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when to take out of incubator?

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by reyecat, Sep 18, 2008.

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  1. Sep 18, 2008 #1
    reyecat

    reyecat In the Brooder

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    my first chick ever just hatched... oh he's so tiny. when do we take him out of the incubator?
     
  2. Sep 18, 2008 #2
    needmorechickens!

    needmorechickens! Songster

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    You don't need to open the 'bator and lose humidity if others are pipping and hatching....If you have other eggs hatching you can leave the chick in there for a couple of days if you need to...they absorb the yolk before they hatch so they don't have to eat or drink for a couple of days!

    If you need to take it out then it just needs to be good and dry and fluffy first.
    Congrats on your chickie! [​IMG]
    ~Rebecca
     

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