Hatching eggs

[007Sean]

I did check a few eggs and the were dark but I did see the air sack but no movement at all. Is it wise to do the water test on them

No, it is not wise to do the water test at this late stage in the process.

 

[007Sean]

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I did the water test and I seen it moving in the water. So I did a few more they all floated I was fixing to do another 2 eggs in water and seen 1 egg pipping

Put the eggs back into the bator and don't open it up. It's pretty obvious now that the temperature was low during incubation, that's the reason for your late hatch.
If I can make a recommendation, get a accurate, reliable thermometer for your next hatching adventure.

 

[Jeffery Hodgson]

Put the eggs back into the bator and don't open it up. It's pretty obvious now that the temperature was low during incubation, that's the reason for your late hatch.
If I can make a recommendation, get a accurate, reliable thermometer for your next hatching adventure.

The bator has a setting I set temp at 37.7c which is 99.86° humidity was at 50% now on lock down I bumped it up to 65% was that the wrong temp and humidity

 

[Jeffery Hodgson]

Put the eggs back into the bator and don't open it up. It's pretty obvious now that the temperature was low during incubation, that's the reason for your late hatch.
If I can make a recommendation, get a accurate, reliable thermometer for your next hatching adventure.

I appreciate all the info. Just asking a lot question as this is my second time. First time no results so I bought that new bator maybe temp gauge is off a touch

 

[BYC910]

If the egg is completely black no air cell it might be really bad does it smell ?Put your nose on it . Either way toss it out. A totally dark egg could be rotten . if it explodes could be bad . Candle at day seven fourteen and eighteen . You don't want to lock down a bad egg . You can start candling at day four . try not to keep the eggs out longer than thirty minutes . Hope you get some live ones

 

[drumstick diva]

Sorry I don't know anything about incubating eggs.

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under Jeffery Welcome!

Sorry, I only have experience with hatches under a broody hen but I have my fingers crossed for you and wish you all the best!

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[007Sean]

I appreciate all the info. Just asking a lot question as this is my second time. First time no results so I bought that new bator maybe temp gauge is off a touch

Exactly, Styrofoam bators are notoriously inaccurate. This is why your having a late hatch or you miss counted the start date. You should have at least 2 thermometers that are calibrated and reliable. Once the bator has come up to temp and stabilized, check the temp with the calibrated thermometers. They should read the same or within + - 1° of eachother. Adjust the temp of the bator to the calibrated thermometer, before setting your eggs. The thermometer should be placed close to the top of the egg, not touching the egg or the turner, to follow temp readings during incubation. This will give the most reliable reading for the air temp of the bator.
As far as humidity, depending on your locations ambient humidity, you can adjust the humidity to the % RH you need to incubate your eggs. Here again, an accurate hydrometer should be used, the ones used in most Styrofoam bators, if they have one, are very inaccurate.
Post your questions here:https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/incubating-hatching-eggs.5/
HTH Good Luck with this hatch.

 

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[Jeffery Hodgson]

Exactly, Styrofoam bators are notoriously inaccurate. This is why your having a late hatch or you miss counted the start date. You should have at least 2 thermometers that are calibrated and reliable. Once the bator has come up to temp and stabilized, check the temp with the calibrated thermometers. They should read the same or within + - 1° of eachother. Adjust the temp of the bator to the calibrated thermometer, before setting your eggs. The thermometer should be placed close to the top of the egg, not touching the egg or the turner, to follow temp readings during incubation. This will give the most reliable reading for the air temp of the bator.
As far as humidity, depending on your locations ambient humidity, you can adjust the humidity to the % RH you need to incubate your eggs. Here again, an accurate hydrometer should be used, the ones used in most Styrofoam bators, if they have one, are very inaccurate.
Post your questions here:https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/incubating-hatching-eggs.5/
HTH Good Luck with this hatch.

My first bator was a Styrofoam one that I lost my first batch. I then bought a plastic one with digital temp control and humidity control. It has a fan also. What I think I done was put them in around 3pm one day and counted that as a day. It is going on day 23 on the bator but actually might be only day 22. 1 is pipping now and I might of jumped the gun to quick with all the questions. The is much appreciated