Day 19, No Peeping

[tgperg]

I have a broody on five eggs. Today is day 19. I candled them, and they are really full and dark. I couldn't tell if there was movement, not having the best eyesight in the world, plus mama hen wasn't happy with me. I didn't hear any peeping. I candled on day 11 and had to toss one dud egg. It got really cold the last couple of days. Could that make a difference in my hatch? This is my first time with a sitting hen or baby chicks. I'd appreciate any advice.

Traci

 

[macdoogle]

Mine started pipping on day 21. Before that absolute silence.

 

[tgperg]

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Whew.

Guess I won't give up quite yet.

Traci

 

[macdoogle]

Definitly don't give up. I kept reading of day 19 hatches and though mine would never hatch. 13 out of 17 so far and still hatching on day 23. From shipped eggs to boot.

 

[ScissorChick]

Though some hatch early, & some hatch late.

Eggs are not supposed to peep and start hatching until day 21.

with an average egg, at day 19 there shouldn't be any peeps or pips.

SC

 

[kandooshe]

Every thing with you is normal, be patient for 2 or 3 days and you will get the chicks

 

[tgperg]

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Wow! It worked!

Being patient and ignoring it absolutely worked. Mama Hen did her job just fine.

Traci