Feeling defeated

[Kateplant87]

So I've successfully hatched 5 eggs out of 10 and then 2 ducklings out of 6 than 8 quail out of 23 and now 2 silkies out of 9, my numbers are dropping, and it all goes wrong on lock down! Any advice? I keep incubator closed and up humidity to 70-80% and have turned regularly, they start to pip and then don't make it

 

[starri33]

So I've successfully hatched 5 eggs out of 10 and then 2 ducklings out of 6 than 8 quail out of 23 and now 2 silkies out of 9, my numbers are dropping, and it all goes wrong on lock down! Any advice? I keep incubator closed and up humidity to 70-80% and have turned regularly, they start to pip and then don't make it

Were all the eggs viable? what did they look like when you candled?

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

There are many factors that can influence the outcome of incubation, so more detail is needed, like:

• What kind of incubator? And still or circulated air?
• Are you using an independent thermometer and hygrometer?
• Shipped or local eggs?
• What temps and humidity % prior to lockdown?
• What do the "eggtopsies" show? Are they sticky, shrinkwrapped, too much fluid, unabsorbed yolks, malpositioned, etc.?

I know it's disappointing when they pip but don't make it to the finish line (so close! ), but incubation - at least for me - is an ongoing learning experience.