hello, I have my first batch due on day after easter. Then i also have 4 more batches due the 13,14,15,17 of april. I will have silkies due first *keeping fingers crossed for a great hatch rate* using egg carton* then I am going to have ban. Americanas, then maran mixture, then full size americanas then more marans. I am so Excited and praying for a great hatch rate. So I too am hatching right along with you.
Good luck in your keep us updated.
My kids and I *27, 7,3* have candled our eggs every day since day 7. It was fun to watch them kicking *trying to * the led light away. I think I might have had more fun candling then my kids. Oh well they are momma babies anyhow. BUT i did catch daddy down there looking at them too. So you can prob. bet that he will be watching them hatch right along with us. Yes it is a learning process for the kids and the parents too, just watching the different stages.
I will take pictures of my first hatch as those will me momma's babies.
My chickens know their names and they come when they are called. Its too cute.