Day 22 and no hatchlings yet. No pipping or pecking either

[Cindychlvr]

Set chicken eggs 22 days ago. As of now, no sign of any activity. Should I let them go longer?? There is no pipping, no pecking, no movement. How do I check them without disturbing them?

 

[JDchicks]

You get to sit and wait. Mine are on day 23 and everyone has told me it could take up to 25 days if the temp was too low.

I want to check so bad, but you can't open the incubator at all. Worse than watching paint dry.

 

[Becci]

Were there any temperature issues during incubation? Low temperatures slow development and delay hatch. Also, you're counting the day after you set the eggs, correct? For example, if I put eggs in my incubator this morning at 8:30 am, tomorrow at 8:30 am would be day one. If there's no signs of life by day 24 or so, I would either candle or do a float test.

Float testing~
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...ng-egg-viability-for-late-or-overdue-hatching