First timer incubating eggs

[RanonDunn1]

This is our second batch we are trying to hatch. We have a still air incubator and the temp has been steady at 94* and humidity is at 70%This is day 23 and though there seems to be movement in the eggs they have yet to pip. Anyone know how long is too long in incubator?

 

[Laurobee13]

Careful - I've left one too long and it exploded! Did you candle any of the eggs? This late into the incubation I wouldn't risk picking them up to candle - just in case they are settling still. I've waited a week after they were supposed to hatch before, and had only one late hatcher and none exploded that time.

The temp worries me though - eggs should ideally be kept at 99.5 degrees. Humidity around 55-60ish until closer to hatching - then you want it up towards 70+. If you don't see a pip in the next day or two, I'd say you probably won't see any at all

Good luck!

 

[RanonDunn1]

That's what I figured. I did do a water test today and it was a good test. I've tried to get the temp up but that's where it sits. I'm beginning to wonder if we got a bad incubator.

 

[RanonDunn1]

Oh and yes I candles them 3x previously starting around day 10 and they were fertile.

 

[drumstick diva]

If the eggs were too cool it would take longer for them to be ready to hatch, so you are still in a safe zone.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. Do you think that it could be your thermometer that is not properly calibrated - just a thought...

 

[N F C]

You might want to check in on the Incubating & Hatching forum. Here's a link to help get you there:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/5/incubating-hatching-eggs

Good luck to you, hope all goes well!

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, RanonDunn1, and

! Pleased you joined our flock! I am an incubating & hatching novice so I will defer to the experts on those matters. I wish you a successful hatch and thank you for joining BYC!!

 

[RanonDunn1]

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