Day 23 .. 1 hatch day 21

[Hutchy89]

First time incubating I had 10 eggs and on day 21 (18th Sept) I had one egg hatch but no sign from others. Last night I candled the remaining eggs (unsure if I was wrong to do this) but found that 4 out 9 were no good. The remaining 5 looked full, one I seen movement but no internal pip.

How much longer should I leave them? I’ve read to put hole in air pocket to help them, is this right? Just looking for advice with being first time.

 

[Debbie292d]

I've hatched over 500 silkies this year, and never put a hole in any of them. Not saying that doesn't work in some instances though, just I've never found the need.

If your temp has been a steady 99.5°F, and humidity is around 65-70%, then they should hatch on their own.

I suspect the temperature is off if you're seeing movement, but it's two days behind the first one.

Do you have a separate hygrometer/thermometer to check the settings on your incubator?

 

[Hutchy89]

I've hatched over 500 silkies this year, and never put a hole in any of them. Not saying that doesn't work in some instances though, just I've never found the need.

If your temp has been a steady 99.5°F, and humidity is around 65-70%, then they should hatch on their own.

I suspect the temperature is off if you're seeing movement, but it's two days behind the first one.

Do you have a separate hygrometer/thermometer to check the settings on your incubator?

I haven’t, I was very trusting with the new incubator which I think was huge mistake on my behalf. Definitely learning alot for next time!