OMG! 3 Japs now Piping! day 5 pic

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I am beyond excited, I'm almost crying! Friday night, I thought I was hallucinating, I was very ill, so didn't think much of it. Today, my awesome boyfriend got me a new flashlight, I went up to candle eggs to toss empty ones. But as soon as I opened the bator, PEEEP Peep!
Eee! I was so happy. Found one with a tiny crack, made it a slightly bigger hole, maybe the size of a smiley-

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Then I heard another egg peeping! And the first chick peeped at the other and they had a little chat before I found it, it also had a crack, made another little hole, both seemed to like the fresh air. Misted all the eggs, they are still in the bator, on the turner. I moved these two off the turner to the side so they won't keep swaying. As I was about to close the bator, another peeper! I couldn't figure out which it was, no pip yet, so left them be to come share!!

 

[chillmiller]

thats awesome but!
you know the rules

no pics no proof

 

[secuono]

I know! Waiting on my camera battery to charge!

 

[secuono]

Total of 6 chicks piping still, one hatched but might die, no skull cap.
More bad news, nearly all of the eggs I bought online were either empty or failures...

2 hatched, then died. I have little hope any will make it now.
I just hope I have my receipt for the incubator and turner....

 

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Good news! One baby is up and walking!
Another is out and working on walking.
Bad news, 1 died, failed to absorb all the yolk and quit.
Might be bad news, 1 was shrink wrapped and I had to help it out. It popped out itself as soon as I gave it enough room. He was on a mission to get the heck outta there, lol. But the 'bellybutton' was bleeding some, this is why I'm not sure it'll make it. It also has curled feet. I was going to wait until it's more dry and looks like it will make it before I stress it with taping it's feet.

When should I worry about them drinking? Should I dip their beaks once they are fully dry?

 

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Top, 1st chick, walking, cleaning itself and pecking at food.
Bottom, 2nd chick, walking.
Middle, 3rd chick, wiggling.

 

[juliechick]

I'm glad you got some to hatch! I saw this yesterday and was feeling bad for you. The one that was stuck will most likely do just fine. I did have one like that in my last batch that was healthy, but ended up with one crooked toe.

 

[secuono]

Technically, all were shrink wrapped, some I was able to spray water and they stayed moist. Others, they dried out real fast, even with the water can and wet towel.

Just hoping these 3 turn into great little birds!

 

[sloallie10]

WHat did you do that made them shrink wrapped

 

[secuono]

How should I know, first time incubating and last time.

humidity must of been too low, no real lock down.