Broody left nest and let eggs get cold day 19, HELP!

[LTreadwell]

Sad news - we waited until this morning Day 26, but no peeping or movement, so we opened the eggs. All 9 were formed, with 3 that only had about 1/2 tsp of yolk left. I think those 3 died when it got to 104. Interestingly, despite my struggle to keep humidity up (was usually 30-50% - bumped to 65% at times for a few hours) the air sacs and membrane seemed perfect for all of the chicks....

I am bummed, and discussed having Santa bring me an incubator this year so we can try to set some eggs in the Spring. Not sure I will ever go the broody route again as mine have been 0 for 2. I just wanted the cuteness of mama and chicks, and wasn't thinking too much about bad outcomes.

Thank you for all the help, suggestions, and support! I think those 3 would have been hatching around day 24 if the temp didn't spike, so waiting and holding tight was the right way to go!

Lisa

 

[tn_artist]

Sad news - we waited until this morning Day 26, but no peeping or movement, so we opened the eggs. All 9 were formed, with 3 that only had about 1/2 tsp of yolk left. I think those 3 died when it got to 104. Interestingly, despite my struggle to keep humidity up (was usually 30-50% - bumped to 65% at times for a few hours) the air sacs and membrane seemed perfect for all of the chicks....

I am bummed, and discussed having Santa bring me an incubator this year so we can try to set some eggs in the Spring. Not sure I will ever go the broody route again as mine have been 0 for 2. I just wanted the cuteness of mama and chicks, and wasn't thinking too much about bad outcomes.

Thank you for all the help, suggestions, and support! I think those 3 would have been hatching around day 24 if the temp didn't spike, so waiting and holding tight was the right way to go!

Lisa

Thank you for updating. I'm so sorry they didn't hatch.

 

[slordaz]

Sorry for the issues and failed hatch.
the problem with water testing is you will drowned them if they have even got the start of an internal pip, I never do it with hatching eggs only eating eggs. if your having trouble keeping the humidity up, put them in a small room with a humidifier, place a damp ,not wet warm paper towel over the eggs are some things that can help or extra bowls with water. It is the area of space that has humidity not the amount of water in one spot that helps keep it up. Hope this helps you on your next adventure.