Day 18, eggs moving slightly, should I quit turning now?

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I have 2 Golden Penciled Hamburg eggs (left out of 8 ordered off eBay.) They both have been moving ever so slightly. I thought I noticed one doing it last night and I definitely noticed the other doing it today.

Is it possible they have developed earlier from being shipped in the heat (95 degrees most days)?

This is my first time and I can't find anything about the movement in my book.
Thanks.
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It's possible but not probable...Yes, it's time to stop turning and raise the humidity to about 70%. They will sometime shake the egg a bit for a couple of days before they pip. I think they are getting into position with their head under their right wing for pipping.
 
If it's the evening of day 18, yes you quit turning....eggs rock as the chick gets into position to pip and hatch.....
 
Thanks to both of you.
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Wish us luck. I am hoping for the best since we got this far, but reading here has me prepared for the worst as well. *fingers crossed*
 

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