The 5th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-a-long!

[cindynkidsd]

1st two out- olive egger and one of the coronation Sussex. One zipped and resting, several pipped and chirping. So very happy! Thanks so much to the three of you leading this HAL and to so many more of you for the vast knowledge.

 

[ajohnso1]

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Wow! Thatsa alotta chicks!  How many did you set/hatch so far? I moved mine today in 2 batches, when no one was zipping or even pipping.  (As soon as this mornings' pips hatched, I grabbed the early hatchers and the few who hatched overnight...then repeated that this evening once the other eggs who pipped today hatched and dried off.) I only have 1 egg with a chick mostly out now in the incucbator. The rest of the eggs don't have pips even. I sure hope that's not the end of the story with them though.

I set 55. I think I took out 7 or so that were infertile/quit developing. I've tried counting and I think there are 17 out and at least 7 pipping now

 

[Cynthia12]

I've had this often with peachicks ...I put a little bit of betadine on the navel since it's not yet closed and you don't want them to get a navel infection, which will kill them. Just like disinfecting a little mammals umbilical cord. this chicks take extra long for the yolk to completely absorb from their abdomen. I have heard that it's not good to have them eat until it is done absorbing, or their body will slow down or stop the absorption since it's getting the signal that nutrition is coming in and absorption is no longer needed...Anyone else understand it that way?

Yes, a very good reminder. In fact, if you will notice in feed stores, when they first get their babies in, there is water, but no food. It was recommended not to feed them for 24 hrs.

 

[Cynthia12]

ok. I need opinions. Leave them in incubator or move to brooder? I don't want to hurt the eggs who are still pipping

They are fluffed..I personally take them out.

 

[ShelbyCoral]

I mean 6 days ago xD

 

[Cynthia12]

I hatched 7 if my 12 lavendar orphs out 3 weren't fertile and 2 didn't develop all the way one chick left in the Bator that's just laying on his side seems weak I had to assist him in hatching... Also one hatched while I was at work yest and apparently the shell and membrane stuck to him when I tried to remove with warm water it pulled some of his down out poor little guy all in all pretty good hatch.

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Looking good. Will be up by tomorrow I'll bet. Love the color!

 

[MontanaDolphin]

Let them rest and absorb that yolk. They will be up and at em before you know it. I remember my turkey poults doing this because of their big bellies. The cup is a good idea for the one.

Thanks Cynthia. Is it ok if they sleep on their backs like that???




Some pics I took today/tonight. I can't believe all the different colors of my silkies that hatched!!

My lone Mille Fleur born yesterday...hangin' out with Gilly the guinea:


Some of todays chicks:


SHE HAS 6 TOES!!!!!

 

[pickitfarm]

#10 just hatched 21 more to go!!!

You are going like gang busters...WOOT!

 

[Cynthia12]

I mean 6 days ago xD

She will love you forever! She followed you while in the cage, now you will always have to watch where you walk.

 

[Cynthia12]

Thanks Cynthia. Is it ok if they sleep on their backs like that???




Some pics I took today/tonight. I can't believe all the different colors of my silkies that hatched!!

My lone Mille Fleur born yesterday...hangin' out with Gilly the guinea:


Some of todays chicks:


SHE HAS 6 TOES!!!!!

If you want, you can pull them out of the bator and let them be in a cup too. Hey, is that silkie a pure? Wait, is it a silkie..can't see the feet..maybe a polish, cute what ever it is...the 4th photo..love the first one too.