Eglu cube or go up with 2m run

[kaza46]

I have just noticed one of my eggs have started to pip and its chirping. How long does it take from Pipping to hatching? Should i keep an eye on it or leave it too it?

[CatsCube]

It can be ages, 24 hours still. Best to leave it to it, as if you keep opening the incubator it will effect the temp stability, don't worry if it doesn't hatch before you go to bed chicks can stay in the incubator without food and water for a day.

[kaza46]

It is under a Broody. Am i too guess i am to leave her to it and not worry about her getting out and eating and drinking? I was a little concerned it is quite warm at the mo and i didn't want her to forget about herself, as i hear they can do. Anything else i need to know to make this a success? All advice helpful

[surfer_chicken]

If it's warm I would put the water next to her (in something that won't tip over and shallow with marbles etc. in for the chicks safety), and maybe offer her some food once or twice in the day. This has been what I have been doing with my broody during the hotter days (hatch day is due tomorrow !)

[kaza46]

Ok i will do that. Thanks so much for advice. will try to post pics when they are here. So excited!

[kaza46]

Sorry to be so thick but how do i post photo's

[surfer_chicken]

You have to upload them onto another website like photobucket or flickr (although I think photobucket is easier).

 

There's a guide in the FAQs here: http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=45&t=21972

 

Alternatively, some people just give a link to the relevant album on facebook etc.

 

Can't wait for the pics! I just went to check on my broody and let her out and noticed one had pipped

[kaza46]

I have 2 new chicks and i have photos but sounds too complicated to post them. They are georgous little black and yellow ones. I am one happy Mummy

[kaza46]

Sorry so excited about my own chicks i didn't wish you luck with yours. Good Luck

[kaza46]

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i339/kaza46/My%202%20babies/Thenewbabies03July11002.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i339/kaza46/My%202%20babies/Thenewbabies03July11001.jpg.

 

I hope this works! If so these are the little ones i have so far

Edited July 3, 2011 by Guest

[surfer_chicken]

Very lovely!