Brahma Eggs - Day 24 (help?)

[Esempy]

Hi, I'm fairly new to this so if I've missed something blinding obvious, no making fun of me!

I bought 6 Brahma eggs online - when they arrived two were cracked, but the others were fine so I let them set overnight and put them in the incubator the next day - which was the 31st of March (apparently you count that as day 0 so that should make today day 24 of incubation?)

I candled around day 8, and around day 14 and found one clear egg so I threw it away. Another egg seemed to start developing and then died - so I threw that one away as well.

I stopped turning at day 18 as I should, and upped the humidity - it was reaching around 70%
The temperature in my incubator was pretty much constant between 34.7 and 38.7 - it's a still air incubator. One of the members of my household doesn't seem to grasp the idea of lock down though and did open the bator repeatedly - humidity wasn't a problem but I know that made some temperature fluctuations

I assumed by day 22 they must have died as there was no movement or sound at all so I candled them to be sure and I saw movement in both. But today there is still no sign so I'm wondering what to do and how long to wait. I've heard they can hatch late for larger breeds such as orpingtons and if there's been any temperature drops.

Any ideas ):

 

[Tracy the chick]

Hi, I'm fairly new to this so if I've missed something blinding obvious, no making fun of me!
I bought 6 Brahma eggs online - when they arrived two were cracked, but the others were fine so I let them set overnight and put them in the incubator the next day - which was the 31st of March (apparently you count that as day 0 so that should make today day 24 of incubation?)
I candled around day 8, and around day 14 and found one clear egg so I threw it away. Another egg seemed to start developing and then died - so I threw that one away as well.
I stopped turning at day 18 as I should, and upped the humidity - it was reaching around 70%
The temperature in my incubator was pretty much constant between 34.7 and 38.7 - it's a still air incubator. One of the members of my household doesn't seem to grasp the idea of lock down though and did open the bator repeatedly - humidity wasn't a problem but I know that made some temperature fluctuations
I assumed by day 22 they must have died as there was no movement or sound at all so I candled them to be sure and I saw movement in both. But today there is still no sign so I'm wondering what to do and how long to wait. I've heard they can hatch late for larger breeds such as orpingtons and if there's been any temperature drops.
Any ideas ):

Hey hun it sounds like you have done great. Just one thing is your temp 34.7 and 38.7 is too low and too high but dont worry we arnt born with a PHD in chicken incubating! my temp is 37.6 the whole way through, then again if you have a still air it might be supposed to be high so hope someone pipes up here who has a still air bater. If it is too low it might mean there going to take longer to hatch. Keep us posted hun.

 

[Highlander]

For a still air the temps should have been around 38.5 throughout incubation, assuming you are measuring temps at the top of the eggs? Hopefully they will just be delayed due to the lower temps. If there are no pips I would be tempted to candle again to make sure they are still alive.

 

[ginbart]

I would wait a couple more days or tomorrow candle again. If you see movement and it looks like the eggs are all dark, I hate that I'm saying this but, put a small hole in the top of the egg. If someone is opening the bator they could be shrink wrapped and can't move. You may have to help them out. BUT only do a small hole at first and see what happens. If you see blood stop and wait. The second thing I would do is save up to get a better bator. I used to use a still air and my DH got me a better one. You would not believe the difference.

Good luck and let us know how you make out with them.

 

[Esempy]

Just an update - got a text from someone at home saying one of the eggs has pipped! How exciting

Thankyou for the extra info guys, I'll keep it in mind if incubating again

 

[mstricer]

Just an update - got a text from someone at home saying one of the eggs has pipped! How exciting

Thankyou for the extra info guys, I'll keep it in mind if incubating again

and congrate, maybe you will have one when you get home.

 

[Tracy the chick]

Hey hun thats great news, all you need to do is sort out your temp and your there, you dont need to go out and buy another incubater.. Keep us posted hun.

 

[Esempy]

Another update. Apparently the chick pushed its head through, but it seemed a bit small, and then it died. There's a bit of blood under where it had peeped - I wasn't there to witness it so I can't say I know how it died. I think next time I may invest in a better incubator!

 

[WalkingWolf1]

Sorry for the loss of your little one. Give it another go you will get it worked out (speaking from experience

). I had an egg hatch this morning and it was day 24. Had one of its clutch mates hatch yesterday afternoon. These are large fowl (hen is BQ white cornish and roo is a project bird with brahma in its mix) eggs (shipped eggs). I had a group of barnyard mix eggs (aust/production red) in with these and they all hatched out on days 20 and 21 (9 of them). I didn't think any of the others would hatch but have now had two to hatch. I guess the point being the "extra" size birds may/will take longer than the "standard" average. It's tough when we incubate a limited number of eggs and have high expectations for the poor little peeps. Best of luck moving forward and by all means get more eggs and try again.