Day 20 chick has pipped this afternoon but nothing since

[Shitwithchicks]

Ok so this is my first hatch, temp and humidity has been stable throughout. However, since I increased my humidity on lockdown both hydrometers are giving different readings?? One is saying 65 and the other 70. One of the eggs pipped this afternoon and there has been nothing since? No noise and no movement either, should I be worried? ( I definitely am worried and now wondering why the hell I started this whole stressful process )

 

[Annastin]

Ok so this is my first hatch, temp and humidity has been stable throughout. However, since I increased my humidity on lockdown both hydrometers are giving different readings?? One is saying 65 and the other 70. One of the eggs pipped this afternoon and there has been nothing since? No noise and no movement either, should I be worried? ( I definitely am worried and now wondering why the hell I started this whole stressful process )

There can sometimes be more water on one side of the incubator than the other so it should be fine. And chicks normally pip and than rest for awhile so you should have chicks pretty soon.

 

[Shitwithchicks]

Thank you! I hope so, I have four children who are so excited. It so nerve wracking, I’m just making sure that neither hydrometer goes too low or too high. Feeling like I’ve failed miserably, hopefully I have a happy fluffy chick tomorrow.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

This is why I have not taken the leap into incubating! I have heard that it can take 24 to 48 hours from pip to hatch and that the best thing you can do is sit on your hands. Good luck! Keep us posted!

 

[Shitwithchicks]

Thank you, I have researched it all and know that it can take some time but now it’s happened I am doubting myself. Hopefully I will have some good news tomorrow. It’s going to be a long night!