Half Shell Hatch-A-Long! (Caution, unsuccessful, please read whole thread before attempting)

[MGG]

So how are you turning the egg? Maybe I’ll try this but incubate first like you did then set it up.

Do it!

 

[FortCluck]

I'm not. I incubated the first week and turned 5 times each day, and that was it.

Okay that makes me feel better. I’d be afraid to spill it everywhere.

 

[MGG]

I’m sure it will. It’s already halfway through

I can't believe it's day 12 already! I've been using this as my growth guide.

 

[Clearwater Chicken]

wwilll it stick to the side ?

 

[MGG]

Okay that makes me feel better. I’d be afraid to spill it everywhere.

Me too! I was so nervous about the annoying little turning rid tipping it over. I secured it by putting other eggs around it.

 

[MGG]

wwilll it stick to the side ?

I don't really know. Hopefully not.

 

[MysteryChicken]

I don't really know. Hopefully not.

I've had a few chicks stick to the side of their eggshell for some reason. They were being turned, & still stuck. Two died, one is doing good, & working towards it's aircell.

 

[FortCluck]

I've had a few chicks stick to the side of their eggshell for some reason. They were being turned, & still stuck. Two died, one is doing good, & working towards it's aircell.

The eggs needs to be turned into several different positions a day. Around day 14 I stop turning and never had an issue. It’s day 12 for ET so I think @MGG is in the clear. The embryo is moving enough that it doesn’t need help.

 

[MysteryChicken]

The eggs needs to be turned into several different positions a day. Around day 14 I stop turning and never had an issue. It’s day 12 for ET so I think @MGG is in the clear. The embryo is moving enough that it doesn’t need help.

Yes, I know this. Thanks anyways.
I never had this problem until this year.
I stop turning on day 18, & earliest day 16.
They stuck at around day 14, & 18, not sure why.

 

[FortCluck]

Yes, I know this. Thanks anyways.
I never had this problem until this year.
I stop turning on day 18, & earliest day 16.
They stuck at around day 14, & 18, not sure why.

Check with the breeding stock because after 14 days they should not be getting stuck. The embryo is fully capable of moving at day 14 not allowing it to stick to the membrane.