Please Help! Baby is hatching and I'm freaking out!

[ChickenSal]

I went to check on the eggs ( that I thought were duds!) and one is starting to hatch! I don't know what to do! I leave him in the bator over night or what? What if he's the only one that hatches? I'm so excited! AAAAAAAH!

 

[shortcake1806]

Don't open the bator. I know it's hard, but sit on those hands and leave him alone. He'll be fine for up to 48 hours after he hatches.

If he's the only one put a stuffed animal or feather duster in the brooder with him. It helps keep them from chirping all the time.

Crossing my fingers that more will pip soon.

 

[Mahonri]

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Yup I agree!!

 

[debakadeb]

How exciting for you! I keep playing with the idea of incubating/hatching chicks. Maybe that will be my new venture next year since I now have a couple (ummm...well, five) roosters. Keep us posted!

 

[shay20]

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Yup I agree!!

yep me three, awsome advice.

make sure your turner is off to.

 

[ChickenSal]

He only has a little hole punched out right now. How long will it take for him to completely hatch?

 

[ChickenSal]

P.S.Thanks for answering so quickly

 

[ChickenSal]

I also have 2 small dishes of water in there. I hope that's okay.

 

[Debbienmousey]

Congratulations!!

He could hatch out within 1-24 hours. If he doesn't make much progress soon(Within 2-3 hours) then most likely he'll be out on the later side of 24 hours.

Good luck

 

[shay20]

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It is not where it can fall in right?