"Springing in the Chicks" 2016 April Hatch-a-Long Hosted by Mike & Sally

[Sally Sunshine]

My hatch is officially over. 16 chicks in the end. I believe this has been my most positive hatches ever. Out of 16 chicks, 1 developed wry neck 2nd day after hatch but with vitamins is completely recovered. 3 of the last chicks had leg issues. Either slight splay leg or weakness or something but all have recovered (fingers crossed) to this point.

 

[dgibson0604]

So far we have hatched 13, 2 died, 2 are guinea keets, the rest are all muts.

 

[campingshaws]

30 pages behind. Oops.

I finished my hatch about two weeks ago? 17 chicks hatched over a 4-5 day span and 18 quitters in various stages. No eggtopsies. Two slight assists on malpos. Not too bad for missing that whole week!

Niederrheiner: 2/4
Bielefelder: 1/4
Merlerault: 2/4
Isbar: 2/12
Mutt EEs: 10/11 (of course )

Here's the latest pic of the babies!

 

[sjturner79]

 

  Interesting.

  
     I'm just surprised chicks would run that late under a broody hen.

Me too. I'm hoping the others pip today. Both Broodies are running late this time.

 

[TJordan]

ITS HAPPENING!!!! First splash bantam out!!! Over a dozen more pips that I see.

 

[mlm Mike]

My hatch is officially over. 16 chicks in the end. I believe this has been my most positive hatches ever. Out of 16 chicks, 1 developed wry neck 2nd day after hatch but with vitamins is completely recovered. 3 of the last chicks had leg issues. Either slight splay leg or weakness or something but all have recovered (fingers crossed) to this point.

Glad you are pleased with your hatch!

So far we have hatched 13, 2 died, 2 are guinea keets, the rest are all muts.

Wonderful!

30 pages behind. Oops.

I finished my hatch about two weeks ago? 17 chicks hatched over a 4-5 day span and 18 quitters in various stages. No eggtopsies. Two slight assists on malpos. Not too bad for missing that whole week!

Niederrheiner: 2/4
Bielefelder: 1/4
Merlerault: 2/4
Isbar: 2/12
Mutt EEs: 10/11 (of course

)

Here's the latest pic of the babies!

Of course the mutts do good.

Quote: Good luck!

ITS HAPPENING!!!!



First splash bantam out!!! Over a dozen more pips that I see.

 

[GitaBooks]

I've been trying to be patient while assisting my last eggs, which their mom let go cold, but I thought one of them had lost its veining and was suffocating. it bled really bad and I'm not sure if its going to make. The little guys name is Latte. I really hoping he can join his mother and siblings outside.

 

[Ur-ur-ur-urrr]

I've been trying to be patient while assisting my last eggs, which their mom let go cold, but I thought one of them had lost its veining and was suffocating. it bled really bad and I'm not sure if its going to make. The little guys name is Latte. I really hoping he can join his mother and siblings outside.

Patience is definitely a virtue when assisting. One thing I've learned is to only take small pieces of shell off, without breaking/tearing the membrane. Once I have an opening in the shell, swabbing a damp Q-tip on the membrane makes it turn transparent... and blood veins easy to see.

Hopefully the little guy didn't lose too much blood. Chicks are tough little critters. Just start it on electrolytes to give it a boost as soon as it goes into the brooder. Best of luck with him!!!

 

[Sally Sunshine]

So far we have hatched 13, 2 died, 2 are guinea keets, the rest are all muts.

30 pages behind. Oops.

I finished my hatch about two weeks ago? 17 chicks hatched over a 4-5 day span and 18 quitters in various stages. No eggtopsies. Two slight assists on malpos. Not too bad for missing that whole week!

Niederrheiner: 2/4
Bielefelder: 1/4
Merlerault: 2/4
Isbar: 2/12
Mutt EEs: 10/11 (of course

)

Here's the latest pic of the babies!

ITS HAPPENING!!!!



First splash bantam out!!! Over a dozen more pips that I see.

YAYAAYAYA CONGRATS!

 

[dgibson0604]

had one of my mixes hatch today pretty much all black but has a yellow/white belly, spot on head and under the beak.
it was na egg that came from my amerucana