First Silkie Hatch-a-long!

[Obsessed With Silkies]

You don't have to remove them immediately. They need to stay in there to dry before you take them out or they may have a chance of chilling if they aren't fully dried. It's best to move the chicks in pairs and you can have food and water in the brooder ready for them.

 

[Smashlee83]

You don't have to remove them immediately. They need to stay in there to dry before you take them out or they may have a chance of chilling if they aren't fully dried. It's best to move the chicks in pairs and you can have food and water in the brooder ready for them.

Ok I put her back, but she is literally climbing all the other eggs and getting stuck between them. Ahhhh now I’m panicking

 

[Obsessed With Silkies]

Mine did that in my hatch. I know sometimes you want to step in and help them but you need to try not to as much as possible. Try to wait a little longer until it dries then you can move it.

 

[Smashlee83]

The next chicks are taking foreverrrrr

 

[Obsessed With Silkies]

How many have hatched so far?

 

[Smashlee83]

How many have hatched so far?

Just the one little nugget, the Cochin mix. The rest are silkies. Most have pipped and there’s movement and noise from one, but just very very slow.

 

[Obsessed With Silkies]

Hatch day started today right?

 

[Obsessed With Silkies]

If most have pipped and you hear chirping, those are good signs! Once they pip, it's only a matter of time before they pop out of that shell. Can't wait to see pictures!

 

[preciouschick]

We got a pip

I have 2 pips today!! Both chicks are rocking the eggs, and I can hear the one chirping. Should be soon! 7 more to go!! Technically not due until tomorrow so zip can happen anytime.

 

[Smashlee83]

I cracked one of the eggs and I’m so sad. Is there any way it could still make it?

She’s alive and hatching!!!