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1/4/12 at 9:38am

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So I don't know what to do. First of all, this is by far not my first time hatching eggs, but the first time I'm not sure what to do!

I have 6 chicken eggs that are due today. When I candled them before lockdown they were all moving fine. But, I don't see a pip or anything at all. I feel like I should know the answers because I've incubated dozens of chicken, duck and reptile eggs! I

What should I do? How long should I wait? Temps and everything are all correct.

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1/4/12 at 1:52pm

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my hens hatch eggs for me but I have found that the ones that have hatched have gone as long as day 23 before any signs of hatching,

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1/5/12 at 4:00pm

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mine are doing the same thing. no peeps, no pips and they are due today. all were moving around on the day of lockdown. temp 101f humid 74%. we will have to just wait it out i guess:/ let me know when yours hatches and ill let you know when mine do too ok? ill keep my fingers crossed for us both, good luck!:fl

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1/5/12 at 6:03pm

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Same happening here also. Day 23! I'm gettin anxious

We own a small farm with alpacas,llamas,B/S Silkies,White Silkies,Paint Silkies,Chocolate Guineas,pearl Guineas, Porcelain Guineas, turkeys, Yorkies, american bulldogs, and boston terriers.

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1/5/12 at 6:52pm

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I'm having the same problem! End of day 22 here...maybe the moon is doing something weird?

Getting super anxious here.

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1/5/12 at 6:54pm

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I had a whole batch ALL hatch on day 23! Be patient and good luck to all of you

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1/5/12 at 7:03pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sonew123

I had a whole batch ALL hatch on day 23! Be patient and good luck to all of you

Well thank you! I hope that's what happens in my case.

We own a small farm with alpacas,llamas,B/S Silkies,White Silkies,Paint Silkies,Chocolate Guineas,pearl Guineas, Porcelain Guineas, turkeys, Yorkies, american bulldogs, and boston terriers.