Day 22 and still nothing. What do I do?

[MillietheHen]

So it’s almost the end of day 22 and I still don’t have any chicks and I haven’t seen any pips. Should I candle one to see what’s going on or should I wait till tomorrow? I’m starting to doubt any are going to hatch. I’ll leave them until day 25 but it’d be nice to know if their still alive or if any have internally pipped.

 

[BGcoop]

If none have pipped I don’t think a quick look at one or two to put your mind at ease should be a problem, just be quick and gentle.

 

[MillietheHen]

If none have pipped I don’t think a quick look at one or two to put your mind at ease should be a problem, just be quick and gentle.

Ok. I’m hoping for the best but I’m beginning to worry that they just aren’t going to hatch. I’ll make sure to be quick and careful when I candle. Thank you!

 

[MillietheHen]

If none have pipped I don’t think a quick look at one or two to put your mind at ease should be a problem, just be quick and gentle.

Also what should I be looking for when I candle? It’s my first time having eggs hatch and I don’t know what to be looking for this late in incubation.

 

[BGcoop]

I would be looking for any type of movement or internal pipping-which looks like a triangle sticking out into the air cell. The other thing I would do is to watch the eggs closely for a couple minutes to see if any are wiggling a bit, sometimes you can see that. Also listen while watching because if they have internally pipped you can sometimes hear cheeping.

 

[MillietheHen]

I would be looking for any type of movement or internal pipping-which looks like a triangle sticking out into the air cell. The other thing I would do is to watch the eggs closely for a couple minutes to see if any are wiggling a bit, sometimes you can see that. Also listen while watching because if they have internally pipped you can sometimes hear cheeping.

Ok. Thank you so so much! I just candled an egg and it had internally pipped! It was moving a lot and everything is definitely going well. I was getting so stressed out about it being the end of day 22 but everything is obviously fine so I’ll leave them to it. I really appreciate the advice!

 

[Sally PB]

Let us know how it goes. Sending positive waves!

 

[MillietheHen]

Let us know how it goes. Sending positive waves!

Thank you! I’m feeling a lot better about it now that I know one has internally pipped Hopefully I’ll have another update for y’all soon

 

[BGcoop]

That’s fantastic! Good luck on your hatch....pictures in a day or two I hope?

 

[MillietheHen]

That’s fantastic! Good luck on your hatch....pictures in a day or two I hope?

Thank you and of course! I’m hoping things will start to speed up. I think their just taking a little longer because the temperature got too low one night early into incubation.