day 29... moving but even no internal pipping

[DuckyDonna]

I'd back that temperature down to 98.5F (36.94C).

 

[duckfirst]

have you candled them?

Yes, definitely.

 

[duckfirst]

I'd back that temperature down to 98.5F (36.94C).

There is one problem... the incubator is not very high quality, so it won't let me change the temp.

 

[DuckyDonna]

Yes, definitely.

well, then I guess sit back and wait for something to happen. Maybe you got your day count wrong? IDK but if they are alive and moving something should happen soon. Next time get one of those little thermometer/humidity gauges for inside the incubator. I've found that the ones on the actual incubator are never right. Your humidity should be high now but I don't know how you will be able to tell. Just make sure there is water in the bator. Main thing is to keep checking and if you see any bruising away from the air cell it is time to do an assist!

Here is a link to assisting: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/guide-to-assisted-hatching-for-all-poultry.72886/

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/incubation-humidity.73386/

 

[DuckyDonna]

One more thing. You don't start counting the days until 1 full day after you start them in the incubator so noon on Saturday you set the eggs. Day 1 isn't until noon on Sunday.

 

[duckfirst]

Uhh, is something wrong? My duck eggs’ air cell just increased in size!

 

[duckfirst]

One more thing. You don't start counting the days until 1 full day after you start them in the incubator so noon on Saturday you set the eggs. Day 1 isn't until noon on Sunday.

I think it was well rested during delivery. Plus, it was rested for a few hours while I was away.

 

[duckfirst]

I will tel

well, then I guess sit back and wait for something to happen. Maybe you got your day count wrong? IDK but if they are alive and moving something should happen soon. Next time get one of those little thermometer/humidity gauges for inside the incubator. I've found that the ones on the actual incubator are never right. Your humidity should be high now but I don't know how you will be able to tell. Just make sure there is water in the bator. Main thing is to keep checking and if you see any bruising away from the air cell it is time to do an assist!

Here is a link to assisting: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/guide-to-assisted-hatching-for-all-poultry.72886/

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/incubation-humidity.73386/

I will tell you if anything different happens.

 

[duckfirst]

What is this weird hole like thing on this air sac?

 

[duckfirst]

View attachment 3144410What is this weird hole like thing on this air sac? If it’s an internal pip, I’m going to assist it right away because it’s been there for a really long time.