Day 22 no pips

[Uerkwbl]

Thay were moving on day 18 when I candled. Is there anything I should do? The eggs don't seem to be rocking either.

 

[Tracy the chick]

When you set them did you count that as day 1 ???

 

[Arielle]

Hatching eggs takes a little experience. If these don't hatch evaluate and try again.

What was the temp for the first 18 days?
Where the eggs turned every day 3-5 times?
Humidity at levels to increase the air cells correctly?

Was there a temp fluctation at lock down? Many reasons why a chick doesn't make it thru the last few days to hatch. Sorry you are not seeing any action any more. Perhaps some may still hatch. I give mine all 5-7 extra days just in case.

YOu might read thru these for clues:


Trouble shooting hatching problems
http://msucares.com/poultry/reproductions/trouble.html

Another hatching trouble shooter in a different setup that might be easier to use for some people. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/aa204

Hope you will try agian.

 

[Uerkwbl]

I counted day 1 the day after I put them in. The temps have been steady but I haven't used anything to gauge humidity, just filled the water area. What a bummer.

 

[thebanthams]

Hang in there ! I went through the very same thing. In fact went for the third time and I felt like giving up, but I did have 4 little silkies !!!

I think the first two times the humidity was too high, I did have chickies inside, but they died during lockdown. third time I didnt use much water humidity was around 65% . Also thermometors are sometimes never accurite. get another one to test it ! Good luck !!

 

[Tracy the chick]

If they havent pipped yet you could candle a few. I did and mine are ok.. Keep us posted hun

 

[thebanthams]

Also, Some people say they can hatch up to 26th day ! After that not good...

 

[Uerkwbl]

I have 2 baby food jars with sponges in them that will be empty tomorrow. Should I open the incubator to fill them?

 

[thebanthams]

Whats the humdity? one jar is plenty . On mine I didnt use it, I hardly had to put that much water in it. If humidity too high over 70% , it can kill them. thats might have been why mine didnt survived in their lock down.

I have 2 baby food jars with sponges in them that will be empty tomorrow. Should I open the incubator to fill them?

 

[Uerkwbl]

I think I might see a pip. I will leave everything and wait.