Float Testing, Checking Egg Viability For Late Or Overdue Hatching

[Butterflygirl50]

I hope I didn't put then at risk. I've lost so many already to quitters and yokers.

 

[DwayneNLiz]

I hope I didn't put then at risk. I've lost so many already to quitters and yokers.

it also depends on what day they were on

 

[birdmandan]

On my first hatch, we broke open (KILLED) three eggs that we had candled and thought were duds. I had never heard of this test before I read this post. Thank you SO much!

I have assisted many quail late hatches without issues. I use the blunt end of a needle to poke through the shell and the majority of the chicks come out just fine.

 

[Jelena1991]

I just did a float test on one of my eggs that are moving inside of an incubator and I tried the flow test I put the egg in the water in the water settled so the egg moved but yet is sunk to the bottom at the same time what does that mean

 

[minihorse927]

That means the egg has not lost enough weight to successfully hatch. If it is due to hatch right now, then your humidity was too high.

I just did a float test on one of my eggs that are moving inside of an incubator and I tried the flow test I put the egg in the water in the water settled so the egg moved but yet is sunk to the bottom at the same time what does that mean

 

[Jelena1991]

Is there a possibility that the egg will still hatch

 

[minihorse927]

Chances are slim

 

[Jelena1991]

I guss I just don't get it where did it go wrong what did I due wrong

 

[DwayneNLiz]

I guss I just don't get it where did it go wrong what did I due wrong

What temp and humidity were you running?


Nice to see you back @minihorse927

 

[Sutherland906]

I had 2 healthy chicks hatch on day 22. Today (day 24), there are 7 remaining. I tried a float test. The majority look like this, although I noticed no movement.

1 egg this morning had an external pip, but 10 hours later I see no progress. At what point should I intervene? I don't see any movement.

New to hatching (second time), so I'd really appreciate some input from someone more experienced.