Tis Time for a March 2020 Hatch-a-long!

[gmjarvi]

No more external pips in the Brinsea I'll give them more time, but it's not what I was hoping for.

 

[gmjarvi]

Ok. Here is the BCM chick...

I can still see its egg tooth and it was wiggling, so maybe it's just taking its time? I am not experienced enough to know what a malpo looks like during hatching - would it be more obvious?

I feel better now that the other chicks aren't playing bumper cars with the eggs in there. I will be keeping a close eye on this bator today because this chick has been zipping for more than 8 hours, and there were the two other pips when I had to open it up, which I did in the bathroom with the shower on.

All of the chicks that are out look great, and that is worth any bump in the road, IMO!

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[CluckNDoodle]

Ok. Here is the BCM chick...
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I can still see its egg tooth and it was wiggling, so maybe it's just taking its time? I am not experienced enough to know what a malpo looks like during hatching - would it be more obvious?

I feel better now that the other chicks aren't playing bumper cars with the eggs in there. I will be keeping a close eye on this bator today because this chick has been zipping for more than 8 hours, and there were the two other pips when I had to open it up, which I did in the bathroom with the shower on.

All of the chicks that are out look great, and that is worth any bump in the road, IMO!

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If it has been trying to zip for 8 hours it's stuck. I would help it. There's almost no chance of assisting too early once the chick is already zipping. Just gently take the top off and allow the chick to push itself out. If you happen to see blood stop, apply light pressure, and put baby back for a while. I don't think you will though because it's half zipped.

 

[Mvan42]

Ok. Here is the BCM chick...
View attachment 2045641
I can still see its egg tooth and it was wiggling, so maybe it's just taking its time? I am not experienced enough to know what a malpo looks like during hatching - would it be more obvious?

I feel better now that the other chicks aren't playing bumper cars with the eggs in there. I will be keeping a close eye on this bator today because this chick has been zipping for more than 8 hours, and there were the two other pips when I had to open it up, which I did in the bathroom with the shower on.

All of the chicks that are out look great, and that is worth any bump in the road, IMO!

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As long as u can see the beak its fine. Probably just taking a rest.. it take a lot of energy to hatch..

 

[gmjarvi]

If it has been trying to zip for 8 hours it's stuck. I would help it. There's almost no chance of assisting to early once the chick is already zipping. Just gently take the top off and allow the chick to push itself out. If you happen to see blood stop, apply light pressure, and put baby back for a while. I don't think you will though because it's half zipped.

Thank you so much, I really was feeling like it needs my help but wasn't sure if my gut was right.

 

[FortCluck]

The TSC passed away in the night I'm about over chickens.

I'm going to candle my chicken eggs tonight to see if there's any veins. Maybe just maybe I'll get some luck

 

[CluckNDoodle]

Thank you so much, I really was feeling like it needs my help but wasn't sure if my gut was right.

It can take many hours to hatch but it doesn't take very long to zip. If that makes sense. I don't think I've ever had one take longer than a couple hours but after 8 hours something is definitely up.

 

[gmjarvi]

The TSC passed away in the night I'm about over chickens.

I'm going to candle my chicken eggs tonight to see if there's any veins. Maybe just maybe I'll get some luck

Oh no! really hoping you see some veins, someone needs to throw you a bone!

 

[CluckNDoodle]

The TSC passed away in the night I'm about over chickens.

I'm going to candle my chicken eggs tonight to see if there's any veins. Maybe just maybe I'll get some luck

 

[FortCluck]

Oh no! really hoping you see some veins, someone needs to throw you a bone!

So I got incredibly blessed last week line beyond belief so I knew some trouble was going to follow. I was completely expecting something to happen. I'll be fine, I'm butchering 2 cockerels today. Making some meat for my family