any advice on lockdown?

[WVduckchick]

As long as there are no pips (shine your light at every angle possible to see all around each egg, as well as possible) there is no harm to opening the incubator, quickly but carefully. Especially with a Brinsea, the humidity is not going to drop very drastically, and will re-stabilize quickly. Or you can wait. Either is fine. Its just up to you to do whatever feels most comfortable.

 

[abidaby]

Ok, I can't see any external pips. If I candle then should I be tapping and listening as well as looking at air cell?

 

[WVduckchick]

Yes, tap around the air cell while candling and watch for movement.

And check to see if the air cell is drawn down... like this:

 

[abidaby]

Ok I've done it!!! That was really scary trying to do it quick!! I've got a few pics.... It's moving!! I could hear a faint kind of tapping noise!!!

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[abidaby]

 

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[abidaby]

You can see my pencil mark that I did yesterday before lockdown and the air cell is now different

 

[WVduckchick]

Yes, those are all good signs! Its just a waiting game now.

 

[abidaby]

Yay!!!! So no need to intervene? Phew!! How long shall I leave it before being concerned? Has it pipped internally now then? Eeeeek!!!

 

[WVduckchick]

From the pictures, I don't see an internal pip yet. It appears that they are getting into position though. Its a tough call, because its a fine line between helping too soon, and waiting too long. Did you check them all?? And see movement in them all?

Since they are not overdue yet, I'd give a little more time before doing anything drastic.