to lockdown. My fingers are crossed for you!!!

I had a 100% hatch rate on my EE chicks, so I know my incubator isn't to blame.

My hatch is starting...and of course the first pip is fuzz-butt backwards! Grrrr...
Took it upon myself to chip away shell until I located a beak ( I heard clicking but no peeping, and have no idea how much time had passed...so I got too nervous to just sit and watch)...now I am worrying about another two that are not showing internal pips...patience has never been this hard!
Best wishes to everyone out there waiting on their chicks...

Once you clear a breathing hole for them, let them rest. I had a lot pip at the wrong end (maybe 6 out of 20...I lost count). They all made it out eventually, four needed help. They are all doing great now except for 1. Remember to let them rest if you need to intervene.

 

[ochochicas]

Junibutt - Your broody will take care of them. The chicks are tougher than we are. Keep us posted on how everyone is doing.

 

[darkbluespace]

Soooooooo..... I have two serama eggs left... Do I lockdown a day early!?!?!? Anyone done Seramas before?

I don't lockdown early but they usually hatch on day 19/20 because my temps are a little high. My broody hatched hers on day 21 though. Keep an eye open for wrong end pips! My Seramas do that a lot.

 

[Kaylish]

Got a quick photo last night when I changed out the bedding. I'll try to get a few good ones this afternoon.

 

[jmcgee83]

Got a quick photo last night when I changed out the bedding. I'll try to get a few good ones this afternoon.

so cute!!!