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what do I after my first chick starts to hatch?

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by Boya321, Mar 24, 2011.

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  1. Mar 24, 2011 #1
    Boya321

    Boya321 Out Of The Brooder

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    I have read that after the eggs start to hatch I should leave the chicks in there for up to two to three days becasue if I open the incubator I might risk the other eggs from hatching from the cool air rush. Is this true?
     
  3. Mar 24, 2011 #2
    debilorrah

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    Quote:Yes it is true. Opening the bator dries out any pips you may have.
     
  5. Mar 24, 2011 #3
    ScissorChick

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    Yes it is true, however if you have to open the 'bator, you can open

    it real slow so that a cold rush of air does not come rushing in on your

    eggs. I take my chicks out all the time, even with others hatching.

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  7. Mar 24, 2011 #4
    ThaJuicyJuice

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    I watch the humidity range, if its still in the 60s when its open it'll be good. Besides, when I have hatches, the humidity sky rockets to in the 80s. I have the warm wet paper towel to throw in just in case.
     

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