- Nov 14, 2014
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I have a 3 egg mini incubator with 1 remaining Silkie egg in it. Thursday was lockdown (day 18) and the chick was alive and well. I was thrilled to see the egg rocking on Friday night and Saturday morning (I think I also heard some chirping). I patiently waited on Sunday (Day 21) and there was no pip or movement. Sunday came and went with no sign of anything. I became worried because I caught my 4 yr old taking the lid off the incubator and feared that it might have not been the first time.
I went ahead and candled the egg this morning and didn't see any movement or hear any chirping. One side & bottom of the egg was dark with an open area and shadow in the middle. I decided to do the float test and the egg floated at an angle with about 20% above water (80% below water).
I'm nearing the end of day 22 and fear that the chick is shrink wrapped. Any advice on what I should(n't) do next?
Thanks- Sharon
I went ahead and candled the egg this morning and didn't see any movement or hear any chirping. One side & bottom of the egg was dark with an open area and shadow in the middle. I decided to do the float test and the egg floated at an angle with about 20% above water (80% below water).
I'm nearing the end of day 22 and fear that the chick is shrink wrapped. Any advice on what I should(n't) do next?
Thanks- Sharon