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  1. BobDBirdDog

    Help!

    About 24 hours before any hatch, the chick will peck a small air hole in the egg (a PIP) and it may look like a tiny triangle crack protruding from its natural shape. About 24 hours later, it will make a circle of the Pip's and is called a Zip. That is when it will break out of the shell. Just...
  2. BobDBirdDog

    Help!

    Is this a styrofoam cooler? Like I stated earlier, if your in the dark and can see light coming from the door or lid (from the cracks) then they are getting some fresher air, no doubt! lol Most Coolers are not designed to be AIR TIGHT A few more holes is a can do and if the humidity drops...
  3. BobDBirdDog

    Help!

    The main thing to worry about right now is movement. You say there is 1/4 air sack so they have not broke into that compartment if they are in good shape (alive....sorry), but with a good light you should be able to see some movement. If you cant tell, try a float test on the egg with the air...
  4. BobDBirdDog

    Help!

    1/4 sounds fair enough, did you see any movements. The new LED flashlights work a lot better for candling. The humidity sounds good if the gauge is accurate so don't worry about that. Wet sponges some where (anywhere) except on the eggs can be used to bring up humidity but not really necessary...
  5. BobDBirdDog

    Help!

    Most coolers are not air tight, just well insulated. If you can see some light coming from the cracks of the door (with the door shut) then that suggest that some air is getting in by way of drafts and you will most likely be okay as far as that goes. Air vents are needed, but its too late to do...
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