day 24, no pips

[Chickenrandomness]

no hatches!!!

i don't have my light for candling with me, so i can't candle.

the temp has been kinda funky latly, just a few degree differences though.

what could have gone wrong!?

will they hatch?

should i do an eggtopsy?

 

[smarsh]

sorry

i woulld have to do a eggtopsy myself, but this is not recommended procedure.

 

[dragonjaze]

If you can't candle, then I'd wait a couple more days! I've read so many stories of eggs hatching on day 24 or 25.

 

[Rooster'swife]

Wait till at least 25 days. I did eggotomy to soon and lost several babies but on day 25 had 7 hatch out only two survived.I think the weather fluctuation and me being a newbie had lots to do with it. I am on my second batch of banthams and going right by the book. Good luck!!

 

[Chickenrandomness]

ya, i think i will wait til the morning of day 26. i got the brooder set up, and i can;'t wait! i have faith in those chicks

 

[chickencrazyinHT]

I would wait a couple more days. I have had some to hatch on day 23 before. What was the fluctuation in temperature ranges?

 

[Chickenrandomness]

Quote:
usually between 96-102. its 99 right now though
its not too far out of the range

 

[chickencrazyinHT]

I hope they hatch for you. Keep us updated and let us know if you get some pips!

 

[smchickfarm]

i agree, wait till day 25 or 26.....there is still hope

keep us posted!

 

[Chickenrandomness]

i think 2 eggs might hatch. its an educated guess, but i'm not sure:

when i first set them, the eggs sides (pointy and blunt sides) where equal height on both sides, 2 eggs now have the blunt side up, they're like sitting up, and the other 2 remain like they were set, does that mean the chick inside is about to pip?