UPDATE ON EGGS FROM EBAY. Day 21 today. PICS OF FUZZIES only 6/24

[chickfillhay]

Boy! Was it a good decision to give the little guy some breathing room. When I gave it air last night It appeared that there was a hard substance at the site. Probably when it peeped there was so much goo it started to dry up. Well I checked on it this morning and noticed that the area was really dry and probably why the fuzzy butt didn't hatch yet.
Upon closer inspection I decided to remove the membrane. And yes the little guy was stuck behind the section of goo that was more like shellac.
As soon as I CAREFULLY removed that section he got very active and POP

I got a chick!
The count as of now is 2 buffs born, 1 buff and 1 white pipped. THIS IS GOING VERY SLOWLY! TODAY IS DAY 20

 

[Heather J]

Woohoo! That is so awesome.

 

[chickfillhay]

And since then, the one on the far right peeking out has completely hatched itself out! What fun!

 

[Sammysmom]

Congratulations!!

Those babies are adorable!! Sending good hatching vibes your way for the rest!!

 

[chickfillhay]

Can you see the ones that aren't buff? They're supposed to be white orps. I posted in what breed is this but no one is interested there. Can you tell what they are?

 

[goatkeepers]

Awesome!!

I can't help you with the breed, sorry.

I am happy for you that your hatch is going so well.

 

[chickfillhay]

Well, Actually it's not going so well...I started out with 24 eggs. It is now day 20 and the count stands at 6 chicks so far. 4 buff and 2 white.

 

[chickfillhay]

I don't think this hatch went well. I purchased 24 eggs............I have 6 chicks. 4 buff Orpingtons and 2 White Orps. Today is day 21 should I wait or just give up?

 

[goatkeepers]

Take some advice from someone who knows (now!) what she's talking about!

Don't give up yet!!!! Late day 21, I only had one hatch out of 8 eggs! I was bummed! Today is day 23 and I had another one hatch last night and I have one more that's about to hatch! I think I have to help it, but anyways, DON'T give up yet! I would take the remaining eggs and either candle or hold them against your ear and see if you can hear anything. Thats what I did yesterday, so I knew that there was at least one more alive in there. I heard it chirping and pecking the inside of the egg. Good luck!!

 

[Psittizen Shikkin]

I'd give it more time. A lot of people have them hatch up to the 24th day. Congrats and good luck with the rest.