Egg not hatching. Should I be worried??

[Wonder Quails]

Also, is it safe to candle the eggs on day 17 to see if they're going to hatch or alive?
I don't want to bother them too much.

 

[Kiki]

It's just as safe to candle as it is to incubator with unknown temperatures.

 

[Wonder Quails]

Maybe I shouldn't candle it then.. Is it safe to do the float test?

 

[Kiki]

Maybe I shouldn't candle it then.. Is it safe to do the float test?

The float test isn't for hatching eggs unless you are trying to make sure the egg does die.
Never put a hatching egg in water.

 

[Wonder Quails]

I'm really hoping they hatch. Where should the humidity be at? (65?)

 

[Kiki]

I'm really hoping they hatch. Where should the humidity be at? (65?)

I'd say no...that that is too high but... How are you measuring humidity? Has your humidity gauge been salt tested?

 

[Wonder Quails]

I'm pretty sure yes. Although I have some other opinions where I SHOULD candle the eggs right now.... So I'm trying to make my decision.

 

[Nabiki]

It's too bright to candle right now. Also, yes, the temp might have been a tad bit low. (around 98 degrees sometimes) Do they still have a chance to hatch?

Maybe. You're using hot water bottles?! Steady temperature is very important when incubating.

Candle when you get the chance. See if you can post pics.

 

[Nabiki]

Maybe I shouldn't candle it then.. Is it safe to do the float test?

Do not float test! That's a good way to kill a chick.

 

[Nabiki]

I'm pretty sure yes. Although I have some other opinions where I SHOULD candle the eggs right now.... So I'm trying to make my decision.

If you didn't salt test it, say that it's not. I keep my humidity at about 30% during incubation and bump it up to 50-60% at lockdown.