Oxford, Ohio new member

[TwoCrows]

Great news! Just be patient and wait. Don't worry if they pip (break a hole in the shell to breath) and sit there and don't do anything. They are busy absorbing the egg yolk and detaching from the inside of the egg. They can sit like this for 24+ hours.

Good luck and keep us posted!

 

[willowrose]

Yay!!!! Barnvelder bantam hatched at 6 am ... Rhode island red has pip started.

 

[willowrose]

 

[LIChickens]

Welcome to BYC!

You will find a lot of good information here. Keep on asking questions and you will get many good answers.

You may also want to read the FAQ below.

 

[willowrose]

6am Barnvelder bantam hatched at 12 pm Rhode island red hatched but he only has one eye and one wing.. it's so sad...

 

[liz9910]

have you checked out the Incubating & Hatching forum? https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/5/incubating-amp-hatching-eggs

 

[Wyandottes7]

Welcome to BYC!

We're glad to have you.

I'm sorry to hear about the Rhode Island Red chick! It sounds like there could be a genetic problem with the parents that caused the missing eye and wing. Nutritional deficiencies may also have caused it, or possibly incorrect incubation conditions.

 

[BantamLover21]

Glad you joined us!

X2 on Wyandottes7. I'm sorry about the chick, but good luck with the rest of the hatch!