day 22 and nothing

[susanhai]

this evening is day 22 and nothing is happening. I don't see any movement in the egg anymore. Is there any hope still? Would it be too crowded for the chick to move? At what point do I decide that it has died?

 

[Tuffoldhen]

Don't give up maybe your temps and humidity were off meaning low...your hatch will be late because of those factors...Did you candle on the eve of day 18?...

 

[susanhai]

thanks, that's what I'm hoping... yes, can't remember now if it was day 17 or 18 but there was definite movement. I quit turning on monday expecting hatch on thursday... I'll wait it out a few more days

 

[donnap1967]

Anything happening susanhai? I hope to hear some good news.

Good luck!

 

[susanhai]

nothing...

 

[donnap1967]

Don't be too worried, you still have a couple days. Maybe they are just going to be late. I'll be thinking of you and hoping you get some pips real soon

 

[susanhai]

today is day 25 and still nothing... is it time to give it up and start over?

 

[steffpeck]

I would take one out and candle it and see if you can see any movement, if you can keep going, if not check a couple more and then if you see no movement still, I would start over.

Did you increase your humidity on day 18 when you stopped turning??

 

[donnap1967]

I am not sure what the pros would recommend but if it were me, I think I would try quickly taking one out and see if it has pipped the inner membrane. Look for signs of life and see if I can see a beak in the air cell.

It is getting to the point of no return.

 

[Chicken_Lover4567]

Candle it, make sure there is no movement. Check every egg. You wouldn't want to waste a good life. Well, if there is no hope after you've checked, perhaps leave them in for 1 more day. Then, perhaps you should start over.

BUT, there is still a small chance. Good luck!!!!!