first time incubating, getting worried

[Chesterchook]

Ok we set eggs on the evening of the tenth, we were seeing movement and hearing tapping sounds yesterday (30th) and the evening before, now it's day 21 and there's nothing. No movement, no tapping or anything. Should we be concerned?

 

[JanO]

As difficult as it is, be patient. It can take a while so take a deep breath and give them time.

 

[kmelott]

I set eggs on the 21st and they are now 10 days old. I cannot see any veins or dark spots

 

[PoultryProduce]

I set eggs on the 21st and they are now 10 days old. I cannot see any veins or dark spots

What kind of eggs did you set? Are they darker or lighter in color. Some darker eggs can be hard to candle and you may have to just wait it out or try using two lights!

Ok we set eggs on the evening of the tenth, we were seeing movement and hearing tapping sounds yesterday (30th) and the evening before, now it's day 21 and there's nothing. No movement, no tapping or anything. Should we be concerned?

Just sit back and wait patiently. Hatching takes time and all you can do it wait. Some eggs take up to 25 days to hatch. I would at least wait another day before beginning to worry too much. Be sure to check in tomorrow and tell us how it is going!

 

[Chesterchook]

Thanks for the encouragement JanO and PoultryProduce, that's what we keep telling ourselves. Easier said then done though lol

 

[Chesterchook]

We were worried for nothing, six have pipped so far out of 21!

 

[KAMoHunter427]

I had one hatch on day 24 from my last batch. I wouldn't get two worried.

 

[JanO]

That's wonderful news!!! This time tomorrow you're going to have a lot of chicks! Remember to post pictures.

 

[kmelott]

Rhode Island Reds and Aracanas...

 

[deserthotwings]

We were worried for nothing, six have pipped so far out of 21!

Be sure and keep your humidity up to at least 65%, don't turn your eggs any more and most important don't open your bator until your hatch is complete. Good Luck Amiga