Set Eggs this evening

[lobo307]

what causes chicks to pip and die?

 

[chickenjoefan]

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if your humidity is too low at hatching they can get stuck inside the shell. things dry too quickly and they can't turn around to unzip. but sometime it is just a weak chick.

 

[chickenjoefan]

or possibly a lack of ventilation, if you have lots hatching at once and not enough oxygen.

 

[LadyinRed]

My wonderful broody hens hatched me THREE chicks!!

 

[Arielle]

I envy all of you; your hatching stress is coming to an end! I have one more week with my turkey eggs.

Enjoy your new babies! Sorry for those that didn't pip/zip.

Many university sites have info to sort out hatching problems. Good luck next time.