Sorry about the poor hatch rate. I have been hatching constantly since Feb. I have hatched Marans, two SG Dorking Batches, EO Basque Hens and Cream Legbars. None of them have pipped the wrong end. The Marans hatch had 5 dead in the shell and they were local eggs. I don't think the problems with...
If you missed it, this is the air cell chart. Adjust humidity up or down based on the chart and day of incubation:
Ron
Edited to add: The air cell will be Clear or lighter at the big end of the egg. I don't know why they added the colors
The important thing is to watch the air cell development. Look at the chart that shows how big the air cell is supposed to be at different days of incubation.
If the air cell is not at the correct place on the correct day, then adjust the humidity up or down. 30% works for me.
Ron...
These tips are from BYC member Aveca:
Damaged Air Cells in shipped Eggs:
my vet gave me a plan sheet quite a few years ago. It says for shipped eggs after the initial 24 hr rest period she had me place them in the forced air incubator in the turner but do not turn the turner on for the 1st 5 -...