Day 21 candleing question

[Pinenot]

It is day 21 and 2 days ago I saw a couple of my eggs wiggle. They quit wiggling so I candled them today. I didn't see any movement. Does that mean they are dead or could they still be alive and just not moveing around much?

 

[justusnak]

At day 21, the egg will be FULL of chick, so you may not see movement. Try not to open the lid, this will make the hatch even later. Good luck with your hatch!! Keep us posted!

 

[Pinenot]

These 3 eggs are Silkie eggs.

My last batch I only hatched 2 out of 6. I had 4 that were fully developed and dead in the egg at day 24. I hatched polish with these and they hatched fine, so I don't know if it is the breed, breeder, or shipping. I an just really worried that they will die like the last batch of Silkies.

 

[tx_dane_mom]

I wouldn't be able to stand the anticipation. I'd poke a little hole in it and see if there were any noises or movement then. But that's just me.
Kristi

 

[PurpleChicken]

I suggest you read this:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=9316

We've helped many hatch and are about to do it again.

If you haven't seen this post yet you should read it. People just helped me a lot:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=23146

 

[Pinenot]

No wiggles...no pip....no peeps

I can't stand this! Today at 4pm will be day 22

 

[Silkie_boi]

im totally new to this but from what ive read on the forum in the past, then i would maybe pip the shell myself to see if there is any activity.

Thats only if (as u said) there was no movement or anything but thats only my opinion.