day 17, I think I may have killed my chicks- help

[new2thechickworld]

we are on day 18 today-Saturday. It almost feels like these last few days will never pass.

 

[peeps7]

Hang in there, your eggs probably didn't get that hot. It is very dissapointing when you don't get anything out of the eggs you've waited so patiently to hatch.

 

[chicken_boy_Kurt]

If the temp gets too low the core temp of the egg still remains high enough to survive. Hopefully its vice versa in this case.

 

[new2thechickworld]

okay I need help to know if these chicks are going to hatch or not.

I set 3 of them on Friday March 7- when should they be exspected to hatch.

Then I set 11 more on Sunday March 9- when should they hatch.

I candled them last night (monday march 24) they were all moving. But theres been no action. Some advise would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

[arlee453]

21 days from the time you set them - so you should have some cheeps by the end of the week on the first batch, and Sat/sun for the 2nd batch.

Glad to hear there is still some movement in the eggs!

Now, patience, patience.....

 

[new2thechickworld]

okay I'm really getting concerned now. The eggs are not doing anything. Not a sign of hatching.

Can they come this far and not hatch? Could I help them hatch?

How long is to long in the egg to live?

 

[equine chick]

I'm in the same shoes, the waiting is hard. Give it at least a few extra days.