Day 22

[lovemyzoo]

And nothing. I have the temp right the whole time. Humidity was right where it was to be too.
Starting to think it is me LOL. There isa dozen and I listen to hubby and never candled them.
With the last batch I knew the issue this time I can't figure out why not even one is starting to pip...

 

[sparkles2307]

They're fully developed and not hatching?

 

[lovemyzoo]

I think so. I never candled them like normal.

 

[sparkles2307]

ok but have you candled once they're past the point of hatching? Or done an egg-topsy to see if they are developing up to a certain point and then dying?

 

[lovemyzoo]

I haven't done anything yet. Trying to hold out hope for late hatchers. Most are dark brown so not sure I will be able to candle well. I was thinking about maybe egg-topsy laster this week to see. How late can they hatch, or well how long should I hold out hope for?

 

[sparkles2307]

I don't usually let mine go longer than 24 days, especially if there's no movement (egg rocking, etc) because I don't want an egg to explode and contaminate my entire incubator and stink up my house.
I've candled Black Copper Marans eggs before, just have to take it to a very dark room to see anything.

 

[lovemyzoo]

Well two just started rocking so maybe??

 

[sparkles2307]

 

[lovemyzoo]

One hatched overnight Hoping some others will join the party..

 

[ragerkid2]

I hope more than one hatches so it won't be lonely!