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3/30/12 at 6:05pm

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I had a hatch date of 3-28 for some Buff Orpington Bantam chicks and nothing has happened. I had one egg moving around all morning, and now it is quiet. When do I call it quits and unplug the incubator?

Update: I opened the egg this morning, and the chick is dead. It would be moving if it wasn't, right?
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3/30/12 at 7:05pm

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I'd give it at least another couple of days. They could be delayed if your incubator was running a little cooler.

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3/30/12 at 7:23pm

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I'd give it at least another couple of days. They could be delayed if your incubator was running a little cooler.

I havent gotten all the way to hatch day, but i know bobbi-j has and i would fallow his/her advice. JMO...

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3/30/12 at 8:49pm

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I would Give them at least 5 extra days after the 21st.. Even after that I would candle them to make sure they aren't just being slow pokers... Check to see if they are still alive and moving.. If so then they may need some help....

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