Day 21, nothing going on......

[tharrell]

I'm starting to get worried at this point. I've got 2 dozen eggs in that are on day 21 and there hasn't been any activity at all! The temp and humidity is good. In the first week a storm passed and dropped my temp down to 97-98 for about a day, and I'm worried everyone died. Do you think there is a chance???

 

[gumpsgirl]

Where the temps dropped for a little while, they are probably just going to hatch a little late. Maybe you'll have pips by tonight or tomorrow morning.

Hang in there and DO NOT open that bator!

 

[Chicky Tocks]

My temp has dropped to that degree on an off and now I'm on day 14. Everyone was wiggly when I candled on day 13. Low temps like that can cause you to have a late hatch though. Most probably it just set you back a day. Give those eggs till at least day 23 before you start to get discouraged.

 

[tharrell]

Thanks guys, that helps me feel a little better I was up about 5 times last night shining a flashlight in there looking for signs of anything!!! I was really hoping for my EE's to hatch on Easter, but I will take anything at this point!

 

[tharrell]

Ok, I have now gone so far as to put my computer speakers up to the bator and play hen and chick sounds. How rediculous am I....

 

[Mahonri]

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I'll bet it works!!

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[HobokenChickenEmergency]

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That actually crossed my mind too. Let me know how that works out for you.

 

[OHMYCHICKIES]

during my incubating period I had many times when the temp fluctuated from 95 - 105 and I still have chickies. 9 out of 15 so far - it's day 20 today. Hang in there!!

 

[tharrell]

My husband just walked up here and stared at me with an odd look on his face. I think he thinks I'm crazy.

 

[tharrell]

Still nothing today!!! Apparently sounds of mommy and babies did nothing. Should I maybe open one up and see if there is anything going on in there? Any ideas?