Day 19 and no signs of movement even after seeing veins prior to lockdown... HELP!!!

[Fluffy Lambs]

Is it ok for me to open the incubator? it is day 20 now

I open my incubator constantly during lock down it should be fine

 

[Hopingtohatchquails]

Just to verify, these are coturnix quail eggs, right? There are some types of quail that have longer incubation periods.

Yep, these are courtinx quail. I didn't but an extra thermometer because I didn't think it was necessary. I am now really regretting trusting my incubator as it wasn't the best branded either! Will they still hatch? It is day 20 now. I was thinking of listening to the egg however I didn't want to open eh incubator. Yesterday, on day 19, I think I saw one of the eggs move . Is there still a chance?

 

[Hopingtohatchquails]

I open my incubator constantly during lock down it should be fine

Ok, I will go and listen to some now. I hope they wont die because of the sudden humidity and temp drop1 Wish me luck x

 

[Kiki]

Is it ok for me to open the incubator? it is day 20 now

I open my incubator almost every single day.
I open my incubator and get an egg and close it in less than 2 seconds.

 

[Kiki]

Yep, these are courtinx quail. I didn't but an extra thermometer because I didn't think it was necessary. I am now really regretting trusting my incubator as it wasn't the best branded either! Will they still hatch? It is day 20 now. I was thinking of listening to the egg however I didn't want to open eh incubator. Yesterday, on day 19, I think I saw one of the eggs move . Is there still a chance?

An extra thermometer and an extra humidity gauge that has been salt tested is absolutely necessary.
You can never under any circumstances trust a built-in thermometer or humidity gauge in any incubator.

Always purchase separate instruments and calibrate them.

 

[Kiki]

Is it ok for me to open the incubator? it is day 20 now

I'm guessing by this statement you have never candle them... Is that true?

Which means They may not even be fertile or be developing.

Definitely candle a few and do it in a dark room.

 

[Hopingtohatchquails]

If you candle an egg right now in a dark room you should see this:

I candled it and it looks exactly like that. It is day 20 now, however. Do they still have a chance? I cant hear anything when I put it against my ear so I am not certain...

 

[Hopingtohatchquails]

I'm guessing by this statement you have never candle them... Is that true?

Which means They may not even be fertile or be developing.

Definitely candle a few and do it in a dark room.

I candled them before and they were developing. They are in lockdown, so I didn't think I was allowed to open it.

 

[Nabiki]

I'd give them one last candle. If you don't see any movement, I'd call it done and start a new batch.

Here's an article that might help you for your next hatch. I hope you do try again.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/coturnix-incubation-tips.76184/

 

[Kiki]

I candled it and it looks exactly like that. It is day 20 now, however. Do they still have a chance? I cant hear anything when I put it against my ear so I am not certain...

Then wait... There is no harm in doing nothing but waiting. You cannot open the eggs yet. If they are still alive they still have a chance to hatch on their own. You opening an egg will not do any good so just wait.

Did you see any shadowy type movement in the air cell?