Day 22 and still no chicks?

[chantel93]

I have 8 eggs in my homemade incubator. Today was day 22 and none have even pipped yet. Day 20 I saw a couple eggs shake but now nothing. On day 18 they all looked great. I've kept the temp at 102° throughout the entire incubation and humidity between 50-55% then raised it to 60-65% for lockdown. Is there any chance they may still hatch? This is my first time incubating other than one my hen had given up sitting on.

 

[gamebirdsonly]

I would give it two more days.

 

[chantel93]

Shouldn't the eggs be rocking or something? I'm seeing absolutely nothing happen. I'm worried I've lost all of them.

 

[chickengeorgeto]

102 degrees F will not result in many or even any chicks.

 

[chantel93]

102 degrees F will not result in many or even any chicks.

It's a still air incubator so that's where it should be, measured at the top of the eggs. I have one egg that has pipped and I heard some peeping this morning. Waiting to see if it hatches out.

 

[Beatrice&Maple]

I would also give them a few more days. Good luck!

 

[chantel93]

I would also give them a few more days. Good luck!

Thanks! I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

 

[chantel93]

Can anyone tell me how long the unzipping process should take?

 

[AlleysChicks]

Up to 24 hrs for chicks.

 

[chantel93]

One hatched but she has the umbilical cord? Still attached. Should I do anything or will it come off on its own? It's attached to part of the shell too. :/