Day 23 no pips. No movement in incubator.

[Melissadarling]

Hello,
This is my third attempt at hatching in incubator. I did everything by the book. This is day 23. I did the water test and all but one out of 7 wiggled. Temp is 37.8c and humidity is at 63. I can't for the life of me get it to raise any further. I know it can take a couple more days. I'm just worried they will die without enough humidity. Any advice on the humidity or if it's good or if I can expect something in the next couple days. Is that too long? So anxious. Thanks for the help.

 

[nuthatched]

That humidity is fine.
Is your incubator calibrated? I can't recommend the water test, it's often dangerous. When did you last candle?

 

[Melissadarling]

That humidity is fine.
Is your incubator calibrated? I can't recommend the water test, it's often dangerous. When did you last candle?

I candled day 7. I did the water test this morning.

 

[Melissadarling]

Not sure about the calibration. How do I calibrate it?

 

[Melissadarling]

Is it safe to candle now? When I did the water test, I was quick not to have the lid open long at all.

 

[nuthatched]

Not sure about the calibration. How do I calibrate it?

You get another thermometer, glass filled with fluid ones are cheap and usually accurate. You want to double check if your incubator is reading right. It's safe to candle.

 

[Melissadarling]

You get another thermometer, glass filled with fluid ones are cheap and usually accurate. You want to double check if your incubator is reading right. It's safe to candle.

Thank you. I'll go buy one.