At What Point Do I Assume That All Eggs that will hatch have?

SandyC

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May 31, 2007
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I'm into day 23. One hatched early this AM in addition to the other two yesterday. I have two pipped eggs left, but without close inspection (Don't know if I should lift the lid), I don't see much movement. At what point do I call it a hatch? Day 24 starts late this evening.
 
On day 23 after most had hatched, I candled the remaining eggs for movement. All were still, so I cracked them open to see, and all were dead. Don't know if that helps... but that is what I did. Also... these were chicken eggs and had NOT pipped. If you have pips.. you might wait just a bit longer.... some of mine rested a good 12 hours or more between pip and hatch. Also... if your temps were running low at any point... this can cause a delay in your hatch.... give them time. Let us know if anything changes. Good luck!
 
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