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My first two hatches this year were the same a big fat zero !!! However I have 5 already out and 2 more coming out don't give up !!! It is so hard not to I know. It will happen. Sorry for your loss and good luck !!!

 

What kind of incubator are you using? What are the temp and humidity values being kept at? What type of thermometer/hygrometer are you using? Do you have more than one to check accuracy? What type of eggs are you trying to hatch and are they local or shipped? If you could provide the details it would be much easier to help troubleshoot what the problem might be.

 

I've seen pics of your incubator type, sounds very nice ....Only thing I can tell you is to keep a record of your temps/humidity ...makes sure if it has vents they get sufficient oxygen...make sure your thermostat and thermometer are working properly....would be good to invest in a hygrometer to set inside the bator to help monitor your humidity...

Something should have hatched is all I can say...if they are from your own chickens eggs....

 

I'm sorry poulet about your hatch.

 

Sorry to hear about your hatch. :aww I would do like Tuffoldhen says...perhaps invest in a hygrometer or a seperate thermometer just so you know its not your built in one giving false readings.

 

so sorry that you had such bad luck. Not sure if this is any consolation, but out of 20 eggs, I only got one little one. 8 were also fully developed and dead. I guess my little fella was a miracle.

For me I think it might have been too low humidity and too high a temp. I checked every couple of hours, but did leave for a full day to help my DIL. DH 'watched' them... and that's always a big concern.

I've read that even if the humidity drops for just a short while the membrane becomes too tight and they can't get out... or so I've read.

I'm going to try again - hope you do too. Good luck with your future hatches. Don't lose faith.

 

Je suis desolé, Poulet!