Peep peep- Hatching right now!

[GoldenChooks]

Hi guys so I’m at Day 21 today! Yesterday one egg has a chip on it where the air sac is but it’s not pipped. There are 3 more eggs in the bator.. if the egg with the chip on it still hasn’t pipped tonight what shall I do?

I would consider that an external pip. 18 to 24 hours after the external pip is when you should start getting worried and start to assist, here is a great article:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/guide-to-assisted-hatching-for-all-poultry.72886/

 

[Kiki]

I checked the incubator and noticed it was dry now so I did candle the remaining eggs. Took a 4 or so out (and I was correct, they were yolky) and left 9 in there. Filled the water back up. I really don't expect any more to hatch but it can't hurt to keep it on for another day or two.

What are you seeing in these last 9?
Any signs of life?
I'd say wait 3 just to be sure.

 

[Rysktal]

What are you seeing in these last 9?
Any signs of life?
I'd say wait 3 just to be sure.

I do see air cells, some I see veins, some I see a large dark spot. I didn't feel any movement. I will wait and see what happens. The incubator did run dry at some point but I did have 3 hatch last night/early this morning.

 

[Rysktal]

I took a picture of a few of them all fluffed up

 

[Kiki]

I took a picture of a few of them all fluffed up

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Precious!

 

[Rysktal]

To come full circle-

I turned off the incubator tonight. Of the 9 left- 6 were yolky/barely developed 2 were maybe day 15/16 fetuses and 1 one maybe day 12 or so.

Not bad at all. Out of 41 eggs, we have 22 live chicks.

 

[Kiki]

Well that stinks that some quit but you still did good!
Congrats.
Precious little ones.

 

[GoldenChooks]

Congrats on the hatch, it sucks when eggs quit or never develop, especially that many

 

[Shorty22366]

I have a hen that is due to hatch tomorrow and the whole time she has been sitting when I go in to check on her she stands up so I can see her eggs. I think she is so proud of herself since this is her first batch. Plus she knows I love her.

I miss counted my hen is due 7th and 8th. Been a rough week in hospital and heart acting funny. Thank goodness I miss counted I will be able to be there for Bella in case she needs some backup.

 

[Kiki]

I miss counted my hen is due 7th and 8th. Been a rough week in hospital and heart acting funny. Thank goodness I miss counted I will be able to be there for Bella in case she needs some backup.