We're all hatchin'! Congrats, everyone!

[chickenlittle32]

Don't ever underestimate chicks...Whatever you think they won't get into...think again...Also, remember when you put the chicks in the brooder, put something into the waterer so they don't drown in there as well.

I have faith in that my eggs will hatch..I have never had an early one...(this is my 3rd hatch ) Never had spikes of either one...

LOL (convincing myself they are ok)

 

[JenEric Farms]

I've had lots of chicks before...never an issue with the water before. I think she might be a SUPER Silkie, able to leap tall bowls...well, almost!

ETA: I'll never do it again though, that's for sure...I would have been horrified if this had happened while i was at work...

 

[cjeanean]

My water bowls are underneath the hatching tray. I have a wire rack that sits about 6 inches from the bottom of the bator, and a tray that I have the eggs in.

LOL, the whole sibling rivalry thing already, huh??

 

[chickenlittle32]

Oh yes..that wouldn't have been good if you were gone.
Btw, can't wait to see pics!!!

 

[JenEric Farms]

I would LOVE to post some pictures, but my Dear Daughter borrowed my camera for the weekend...so no pics till MONDAY...why did i saw okay, when i knew i would be hatching...because i'm crazed from the late nights of staring and nail biting and BYC chatting...can't wait till it's over so i can...
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START ALL OVER AGAIN! I have eggs coming in early next week...Light Brahmas and Lavender Bantam Cochin and Mottled Bantam Cochin...

 

[chickenlittle32]

I am not allowed to get any more eggs for right now. We go on vacation in July. The 29 eggs I put in a couple days ago will only be about a week old when we leave.

 

[cjeanean]

I just can't wait till I have something to take pics of!!!!

So even though you had to open the bator everything looks okay??? Glad you rescued the poor thing!!!

Lux, ChickenLittle, anything yet???

 

[chickenlittle32]

Nothin yet...how about you Cjean?

 

[starryeyes]

ughhhhhhhhh nothen and my temp keeps going up in the homemade incubator the stupid thermastat is not working so I have no choice if it gets to 103 again ill have to crack the door but i put a room humidifier by the bator . So we shall see


Starry worrried sick

 

[lux_interior]

Ran to the store for ice cream... gonna make sundays while I stare at my incubator with still nothing

My humidity is good, It's a cheap one, but it's working well, it's a little over 65... should it be higher??

And I candled the night before day 18 when I locked it all down. The eggs that remained all had veins and signs of life previously, and on day 18 were all very dark except the air sac. I also saw movement inside a few while candling that day... I know they have baby chicks in them... I just don't know why they don't want to come out?!