Whoo hoo 5 chicks hatched!*pics**

[Nicola]

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Thanks...they are cochin bantams

 

[Nicola]

new pics here https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3122953#p3122953

 

[joebryant]

It's good to have a successful hatch! Congratulations.
What percent did you keep your humidity for days 1-18 and 19-21?

 

[eggsrcool]

They are so cute! Congrats

 

[Nicola]

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around 45-50% days 1-18 then around 65% for days 19-21 but it rose a bit when they started hatching

 

[kathyinmo]

 

[joebryant]

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around 45-50% days 1-18 then around 65% for days 19-21 but it rose a bit when they started hatching

Thanks, that's good to know because those are the percentages that I had down to use when I start incubating with my Genesis 1533's.

 

[tothemoon]

Im wondering how long I should leave an egg to see if it hatches after its hatch date? I dont want to have a rotten egg in there with others.

 

[Nicola]

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Mine hatched day 23..they were a lil late due to low temps... but i candled them about day 22 to see if they were still alive..had to look for movment in the air cell..and heard cheeping

 

[tothemoon]

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Mine hatched day 23..they were a lil late due to low temps... but i candled them about day 22 to see if they were still alive..had to look for movment in the air cell..and heard cheeping

So it doesnt hurt them to candle them at such a late stage? I was afraid of picking the egg up. Man, I hope I get this chicken raising stuff figured out soon! Thanks to all who help poor pitifuls like me on here!!