toastedblue Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 the eggs in the incubator have started rocking one more than the other but they're definitely rocking they're due to hatch tomorrow evening, do you think they will last out that long or is it immanent ? this is so exciting, and I'm a grown man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Hi - they may pip tonight (small hole appear) & start cutting round the shell. It can take anything from 1 hour to nearly a full day. I've had both in the past & also some that never pipped, even though they rocked. Monitor carefully how each egg progresses once pipped. Try your best not to intervene. It's hard, but best to leave nature take its course, unless the chick is really really nearly out of the shell. On hatching it will flop & you will think OMG it is dead / not right. This is perfectly normal - as it will be exhausted. Leave in the incubator to fluff up - then transfer to the brooder with the heat lamp set at about 35 degrees C. I always give my chicks a small teddy bear & a brand new dishcloth (fine knit) to cuddle into. Use a shallow drinker (jam jar lid) & dip the beaks of the chick, so they know where the water is. I do this regularly until I see them drink for themselves. They will eat at about 1 and a half to 2 days old, but provide a small try of chick crumb from the start. I pick some up & sprinkle near the chicks, to encourage them to peck. You must check your chicks upon hatching for clean bottoms & that all the yolk has been absorbed. Also check their belly buttons are clean! Check their ears, eyes, nostrils are clean & also look for any crooked toes. Don't hold them too tightly as they are very delicate until a few days old. They will sleep lots! They run round then stop & fall asleep on the spot. Their heads just flop! They grow so quick & change from fluff to feathers in just over a week! Enjoy them & best of luck! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinkychick Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 im so excited for you! would love to have tiny chicks... please will you keep us updated and pics by the dozen...begs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels4 Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Ditto.Loads of pictures please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Very exciting. Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 just imagine a little brahma chick..all fluffy legs! Cute! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toastedblue Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 craftyhp... should we remove the large pieces of egg shell from the incubator once it's hatched ? the Brahma is almost out, after 14 hours labour, but the campine hasn't pipped yet thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I took the shells out along with the chick once fluffed up. However, be very quick - as if the other egg hasn't pipped it may fluctuate the temperature & humidty! Very best of luck! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toastedblue Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 thanks crafty we took the shell out as soon as it hatched because it was going nuts in the incubator so much so it was bumping the other egg the other egg still hasn't pipped, it's been 25 hours, and is barely moving so we're hoping it is just a late developer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toastedblue Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 im so excited for you! would love to have tiny chicks... please will you keep us updated and pics by the dozen...begs Ditto.Loads of pictures please well, I don't know about pics yet but there's a time lapse video on our website, bottom link... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toastedblue Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 sorry about the quality, forgot I had a filter on the lens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 So fantastically beautiful Congratulations Jackiex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Very sweet. I hope it is a girl for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinkychick Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 thanks for the pics! that chick looks so disgruntled hehe...im off to look at your web cam now. Too cute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toastedblue Posted September 1, 2008 Author Share Posted September 1, 2008 unfortunately the Silver Campine didn't make it, it stopped wiggling last night and still wasn't moving this morning have just cracked the egg and it was fully grown but deformed, so didn't really stand a chance even if it had hatched Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinkychick Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 unfortunately the Silver Campine didn't make it, it stopped wiggling last night and still wasn't moving this morninghave just cracked the egg and it was fully grown but deformed, so didn't really stand a chance even if it had hatched Thats so sad sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
