Removing chicks from incubator?

[lincolnsilkies]

so far i have 14 chicks that have hatched and i still have a few eggs in there the first hatched last night at 1140 so when should i remove these chicks and put them in the brooder? even though there are still eggs in the incubator can i remove them so they can have food and water or should i let them be?

 

[Chinchilla2]

If they are partially dry at least, pull them and show them where the food and water is. Leave the other eggs in there since you may have some late bloomers.

<eta - the leaving eggs part>

 

[lincolnsilkies]

They were due to hatch at 7 eve today so i think some more are going to hatch still but just wanted to make sure if i remove them the others wont shrink wrap thanks

 

[ca]

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I think it's tricky. I usually pull the chicks out as fast as I can and spray water on a towel in the bator to get the humidity up instantly. Usually that works. I have had to rescue some shrink wrapped chicks on occasion.

 

[lincolnsilkies]

Thanks guys! thats what i will do!!!

 

[KandiandJerry]

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I think it's tricky. I usually pull the chicks out as fast as I can and spray water on a towel in the bator to get the humidity up instantly. Usually that works. I have had to rescue some shrink wrapped chicks on occasion.

Very good idea!!!

 

[cmom]

I pull the chicks and their shells out as quickly as I can. I also put a small half pint mason jar with a sponge which acts like a wick in the incubator when I set the eggs for hatching. It helps to keep the humidity up. I also put a fan in my incubator.

 

[UncleTommy]

As long as they aren't doing anything to hurt themselves, leave them in there till they dry off. Mine jumped off the rack I had for the eggs and went into the bottom of the incubator where I had some sponges and alot of water.

If you have any that have pipped or especially if they are zipping, don't open the incubator. They can last for 3 days without you giving them anything, they still have their yoke leftovers in their bellies.

 

[Gypsy07]

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x100! If any of the remaining eggs have pipped, you'd be safer to leave the bator shut for the time being.