Day 23 of Incubation

[Connorlax23]

also yes I turned of the egg turner and took it out on day 18

 

[Connorlax23]

Thank you!

 

[Connorlax23]

is it possible to assist the egg in hatching

 

[hysop]

Here’s a good article on assisting hatching. I’m sure there are other articles but this is the one I have saved.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/step-by-step-guide-to-assisted-hatching.64660/

 

[LikeTurkeys]

is it possible to assist the egg in hatching

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/guide-to-assisted-hatching-for-all-poultry.72886/I used this one when assisting my chicks. Please wait as long as possible (this is after the chick has pipped) before attempting to assist because the chick may not have finished absorbing it's yolk/there are still veins in the membrane that you may hit. IF you hear chirping at first, then it slows down or stops, then you can assist. IF you see ANY blood while assisting, stop and put the egg back! It's not ready yet.

Also, an important bit of information included in that article is that if you can see the chick making yawning or eating motions, it's still absorbing it's yolk and needs more time. This helps to gauge when it's safe to assist.
Good luck!

 

[hysop]

@Connorlax23 — did any hatch or make it??

 

[Connorlax23]

no

 

[Connorlax23]

i did not do assist the egg but I do not think there is a point in doing it

(sorry for very late response)

 

[Connorlax23]

Assist

 

[hysop]

I’m so sorry none made it. Did you crack them all open to see if they were fully developed? We are doing an Easter Hatch a long and everyone is setting chicken eggs tomorrow if you still have some from your flock, you can get tons of tips as we go along.

Here’s the link if you’re interested:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/11th-annual-easter-hatch-a-long-2020.1350863/
(You don’t have to read all the messages just the original post and then hop right in from the last message)